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Amalgamated Bank (AMAL)

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$29.11
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Upturn Advisory Summary

08/28/2025: AMAL (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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2 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $33

1 Year Target Price $33

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$33 Target price
52w Low $24.79
Current$29.11
52w High $37.67

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 18.53%
Avg. Invested days 41
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 876.48M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 8.72
1Y Target Price 33
Price to earnings Ratio 8.72
1Y Target Price 33
Volume (30-day avg) 2
Beta 0.89
52 Weeks Range 24.79 - 37.67
Updated Date 08/28/2025
52 Weeks Range 24.79 - 37.67
Updated Date 08/28/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 1.82%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.34

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Report Date -
When -
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Profitability

Profit Margin 33.95%
Operating Margin (TTM) 48%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.23%
Return on Equity (TTM) 14.78%

Valuation

Trailing PE 8.72
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 754016256
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.88
Enterprise Value 754016256
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.88
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.89
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 30109100
Shares Floating 20967661
Shares Outstanding 30109100
Shares Floating 20967661
Percent Insiders 25.15
Percent Institutions 65.73

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Amalgamated Bank

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Amalgamated Bank was founded in 1923 by the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America. It has a long history of serving working families, labor unions, and progressive organizations. It was the first labor union-owned bank in the United States.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Commercial Banking: Provides a range of commercial banking services, including lending, deposit accounts, and cash management, primarily to businesses and organizations aligned with social and environmental values.
  • Retail Banking: Offers retail banking services such as checking accounts, savings accounts, and loans to individuals, focusing on customers who value the bank's social mission.
  • Investment Management and Trust: Provides investment management and trust services to individuals, families, and institutions, managing assets in accordance with socially responsible investing principles.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Priscilla Sims Brown is the President and CEO. The bank operates with a traditional corporate structure, with a board of directors overseeing the executive team. It has regional and functional departments.

Top Products and Market Share

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  • Commercial Lending: Provides loans to businesses and organizations, especially those with social and environmental missions. Market share data is difficult to ascertain directly, but the competitors are typically other regional banks with focus on Commercial Lending - e.g. First Republic Bank (failed), Signature Bank (failed), Silicon Valley Bank (failed). Limited, but some data available in SEC filings and presentations.
  • Cash Management Services: Offers cash management services to businesses, unions, and political campaigns, facilitating efficient financial operations. Competitors include larger national banks such as Bank of America (BAC) and JP Morgan Chase (JPM). Limited, but some data available in SEC filings and presentations.
  • Socially Responsible Investing (SRI): Provides investment management services focused on socially responsible investing principles. Competitors include larger firms such as BlackRock (BLK) and State Street (STT), and specialized SRI firms. Revenue data not broken out, but included within investment management revenues.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The banking industry is highly competitive and regulated. Current trends include increased digitalization, rising interest rates, and growing emphasis on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors.

Positioning

Amalgamated Bank positions itself as a socially responsible bank, catering to organizations and individuals who prioritize ethical and sustainable practices. Its competitive advantage lies in its niche focus and commitment to social impact. It is a smaller bank than most nationally.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market for socially responsible banking and investment is significant and growing. Estimates vary but several trillions, reflecting investor appetite for ESG values and investment strategies. AB positioned with its focus on the left side, particularly with unions and progressive organizations, but is relatively smaller.

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Strengths

  • Strong brand reputation for social responsibility
  • Loyal customer base of socially conscious organizations and individuals
  • Experienced management team with expertise in socially responsible banking
  • Strong deposit base
  • Focus on niche market

Weaknesses

  • Smaller size compared to major national banks
  • Limited geographic reach
  • Higher operating expenses due to compliance and specialized services
  • Concentration in certain sectors (e.g., labor unions, political campaigns)
  • Lower profitability compared to larger banks

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for socially responsible banking and investing
  • Expansion into new geographic markets
  • Development of new socially responsible financial products and services
  • Partnerships with other socially responsible organizations
  • Increase in interest rates

Threats

  • Increased competition from larger banks offering socially responsible products
  • Changes in regulations that could impact the banking industry
  • Economic downturn that could reduce demand for banking services
  • Reputational risks associated with social or environmental controversies
  • Cybersecurity threats

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • Bank of America (BAC)
  • JP Morgan Chase (JPM)
  • Citigroup (C)
  • Beneficial State Bank (privately held)
  • New Resource Bank (merged)

Competitive Landscape

Amalgamated Bank faces competition from larger national banks, regional banks, and specialized socially responsible investment firms. Its advantage is its focus on social impact, but its smaller size limits its market reach.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Amalgamated Bank's historical growth has been moderate, driven by its focus on socially responsible banking. Growth trends vary depending on the economic climate and regulatory environment.

Future Projections: Future growth projections depend on factors such as the growth of socially responsible investing, expansion into new markets, and the overall economic outlook. Analyst estimates available from financial websites, typically in the single digit growth percentages.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding its commercial lending activities, enhancing its digital banking platform, and launching new socially responsible investment products.

Summary

Amalgamated Bank is a unique institution with a strong commitment to social responsibility. It operates in a competitive market, but its niche focus provides a distinct advantage. While smaller than its national peers, it remains a viable player with a loyal customer base. The bank needs to cautiously navigate economic conditions, especially with a focus on risk management in lending.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
  • Company Website
  • Financial News Articles
  • Analyst Reports
  • FDIC Data

Disclaimers:

This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market data may vary and is subject to change.

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About Amalgamated Bank

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters New York, NY, United States
IPO Launch date 2018-08-09
President, CEO & Director Ms. Priscilla Sims Brown
Sector Financial Services
Industry Banks - Regional
Full time employees 429
Full time employees 429

Amalgamated Financial Corp. operates as the bank holding company for Amalgamated Bank that provides commercial and retail banking, investment management, and trust and custody services in the United States. The company accepts various deposit products, including non-interest-bearing accounts, interest-bearing demand products, savings accounts, money market accounts, NOW accounts, time deposits, and certificates of deposit. It also provides residential real estate mortgage, commercial and industrial, commercial real estate, multifamily mortgage, consumer solar, and consumer and other loans. In addition, the company offers online banking, bill payment, online cash management, safe deposit box rentals, debit card, and ATM card services; and trust, custody, and investment management services, including asset safekeeping, corporate actions, income collections, proxy services, account transition, asset transfers, and conversion management; investment products, such as index and actively-managed funds, which include equity, fixed-income, real estate, and alternative investments; and investment, brokerage, asset management, and insurance products. Amalgamated Financial Corp. was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in New York, New York.