Ames National Corporation (ATLO)vsICICI Bank Limited (IBN)
ATLO
Ames National Corporation
$32.49
+0.46%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $287.77M
IBN
ICICI Bank Limited
$29.39
+1.87%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $103.54B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
ICICI Bank Limited generates 2830725% more annual revenue ($2.04T vs $71.97M). ATLO leads profitability with a 31.9% profit margin vs 27.5%. IBN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.53. IBN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
ATLO
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
IBN
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 42.5%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
18.0% revenue growth
Strong operational efficiency at 38.5%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ATLO
The strongest argument for ATLO centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.9% and operating margin at 42.5%. Revenue growth of 18.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : IBN
The strongest argument for IBN centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.5% and operating margin at 38.5%. Revenue growth of 11.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ATLO
The primary concerns for ATLO are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : IBN
The primary concerns for IBN are Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ATLO profiles as a growth stock while IBN is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
ATLO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.30 — expect wider price swings.
ATLO is growing revenue faster at 18.0% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
IBN scores higher overall (79/100 vs 73/100), backed by strong 27.5% margins and 11.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Ames National Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Ames National Corporation is a multi-bank holding company offering banking products and services primarily in Adams, Boone, Clarke, Hancock, Polk, Marshall, Ringgold, Story, Taylor and Union counties in central, north-central counties. and south. --Central Iowa. The company is headquartered in Ames, Iowa.
ICICI Bank Limited
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
ICICI Bank Limited offers various banking products and financial services in India and internationally. The company is headquartered in Mumbai, India.
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