Applied Materials, Inc. (amat)
AMAT — Company Overview
Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) trades on NMS as part of the Technology peer group (Semiconductor Equipment & Materials).
| Ticker | AMAT |
| Sector | Technology |
| Industry | Semiconductor Equipment & Materials |
| Exchange | NMS |
| Market cap | $376.47B |
| Last price | $474.38 |
| Size category | Mega Cap |
AMAT — Business Description
AMAT represents a Semiconductor Equipment & Materials business in the Technology segment. Applied Materials, Inc. provides materials engineering solutions, equipment, services, and software to the semiconductor and related industries in the United States, China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Southeast Asia, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through Semiconductor Systems and Applied Global Services (AGS) segments. The Semiconductor Systems segment includes semiconductor capital equipment to enable materials engineering steps, including etch, rapid thermal processing, deposition, chemical mechanical planarization, metrology and inspection, wafer packaging, and ion implantation. The AGS segment offers integrated solutions to optimize equipment and fab performance and productivity comprising sp…
Official website: https://www.appliedmaterials.com.
AMAT — Investment Thesis
At a high level, AMAT offers exposure to Technology with metrics outlined below from public market data.
- Revenue is expanding at roughly 24.8% year-over-year (public data).
- Trailing P/E of 40.82× implies elevated growth expectations at the current price.
- Forward P/E (25.70×) is below trailing P/E — earnings may be expected to improve.
- Equity market capitalization is approximately $376.47B.
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AMAT — Financial Health
Key financial health indicators for Applied Materials, Inc. are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.
Profit margin of 30.1% indicates solid bottom-line conversion. Positive free cash flow of $3.08B supports balance-sheet flexibility.
| Trailing P/E | 40.82× |
| Forward P/E | 25.70× |
| Price / Sales | 12.21× |
| Price / Book | 14.69× |
| Gross margin | 49.4% |
| Operating margin | 33.7% |
| Profit margin | 30.1% |
| Return on equity | 41.1% |
| Debt / Equity | 28.67 |
| Free cash flow | $3.08B |
AMAT — Growth Outlook
Growth outlook for Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) depends on demand trends in Semiconductor Equipment & Materials and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.
- Revenue growth of 24.8% indicates strong top-line momentum.
- Earnings growth of 42.8% year-over-year supports improving profitability.
- Price is 35.9% below the 52-week high.
AMAT — Competitive Position
Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Technology.
- Competes within Technology, specifically in Semiconductor Equipment & Materials.
- Market capitalization of $376.47B places AMAT among mega-cap peers.
- Gross margin near 49.4% may reflect pricing power or favorable mix.
AMAT — Strengths
Strengths for Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) inferred from public financial metrics:
- Revenue growth of 24.8% year-over-year.
- Earnings growth of 42.8% year-over-year.
- Return on equity near 41.1% — efficient use of shareholder capital.
- Gross margin of 49.4% supports competitive unit economics.
- Positive free cash flow ($3.08B).
- Moderate leverage (debt/equity 28.67).
AMAT — Weaknesses
Weaknesses and pressure points for Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) based on available data:
- Elevated trailing P/E (40.82×) limits valuation margin of safety.
- High beta (1.60) amplifies market swings.
- Price 36% below the 52-week high — sustained negative sentiment.
AMAT — Opportunities
- Sustained revenue growth (24.8%) could support multiple expansion if margins hold.
- Positive free cash flow enables reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.
- Forward earnings multiple below trailing P/E — potential earnings acceleration ahead.
AMAT — Risks
- Beta of 1.60 implies above-market volatility.
- Rich valuation (P/E 40.82×) increases downside if growth slows.
AMAT — Summary
Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) is a mega-cap Technology company focused on Semiconductor Equipment & Materials, listed on NMS. Last price $474.38 with market cap $376.47B. Trailing P/E 40.82×. Revenue grew 24.8% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include revenue growth of 24.8% year-over-year. Key watch items include elevated trailing p/e (40.82×) limits valuation margin of safety. Premium Terminal tools for Applied Materials, Inc. add ownership analytics, news, and richer estimate history beyond this public summary.
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Applied Materials, Inc. FAQ
What does Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) do?
Applied Materials, Inc. provides materials engineering solutions, equipment, services, and software to the semiconductor and related industries in the United States, China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Southeast Asia, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through Semiconduc…
What is AMAT's P/E ratio?
Applied Materials, Inc. has a trailing P/E of 40.82× based on publicly available market data.
Does AMAT pay a dividend?
Indicated dividend yield: 0.5%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.
What sector is AMAT in?
Applied Materials, Inc. is classified in Technology (Semiconductor Equipment & Materials) on NMS.
What is AMAT's market capitalization?
Approximate market cap: $376.47B.
What are the main risks for AMAT?
Key risks include above-average volatility (beta 1.60), elevated valuation, among factors on this page.
What are the strengths of AMAT?
Potential positives include revenue growth of 24.8% year-over-year, earnings growth of 42.8% year-over-year.
Where can I get analyst estimates for AMAT?
Public analyst price targets and consensus for Applied Materials, Inc. are on the free /stocks/amat/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.