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Ametek Inc(AME)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AME
10/28/2026: AME (3-star) is a REGULAR-BUY. BUY for 21 days. Simulated Profits (0.16%). Updated daily EoD!
Ametek Inc is a leading provider of high-precision electronic instruments and electromechanical devices, serving complex niches in the aerospace, medical, and industrial sectors. The company is known for its disciplined acquisition-led growth strategy, which has historically delivered healthy margins and stable cash flows. Its main growth opportunity lies in leveraging its specialized technology across growing end-markets like automation and medical diagnostics. Key risks include the company's heavy reliance on successful M&A integration and potential exposure to cyclical industrial downturns. Ametek is generally well-suited for growth-oriented investors looking for exposure to durable, high-quality industrial franchises, though current valuation may be a consideration for value-focused participants.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | Ametek has a consistent track record of compounding earnings through both organic growth and a structured acquisition program. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | While the stock often trends with industrial growth, its performance is subject to broader market sentiment and industrial sector cycles. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | The company often trades at a premium valuation due to its high-quality business model and track record of consistent growth. |
| Dividend investor | Mixed fit | Ametek offers stable dividend growth but focuses primarily on reinvesting cash flow into acquisitions rather than high yields. |
| Low-risk investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The company’s broad diversification across multiple end-markets provides a buffer against volatility compared to more concentrated industrial peers. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium | The stock can experience sensitivity to changes in global industrial production and macroeconomic outlook. |
| Valuation risk | Medium / high | Investors often pay a premium for Ametek's growth track record, which leaves little room for earnings disappointment. |
| Competition risk (niche instrumentation) | Medium | Maintaining leadership in highly specialized niches requires constant R&D and successful integration of newer technologies. |
| Business quality | Strong | The company's proven ability to maintain high margins through diverse economic cycles characterizes its high franchise quality. |
| Dividend income | Low | The primary appeal is capital appreciation rather than significant current income. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Successful growth depends heavily on the company's ability to consistently source and integrate new acquisitions without operational disruption. |
Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 16.97% | Avg. Invested days 57 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Advisory Rating ![]() | Upturn Advisory Performance | Stock Returns Performance |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 56.45B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 35.58 | 1Y Target Price 282.06 |
Price to earnings Ratio 35.58 | 1Y Target Price 282.06 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1.4M shares | Beta 0.96 | 52 Weeks Range 187.32 - 260.78 | Updated Date 10/27/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 187.32 - 260.78 | Updated Date 10/27/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.54% | Basic EPS (TTM) 6.92 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Instruments Group | Advanced measurement and analytical tools for research and industrial processes. | The primary engine of high-margin, recurring revenue for the company. |
| Electromechanical Group | Motors, pumps, and thermal management for aerospace and automation. | Provides specialized hardware essential to complex industrial and defense systems. |
| Geographic Reach | Global sales across North America, Europe, and Asia. | Global diversification helps offset regional economic slowdowns. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2026-11-03 | When Before Market | Estimate 2.12 | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 20.04% | Operating Margin (TTM) 26.18% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 8.16% | Return on Equity (TTM) 14.56% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 35.58 | Forward PE 27.86 | Enterprise Value 57.21B | Price to Sales(TTM) 7.18 |
Enterprise Value 57.21B | Price to Sales(TTM) 7.18 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 7.27 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 23.6 | Shares Outstanding 229.26M | Shares Floating 227.96M |
Shares Outstanding 229.26M | Shares Floating 227.96M | ||
Percent Insiders 0.39 | Percent Institutions 92.83 |
Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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