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Amalgamated Bank (AMAL)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: AMAL (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
1 Year Target Price $33
1 Year Target Price $33
0 | Strong Buy |
1 | Buy |
1 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 18.53% | Avg. Invested days 41 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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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 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
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 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Amalgamated Bank

Company Overview
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.
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 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
Key Offerings
- 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
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.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
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
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.
Peer Comparison
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.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
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 | Website https://www.amalgamatedbank.com |
Full time employees 429 | Website https://www.amalgamatedbank.com |
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.

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