AMETEK INC (AME) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:AME • US0311001004
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This AME fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. AME Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year AME was profitable.
- In the past year AME had a positive cash flow from operations.
- AME had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years AME always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- AME's Return On Assets of 9.21% is amongst the best of the industry. AME outperforms 85.87% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 13.93%, AME belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- AME has a better Return On Invested Capital (12.08%) than 89.13% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AME is above the industry average of 9.33%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (12.08%) for AME is above the 3 year average (11.81%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.21% | ||
| ROE | 13.93% | ||
| ROIC | 12.08% |
ROA(3y)9.12%
ROA(5y)9%
ROE(3y)14.41%
ROE(5y)14.63%
ROIC(3y)11.81%
ROIC(5y)11.46%
1.3 Margins
- AME has a Profit Margin of 20.00%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AME outperforms 94.57% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AME has remained more or less at the same level.
- AME's Operating Margin of 26.15% is amongst the best of the industry. AME outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AME has grown nicely.
- AME's Gross Margin of 36.38% is amongst the best of the industry. AME outperforms 83.70% of its industry peers.
- AME's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 26.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20% | ||
| GM | 36.38% |
OM growth 3Y2.34%
OM growth 5Y2.07%
PM growth 3Y1.99%
PM growth 5Y0.8%
GM growth 3Y1.42%
GM growth 5Y0.8%
2. AME Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), AME is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for AME has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for AME has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for AME has remained at the same level compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- AME has an Altman-Z score of 7.46. This indicates that AME is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- AME has a better Altman-Z score (7.46) than 91.30% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of AME is 1.37, which is an excellent value as it means it would take AME, only 1.37 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- AME's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.37 is amongst the best of the industry. AME outperforms 89.13% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10 indicates that AME is not too dependend on debt financing.
- AME has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.10. This is in the better half of the industry: AME outperforms 72.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.46 |
ROIC/WACC1.38
WACC8.74%
2.3 Liquidity
- AME has a Current Ratio of 1.06. This is a normal value and indicates that AME is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.06, AME is not doing good in the industry: 72.83% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.67 indicates that AME may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- AME has a Quick ratio of 0.67. This is in the lower half of the industry: AME underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- AME does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 |
3. AME Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- AME shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.78%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 13.47% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, AME shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.63% in the last year.
- AME shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.27% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.78%
EPS 3Y9.37%
EPS 5Y13.47%
EPS Q2Q%7.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.63%
Revenue growth 3Y6.36%
Revenue growth 5Y10.27%
Sales Q2Q%13.44%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.84% on average over the next years.
- AME is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.47% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.49%
EPS Next 2Y8.89%
EPS Next 3Y8.67%
EPS Next 5Y7.84%
Revenue Next Year8.57%
Revenue Next 2Y7.06%
Revenue Next 3Y7%
Revenue Next 5Y7.47%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. AME Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 29.38, which means the current valuation is very expensive for AME.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AME indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AME is cheaper than 77.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.17. AME is around the same levels.
- AME is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.83.
- AME's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AME is cheaper than 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.05. AME is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.83 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of AME indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AME is cheaper than 77.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 81.52% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AME, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates AME does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The excellent profitability rating of AME may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.09
PEG (5Y)2.18
EPS Next 2Y8.89%
EPS Next 3Y8.67%
5. AME Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- AME has a yearly dividend return of 0.65%, which is pretty low.
- AME's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.26. AME pays more dividend than 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.65, AME pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.65% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of AME is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.59%!
- AME has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- AME has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.59%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years28
5.3 Sustainability
- 19.28% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AME. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of AME is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP19.28%
EPS Next 2Y8.89%
EPS Next 3Y8.67%
AME Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
218.29
-0.34 (-0.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29/bmo
Inst Owners91.83%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.31%
Ins Owner Change0.43%
Market Cap50.00B
Revenue(TTM)7.40B
Net Income(TTM)1.48B
Analysts76
Price Target254.18 (16.44%)
Short Float %1.24%
Short Ratio1.92
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.65% |
Yearly Dividend1.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.59%
DP19.28%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date03-16 2026-03-16 (0.34)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.34%
Min EPS beat(2)2.33%
Max EPS beat(2)6.35%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)3.95%
Min EPS beat(4)2.33%
Max EPS beat(4)6.35%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)2.3%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)2.56%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)2.94%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.86%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.65%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.86%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.99%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.87%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.29%
PT rev (1m)0.47%
PT rev (3m)13.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.99%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.83 | ||
| P/S | 6.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 27.75 | ||
| P/B | 4.7 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.98 |
EPS(TTM)7.43
EY3.4%
EPS(NY)8.14
Fwd EY3.73%
FCF(TTM)7.3
FCFY3.34%
OCF(TTM)7.87
OCFY3.6%
SpS32.31
BVpS46.4
TBVpS-2.93
PEG (NY)3.09
PEG (5Y)2.18
Graham Number88.07
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.21% | ||
| ROE | 13.93% | ||
| ROCE | 14.64% | ||
| ROIC | 12.08% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.52% | ||
| ROICexgc | 108.89% | ||
| OM | 26.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20% | ||
| GM | 36.38% | ||
| FCFM | 22.58% |
ROA(3y)9.12%
ROA(5y)9%
ROE(3y)14.41%
ROE(5y)14.63%
ROIC(3y)11.81%
ROIC(5y)11.46%
ROICexc(3y)12.21%
ROICexc(5y)11.84%
ROICexgc(3y)107.34%
ROICexgc(5y)93.78%
ROCE(3y)14.3%
ROCE(5y)13.87%
ROICexgc growth 3Y16.67%
ROICexgc growth 5Y8.45%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.06%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.68%
OM growth 3Y2.34%
OM growth 5Y2.07%
PM growth 3Y1.99%
PM growth 5Y0.8%
GM growth 3Y1.42%
GM growth 5Y0.8%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.46
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.37 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.46 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 30.81% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.76% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 24.98 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.4% | ||
| Profit Quality | 112.93% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.46 |
F-Score6
WACC8.74%
ROIC/WACC1.38
Cap/Depr(3y)34.78%
Cap/Depr(5y)37.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.89%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.98%
Profit Quality(3y)119.45%
Profit Quality(5y)110.31%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.78%
EPS 3Y9.37%
EPS 5Y13.47%
EPS Q2Q%7.49%
EPS Next Y9.49%
EPS Next 2Y8.89%
EPS Next 3Y8.67%
EPS Next 5Y7.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.63%
Revenue growth 3Y6.36%
Revenue growth 5Y10.27%
Sales Q2Q%13.44%
Revenue Next Year8.57%
Revenue Next 2Y7.06%
Revenue Next 3Y7%
Revenue Next 5Y7.47%
EBIT growth 1Y7.01%
EBIT growth 3Y8.85%
EBIT growth 5Y12.55%
EBIT Next Year32.03%
EBIT Next 3Y14.83%
EBIT Next 5Y9.27%
FCF growth 1Y-1.78%
FCF growth 3Y18.27%
FCF growth 5Y6.73%
OCF growth 1Y-1.48%
OCF growth 3Y16.17%
OCF growth 5Y7.06%
AMETEK INC / AME Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for AME stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to AME.
What is the valuation status of AMETEK INC (AME) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to AMETEK INC (AME). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is AMETEK INC (AME) stock?
AMETEK INC (AME) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for AMETEK INC (AME) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AMETEK INC (AME) is expected to grow by 9.49% in the next year.
Is the dividend of AMETEK INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of AMETEK INC (AME) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 19.28%.