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Atlantic American Corporation(AAME)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$1.24
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AAME

10/23/2026: AAME (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Atlantic American Corporation is a small-cap insurance holding company operating in the life, health, and property and casualty sectors. The company has a stable history of managing niche insurance products, particularly within the senior Medicare supplement market. Its primary growth opportunity lies in capitalizing on favorable demographic trends among aging populations. However, the company faces stiff competition from much larger, well-capitalized insurers and must manage the risks associated with interest rate sensitivity and regulatory changes. Atlantic American may suit investors interested in niche insurance exposure, though low stock liquidity and the absence of a strong dividend track record are important factors to monitor.

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The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe company operates in mature, slow-growth insurance segments.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock generally exhibits low trading volume and limited price momentum.
Value investorMixed fitThe stock may trade at book value multiples that interest value investors, though liquidity is a concern.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not have a consistent or high-yield dividend track record.
Low-risk investorMixed fitInsurance as a sector is regulated, but small-cap stocks inherently carry higher volatility and execution risks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highSmall-cap stocks with lower liquidity can experience sharp price swings.
Valuation riskMediumInvestors must assess if the current market price reflects the underlying book value and underwriting risks.
Competition risk (Large-cap insurance competition)HighAAME competes against massive carriers with significant scale and pricing power.
Business qualityMediumThe company relies on specific niche products which limits its ability to absorb broad market shocks.
Dividend incomeLowIncome investors will likely find better alternatives elsewhere.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends on accurate actuarial modeling and successful investment management.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 16.47%
Avg. Invested days 27
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
AAME receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft analyst coverage, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
AAME has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, moderate growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2024 versus FY2023, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-2395.9%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 2.4%), moderate revenue growth (+0.8%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
AAME's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 0.0%). Profitability is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is AAME's strongest growth driver at +80.0% FY2024 versus FY2023 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (+0.8%, moderate) and earnings growth (-2395.9%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 5.3% (soft) and 19.8% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (soft). Insider ownership of 80.05% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 1.62%
Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.79%
BlackRock Inc 0.53%
BIGLARI, SARDAR 0.52%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 0.30%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
AAME generates approximately $76 of gross profit, $-28 of operating income, and $24 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2024 results. Operating losses explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 18.92%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
AAME has a Value-Oriented profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedSmall / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 25.29M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 4.43
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio 4.43
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 1.7M shares
Beta 0.83
52 Weeks Range 1.03 - 3.24
Updated Date 10/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.03 - 3.24
Updated Date 10/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.28

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Life & Health InsuranceMedicare supplement and life insurance products.Money is earned by collecting premiums that exceed the cost of claims and administrative expenses.
Property & Casualty InsuranceSpecialty insurance lines and commercial coverage.Profitability is driven by underwriting discipline in specialty niches.
Investment IncomeInterest and dividends from the company's investment portfolio.A significant portion of earnings is derived from returns on the cash reserves held to pay future claims.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-09-29
When -
Estimate -
Actual 0.07

Profitability

Profit Margin 2.86%
Operating Margin (TTM) 4.79%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.65%
Return on Equity (TTM) 5.2%

Valuation

Trailing PE 4.43
Forward PE 7.39
Enterprise Value 31.93M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.12
Enterprise Value 31.93M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.12
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.15
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 20.40M
Shares Floating 4.03M
Shares Outstanding 20.40M
Shares Floating 4.03M
Percent Insiders 80.05
Percent Institutions 5.26

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

Information icon Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.

EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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