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Ametek Inc (AME)

Ametek Inc (AME) 2-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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12/09/2025: AME (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Upturn 2 star rating for performance

Below Average Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.

Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

18 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $220.24

1 Year Target Price $220.24

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$220.24 Target price
52w Low $144.31
Current$195.97
52w High $203.83

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 24.61%
Avg. Invested days 62
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 46.02B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 31.43
1Y Target Price 220.24
Price to earnings Ratio 31.43
1Y Target Price 220.24
Volume (30-day avg) 18
Beta 1.05
52 Weeks Range 144.31 - 203.83
Updated Date 12/8/2025
52 Weeks Range 144.31 - 203.83
Updated Date 12/8/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 0.61%
Basic EPS (TTM) 6.34

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Profitability

Profit Margin 20.5%
Operating Margin (TTM) 25.79%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 7.49%
Return on Equity (TTM) 14.63%

Valuation

Trailing PE 31.43
Forward PE 26.88
Enterprise Value 47895401733
Price to Sales(TTM) 6.42
Enterprise Value 47895401733
Price to Sales(TTM) 6.42
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.69
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 21.17
Shares Outstanding 230203873
Shares Floating 228900919
Shares Outstanding 230203873
Shares Floating 228900919
Percent Insiders 0.37
Percent Institutions 90.44

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Ametek Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

AMETEK, Inc. was founded in 1930. It has evolved from a diversified industrial manufacturer into a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. Key milestones include its strategic shift towards specialized niche markets and a consistent track record of acquisitions to expand its technological capabilities and market reach.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Electronic Instruments Group (EIG): Designs and manufactures advanced analytical, monitoring, testing, calibrating, and display instruments. Products are used in a wide range of industries including oil and gas, medical, aerospace, power, environmental, and industrial automation.
  • Electromechanical Group (EMG): Designs and manufactures advanced motors, motion control systems, specialized interconnects, and engineered materials. These products are critical for applications in aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, and automation markets.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

AMETEK operates with a decentralized structure, empowering its segment leaders and subsidiary management teams. The company is led by a Board of Directors and a senior executive team, including a Chairman and CEO, who oversee the strategic direction and financial performance of the organization. The organizational structure is designed to foster agility and focus on specific market niches.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Process Analyzers (EIG): High-performance analyzers for industrial processes, used in petrochemicals, power generation, and environmental monitoring. Competitors include Emerson Electric, Honeywell International, and Yokogawa Electric. Specific market share data is proprietary but AMETEK holds strong positions in niche segments.
  • Medical Devices and Components (EIG/EMG): Specialized components and devices for medical equipment, including fluid management and respiratory devices. Competitors include Medtronic, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Baxter International. AMETEK is a significant supplier of niche components.
  • Aerospace and Defense Components (EMG): Electric motors, specialized interconnects, and other components for aircraft and defense systems. Competitors include Moog Inc., Meggitt PLC, and GE Aviation. AMETEK is a key supplier in specific aerospace and defense sub-sectors.
  • Programmable Power Supplies (EIG): High-performance power supplies used in testing and measurement applications across various industries. Competitors include Keysight Technologies, National Instruments, and Chroma Systems. AMETEK is a recognized player in specialized programmable power solutions.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

AMETEK operates in highly specialized and fragmented industrial and electronic instrumentation markets. These markets are driven by innovation, demand for precision, reliability, and regulatory compliance. Key trends include digitalization, automation, increasing complexity of industrial processes, and demand for advanced materials.

Positioning

AMETEK is positioned as a leading global manufacturer of differentiated electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. Its strategy focuses on acquiring and growing niche businesses with strong market positions, proprietary technologies, and high barriers to entry. Its competitive advantages lie in its diversified portfolio, technological expertise, decentralized operating model, and consistent execution of its acquisition strategy.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market for AMETEK's products spans multiple large and growing industries, including industrial automation, aerospace and defense, medical devices, and process control. While exact TAM figures are difficult to isolate for AMETEK's specific niches, the broader markets it serves are in the hundreds of billions of dollars globally. AMETEK is well-positioned within its chosen niche segments, often holding leading or number two positions.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong portfolio of niche businesses with leading market positions.
  • Proven track record of successful acquisitions and integration.
  • Diversified revenue streams across multiple end markets.
  • Technological expertise and commitment to innovation.
  • Decentralized operating model fostering agility and focus.

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on acquired companies for growth can lead to integration challenges.
  • Exposure to cyclicality in some of its end markets (e.g., industrial).
  • Potential for intense competition in certain product categories.
  • Relatively high debt levels due to frequent acquisitions.

