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AMEAMETEK, Inc.
$246.45$56.5B
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AMETEK, Inc.

AME
NYSE · Industrial Machinery
$246.45
At close - Sep 23, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$56.49B
P/E38.5x
52W High$261.16
Volume1.46M
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Accelerating Growth and Fortress Balance Sheet

AMETEK's accelerating revenue growth (15.0% in 2026Q2) and expanding margins (gross margin up to 36.0%) reflect strong pricing power and operational leverage. The company's fortress balance sheet, with debt-to-equity at 0.21 and robust cash conversion (OCF/NI ...

GrowthAccelerating
ProfitabilityStrong
ValuationExpensive
TechnicalsHealthy
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MARKET ACTION

AME price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

12/12 Beats

EPS beat 12 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

+10% Peers

P/E is 10% above peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 63 · Avg

Average momentum (RS Rating: 63)

04

Healthy Uptrend

Uptrend

Price > 50DMA > 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Nov 4
01

Build the investment case

Start with the evidence for owning the stock and the risks that can break the thesis.

EXECUTIVE THESIS

The Investment Case

Full Analysis
Fundamental Trajectory

Revenue growth accelerated to 15.0% in 2026Q2, with gross margin expanding to 36.0% and operating margin at 25.8%, indicating strong pricing power and operational leverage.

Analyst Consensus+10.1% target
Buy(30 analysts)
20 Buy10 Hold0 Sell

The Bull Case

Upside Catalysts

Record backlog growth

AMETEK reported a record backlog of $3.58 billion, driven by 18% total order growth and 7% organic order growth, providing strong revenue visibility into 2026.

Innovation-driven revenue

Recent innovations now account for about one-third of AMETEK's revenue growth, highlighting the company's ability to drive top-line expansion through new products.

Strong financial guidance

The company issued mid-to-high single-digit sales growth guidance for 2026 and reported record Q4 and full-year 2025 results, signaling continued momentum.

The Bear Case

Key Downside Risks

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/24/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
AME+18.33%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+12.39%
1-Year Return
AME+32.73%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.77%
3-Year Return
AME+63.98%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+77.39%
5-Year Return
AME+94.92%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+72.05%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y High
38.5x
Forward P/EExpansion
29.6x
EV/EBITDA100th %ile
24.8x
FCF YieldCash Flow
3.0%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
38.5x
30.4x
100th· High
EV/EBITDA
24.8x
20.3x
100th· High
Price/FCF
33.8x
28.4x
100th· High
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$90.49-63.3%
Base (Fair)$164.45-30.8%
Bull$203.24-17.5%
$90.49 Bear$164.45 Base$203.24 Bull
Current Market Price: $246.45
Trades at a 49.9% premium to Base DCF ($164.45)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$7.4B+6.6% YoY
Net income
$1.48B+7.6% YoY
Free cash flow
$1.67B-1.8% YoY
Operating margin
26.2%+0.5 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)12%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)14.6%
Piotroski Score7 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate12/12 (100%)
Revenue Beat Rate5/12 (42%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Aug 4, 2026
$2.09+5.0%
vs $1.99
$2.0B+4.6%
vs $2.0B
Q2 2026
Apr 30, 2026
$1.97+3.7%
vs $1.90
$1.9B+0.7%
vs $1.9B
Q1 2026
Feb 3, 2026
$2.01+3.6%
vs $1.94
$2.0B+2.7%
vs $1.9B
Q4 2025
Oct 30, 2025
$1.89+7.4%
vs $1.76
$1.9B+4.3%
vs $1.8B
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
Fool - Investing News·6d ago
NASA's New Moon Base Contract Could Be an Out-of-This-World Opportunity for This Under-the-Radar Nuclear Power Stock

One of the specific solutions the space agency is looking for has already been made and proven by this company's subsidiary.

GuruFocus·Sep 16, 2026
Is AME Overvalued? DCF Says Worth $158

On September 16, 2026, we conducted a discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis for AMETEK Inc (AME), a company that has shown a price performance of +14.7% year-to-d

Seeking Alpha·Sep 4, 2026
Baron SMID Cap ETF Q2 2026 Portfolio Activity

During the quarter, we initiated a position in Advanced Drainage Systems, the leading U.S. manufacturer of stormwater and onsite wastewater management products. We view Axon Enterprise as a market leading "atoms plus electrons" software provider with huge competitive moats. We sold the HeartFlow position in the quarter as we grew incrementally more concerned with the presence of competitors on the market.

Zacks Investment Research·Sep 3, 2026
Why Is Ametek (AME) Down 8.5% Since Last Earnings Report?

Ametek (AME) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Filtered for AMETEK, Inc.More Headlines
04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark AME against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for AMETEK, Inc. (AME)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
AME logoAMEAMETEK, Inc.Current
$246.45$56.49B38.516.63%20%14.59%0.5%
DHR logoDHRDanaher Corporation
$221.70$155.85B43.992.9%15.95%7.66%—
ROP logoROPRoper Technologies, Inc.
$366.36$36.97B25.8012.26%30.24%12.94%—
FTV logoFTVFortive Corporation
$56.26$16.99B32.33-17.48%12.38%8.51%—
ITW logoITWIllinois Tool Works Inc.
$273.42$78.66B26.060.92%19.39%101.71%—
PNR logoPNRPentair plc
$55.25$8.93B13.952.28%16.24%17.13%—

Compare AME vs Peers

AMETEK, Inc. (AME) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs DHR

Most directly comparable listed peer for AME.

Scale Benchmark

vs APH

Larger-name benchmark to compare AME against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs DHR, ROP, FTV, ITW

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

AME SEC Filings & Documents

AMETEK, Inc. (AME) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 11, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Aug 4, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jun 12, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

3
FY 2026

Feb 17, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 20, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Feb 22, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Aug 4, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Apr 30, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Oct 30, 2025·SEC

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AME Frequently Asked Questions

AMETEK, Inc. (AME) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is AMETEK, Inc.'s revenue?

AMETEK, Inc. (AME) reported $7.86B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 883% increase from $800.0M in 1996.

How fast is AMETEK, Inc. growing?

AMETEK, Inc. (AME) grew revenue by 6.6% over the past year. This is steady growth.

Is AME profitable?

Yes, AMETEK, Inc. (AME) is profitable, generating $1.58B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (20.0% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does AME pay dividends?

Yes, AMETEK, Inc. (AME) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.50%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is AME's return on equity?

AMETEK, Inc. (AME) has a return on equity (ROE) of 14.6%. This is reasonable for most industries.

What is AMETEK, Inc.'s free cash flow?

AMETEK, Inc. (AME) generated $1.82B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in AME back in 1996?

Total return calculator · dividends reinvested · 30+ years of data

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