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AME Stock Chart & Stats
$236.26
-$1.34(-0.75%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$236.26
-$1.34(-0.75%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$175.61 - $244.71
Previous CloseN/A
Volume150.65K
Average Volume (3M)1.12M
Market Cap
$54.32B
Enterprise Value$51.24K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$481.25M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.18B
Price to Earnings (P/E)35.7
Beta0.86
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
1.99Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.55%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.64
Shares Outstanding229,203,000
10 Day Avg. Volume901,512
30 Day Avg. Volume1,118,329
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio4.05
Price to Book (P/B)4.45
Price to Sales (P/S)6.39
P/FCF Ratio28.31
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$258.79Price Target Upside9.54% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)8.15
Revenue Forecast (FY)$8.02B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Free Cash Flow ConversionAMETEK consistently converts earnings into cash at very high rates (Q1 107%, guidance 110%–115%), creating durable internal funding for R&D, dividends, buybacks and M&A. This strong cash generation underpins financial flexibility and supports long‑term capital deployment without destabilizing the balance sheet.
Robust, Resilient MarginsSustained high margins across segments reflect pricing power in specialized instruments and engineered components. Durable ~18%–20% net margins and elevated core operating margins indicate long‑term competitive advantage in engineered niches where reliability and technical differentiation support margin sustainability.
Diversified Niche Markets & Recurring AftermarketAMETEK serves multiple resilient end markets (aerospace, defense, power, medical, semiconductors) with aftermarket and consumable revenue streams. Large backlog, new wins and a 25% vitality index signal recurring demand and product refresh cycles, supporting predictable revenue over a multi‑quarter horizon.
Bears Say
Heavy Reliance On Acquisitions For GrowthRelying materially on acquisitions to lift reported growth increases execution and integration risk and makes underlying organic momentum harder to assess. Over time, sustained acquisition reliance can compress returns if integration/remodeling costs or intangible amortization offset revenue gains.
Large Indicor Deal Raises Near‑term Leverage & Integration RiskThe $5B Indicor acquisition, financed via substantial term debt and an upsized revolver, structurally increases leverage and concentrates execution risk around a single large integration. Even with investment‑grade metrics, higher debt and integration complexity can constrain financial flexibility and amplify downside if synergies lag.
Recurring Acquisition Amortization And Margin VariabilitySubstantial acquisition‑related amortization is a recurring non‑cash drag on GAAP EPS and masks underlying operating cash strength. Combined with observed gross margin variability, this can create earnings volatility and complicate vintage comparisons, pressuring reported margins despite stable core profitability.
Ametek News
AME FAQ
What was Ametek Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ametek Inc lowest stock price was $175.61 and its highest was $244.71 in the past 12 months.
What is Ametek Inc’s market cap?
Ametek Inc’s market cap is $54.32B.
When is Ametek Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ametek Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 14 days.
How were Ametek Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Ametek Inc released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported $1.97 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.902 by $0.068.
Is Ametek Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ametek Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Ametek Inc pay dividends?
Ametek Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.34 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.55%. See more information on Ametek Inc dividends here
What is Ametek Inc’s EPS estimate?
Ametek Inc’s EPS estimate is 1.99.
How many shares outstanding does Ametek Inc have?
Ametek Inc has 229,203,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ametek Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ametek Inc reported an EPS of $1.97 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.902. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.349%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ametek Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AME
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Ametek Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$258.79 (9.54% Upside)
$258.79 (9.54% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AME Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.7M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
32.71%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.55%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.63%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Ametek Inc
AMETEK, Inc. is a global enterprise that develops and markets a diverse portfolio of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. The company's operations are structured into two principal divisions: the Electronic Instruments Group (EIG) and the Electromechanical Group (EMG). The EIG segment provides sophisticated instrumentation solutions catering to various sectors, including process control, aerospace, power generation, and general industrial applications. It also delivers specialized process and analytical tools essential for industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, automation, and food and beverage production. Furthermore, EIG supplies equipment for laboratory settings, ultra-precision manufacturing, medical diagnostics, and critical test and measurement tasks. Its offerings encompass power quality monitoring and metering devices, uninterruptible power supplies, programmable power equipment, electromagnetic compatibility testing apparatus, gas turbine components, environmental health and safety sensors, dashboard instruments for heavy vehicles, and specialized controls for food and beverage processing. For the aviation sector, EIG manufactures aircraft and engine sensors, monitoring systems, power units, fuel and fluid measurement systems, and data acquisition solutions. The EMG segment is known for its advanced engineered electrical connectors and protective electronics packaging, safeguarding sensitive and mission-critical components. It produces high-precision motion control products crucial for applications like data storage, medical devices, office equipment, and automated systems. This segment also manufactures specialized materials, including high-purity powdered metals, strips and foils, unique clad metals, and metal matrix composites. Additionally, EMG supplies motor-blower systems and heat exchangers for thermal regulation in military and commercial aircraft, and ground vehicles. It provides motors for diverse uses, such as commercial appliances, fitness machines, food and beverage processing equipment, hydraulic pumps, and industrial fans. A key service offered by EMG is its network of aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities. Beyond these core segments, the company also offers communication solutions tailored for clinical and educational environments. Established in 1930, AMETEK, Inc. maintains its headquarters in Berwyn, Pennsylvania.
AME Net sales Breakdown
46.81% Process and analytical instrumentation
29.55% Aerospace and power
23.64% Automation and engineered solutions

AME Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$258.79
▲(9.54% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.38% Insiders
26.49% Mutual Funds
0.61% Other Institutional Investors
48.25% Public Companies and
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