Opportunities

  • Continued growth in key end markets such as aerospace, defense, and medical.
  • Leveraging acquisitions to enter new high-growth technology areas.
  • Expansion into emerging markets and geographies.
  • Increasing demand for automation and advanced analytical solutions.
  • Further development of recurring revenue streams through service and support.

Threats

  • Global economic slowdown impacting industrial and capital spending.
  • Increased competition from both established players and new entrants.
  • Supply chain disruptions and raw material cost volatility.
  • Changes in regulatory environments affecting its end markets.
  • Currency fluctuations impacting international revenues and profits.

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • Emerson Electric (EMR)
  • Honeywell International (HON)
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO)
  • Danaher Corporation (DHR)

Competitive Landscape

AMETEK thrives in highly specialized niche markets where it often holds a leading or dominant position. Its competitive advantages stem from its differentiated technologies, strong customer relationships, and ability to integrate acquisitions effectively. While facing competition from larger, more diversified conglomerates, AMETEK's focus on specific high-value segments allows it to command premium pricing and maintain strong profitability.

Major Acquisitions

Creo Medical

  • Year: 2023
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 100
  • Strategic Rationale: Strengthens AMETEK's presence in the advanced medical technology sector, expanding its portfolio of innovative medical devices and solutions.

Spectris plc's malvern panalytical business

  • Year: 2022
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1200
  • Strategic Rationale: Enhances AMETEK's Analytical Instruments segment by adding leading particle characterization and materials analysis technologies, serving growing markets in advanced materials and life sciences.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: AMETEK has experienced sustained historical growth, characterized by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in revenue and earnings that has often exceeded broader market indices. This growth has been predominantly driven by a disciplined strategy of acquiring and integrating niche businesses with strong market positions.

Future Projections: Analyst consensus generally projects continued solid growth for AMETEK, with expectations of mid-to-high single-digit organic revenue growth and additional growth from strategic acquisitions. Profitability is anticipated to remain strong, with ongoing margin expansion potential.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include the ongoing execution of its acquisition strategy, focusing on high-margin, technology-driven businesses. AMETEK also emphasizes operational excellence and innovation within its existing portfolio to drive organic growth and maintain competitive advantages.

Summary

AMETEK Inc. is a robust industrial and electronic instrument manufacturer with a strong history of strategic acquisitions and consistent financial performance. Its focus on specialized niche markets provides defensible competitive advantages and drives profitability. While its reliance on acquisitions presents integration risks and its end markets can be cyclical, AMETEK's disciplined approach, technological leadership, and ability to generate strong cash flow position it for continued success. The company needs to remain vigilant regarding global economic conditions and maintain its innovative edge.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • AMETEK Inc. official investor relations website
  • SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q)
  • Financial news and data providers (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Yahoo Finance)
  • Industry research reports

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About Ametek Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Berwyn, PA, United States
IPO Launch date 1984-07-19
Chairman of the Board & CEO Mr. David A. Zapico
Sector Industrials
Industry Specialty Industrial Machinery
Full time employees 21500
Full time employees 21500

AMETEK, Inc. manufactures and sells electronic instruments (EIG) and electromechanical (EMG) devices in the United States and internationally. The company's EIG segment offers advanced instruments for the process, aerospace, power, and industrial markets; process and analytical instruments for the oil and gas, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, automation, and food and beverage industries; instruments to the laboratory equipment, ultra-precision manufacturing, medical, and test and measurement markets; power quality monitoring and metering devices, uninterruptible power supplies, programmable power and electromagnetic compatibility test equipment, and gas turbines sensors; dashboard instruments for heavy trucks and other vehicles; instrumentation and controls for the food and beverage industries; and aircraft and engine sensors, power supplies, embedded computing, monitoring, fuel and fluid measurement, and data acquisition systems for aerospace and defense industry. Its EMG segment offers engineered medical components and devices, automation solutions, thermal management systems, specialty metals, and electrical interconnects; single-use and consumable surgical instruments, implantable components, and drug delivery systems; engineered electrical connectors and electronics packaging to protect sensitive electronic devices; precision motion control products for data storage, medical devices, business equipment, and automation; high-purity powdered metals, strips and foils, specialty clad metals, and metal matrix composites; motor-blower systems and heat exchangers for thermal management, military and commercial aircraft, and military ground vehicles; and motors for commercial appliances, food and beverage machines, hydraulic pumps, and industrial blowers, as well as operates a network of aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul facilities. AMETEK, Inc. was incorporated in 1930 and is headquartered in Berwyn, Pennsylvania.