Ameris Bancorp (ABCB)

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Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) is up 17.9% since the beginning of the year. At $87 per share, ABCB is trading just below its 52-week high of $90. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ABCB shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,802.

Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) has returned 17.93% so far this year and 45.02% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ABCB has returned 13.11% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 19, 1994, ABCB's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.35%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.3 years.

Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +39.1%, while the worst month was Jun 2008 at -36.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, ABCB closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 13, 1995 with a return of +33.3%, while the worst single day was Jul 12, 1995 at -25.0%.

Ameris Bancorp has an annualized alpha of 9.01%, beta of 1.15, and R2 of 0.23 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 19, 1994.

• This stock captured 106.21% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 95.66% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
• R2 of 0.23 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

ABCB ranks 85 for risk / return — in the top 85% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

Ameris Bancorp provided a 0.92% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.80 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 11 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Ameris Bancorp. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Ameris Bancorp. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Ameris Bancorp was 86.63%, occurring on Mar 5, 2009. Recovery took 1432 trading sessions.

The current Ameris Bancorp drawdown is 1.79%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Ameris Bancorp over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Ameris Bancorp is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.