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Ametek Inc(AME)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
3-STAR RATING
WEAK BUY
BUY for 21 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+0.16% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$248.13
10/28/2026
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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 styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitAmetek has a consistent track record of compounding earnings through both organic growth and a structured acquisition program.
Momentum investorMixed fitWhile the stock often trends with industrial growth, its performance is subject to broader market sentiment and industrial sector cycles.
Value investorWeak fitThe company often trades at a premium valuation due to its high-quality business model and track record of consistent growth.
Dividend investorMixed fitAmetek offers stable dividend growth but focuses primarily on reinvesting cash flow into acquisitions rather than high yields.
Low-risk investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe company’s broad diversification across multiple end-markets provides a buffer against volatility compared to more concentrated industrial peers.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumThe stock can experience sensitivity to changes in global industrial production and macroeconomic outlook.
Valuation riskMedium / highInvestors often pay a premium for Ametek's growth track record, which leaves little room for earnings disappointment.
Competition risk (niche instrumentation)MediumMaintaining leadership in highly specialized niches requires constant R&D and successful integration of newer technologies.
Business qualityStrongThe company's proven ability to maintain high margins through diverse economic cycles characterizes its high franchise quality.
Dividend incomeLowThe primary appeal is capital appreciation rather than significant current income.
Execution riskMediumSuccessful growth depends heavily on the company's ability to consistently source and integrate new acquisitions without operational disruption.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

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

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

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
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
AME receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, solid company fundamentals, solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
AME has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, moderate earnings growth (+7.6%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 22.6%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+6.6%), very low insider ownership of 0.39%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
AME's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $1.7B (22.6% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is AME's strongest growth driver at +7.6% FY2025 versus FY2024 (moderate, 3 stars). By comparison, while free-cash-flow growth (-1.8%, slightly negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 92.8% and approximately 99.4% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.39%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 8.52%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.53%
State Street Corp 4.51%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 4.34%
T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. 2.94%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
AME generates approximately $364 of gross profit, $262 of operating income, and $226 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains moderate.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 17.69%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
AME has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

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 areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Electronic Instruments GroupAdvanced measurement and analytical tools for research and industrial processes.The primary engine of high-margin, recurring revenue for the company.
Electromechanical GroupMotors, pumps, and thermal management for aerospace and automation.Provides specialized hardware essential to complex industrial and defense systems.
Geographic ReachGlobal 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)

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Net Income (Profit)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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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