AMETEK, Inc. (ame)
AME — Company Overview
AMETEK, Inc. (AME) trades on NYQ as part of the Industrials peer group (Specialty Industrial Machinery).
| Ticker | AME |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Industry | Specialty Industrial Machinery |
| Exchange | NYQ |
| Market cap | $56.50B |
| Last price | $246.45 |
| Size category | Large Cap |
AME — Business Description
AME represents a Specialty Industrial Machinery business in the Industrials segment. AMETEK, Inc. manufactures and sells electronic instruments (EIG) and electromechanical (EMG) devices in the United States and internationally. It operates through EIG and EMG segments. The company 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…
Official website: https://www.ametek.com.
AME — Investment Thesis
At a high level, AME offers exposure to Industrials with metrics outlined below from public market data.
- Revenue is expanding at roughly 15.0% year-over-year (public data).
- Trailing P/E of 35.98× implies elevated growth expectations at the current price.
- Forward P/E (25.71×) is below trailing P/E — earnings may be expected to improve.
- Dividend yield near 0.6% adds an income component to total return.
- Equity market capitalization is approximately $56.50B.
See the free estimates and earnings pages for public targets and growth metrics. Ownership, live news, and deeper models remain in Vest Terminal.
AME — Financial Health
Key financial health indicators for AMETEK, Inc. are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.
Profit margin of 20.0% indicates solid bottom-line conversion. Positive free cash flow of $1.49B supports balance-sheet flexibility.
| Trailing P/E | 35.98× |
| Forward P/E | 25.71× |
| Price / Sales | 7.18× |
| Price / Book | 5.02× |
| Gross margin | 36.9% |
| Operating margin | 26.2% |
| Profit margin | 20.0% |
| Return on equity | 14.6% |
| Debt / Equity | 20.52 |
| Free cash flow | $1.49B |
AME — Growth Outlook
Growth outlook for AMETEK, Inc. (AME) depends on demand trends in Specialty Industrial Machinery and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.
- Revenue growth of 15.0% indicates strong top-line momentum.
- Earnings growth of 14.2% year-over-year supports improving profitability.
- Price is 5.6% below the 52-week high.
AME — Competitive Position
AMETEK, Inc. (AME) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Industrials.
- Competes within Industrials, specifically in Specialty Industrial Machinery.
- Market capitalization of $56.50B places AME among large-cap peers.
- Gross margin of 36.9% should be benchmarked against direct competitors.
AME — Strengths
Strengths for AMETEK, Inc. (AME) inferred from public financial metrics:
- Revenue growth of 15.0% year-over-year.
- Earnings growth of 14.2% year-over-year.
- Gross margin of 36.9% supports competitive unit economics.
- Positive free cash flow ($1.49B).
- Moderate leverage (debt/equity 20.52).
- Large Cap scale ($56.50B) may provide distribution and funding advantages.
AME — Weaknesses
Weaknesses and pressure points for AMETEK, Inc. (AME) based on available data:
- Elevated trailing P/E (35.98×) limits valuation margin of safety.
AME — Opportunities
- Sustained revenue growth (15.0%) 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.
AME — Risks
- Standard market, regulatory, competitive, and execution risks apply to all public equities.
AME — Summary
AMETEK, Inc. (AME) is a large-cap Industrials company focused on Specialty Industrial Machinery, listed on NYQ. Last price $246.45 with market cap $56.50B. Trailing P/E 35.98×. Revenue grew 15.0% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include revenue growth of 15.0% year-over-year. Key watch items include elevated trailing p/e (35.98×) limits valuation margin of safety. Premium Terminal tools for AMETEK, Inc. add ownership analytics, news, and richer estimate history beyond this public summary.
Start Free — open AME in Vest Terminal
Access live data, filings, ownership, and analysis for AMETEK, Inc..
AMETEK, Inc. FAQ
What does AMETEK, Inc. (AME) do?
AMETEK, Inc. manufactures and sells electronic instruments (EIG) and electromechanical (EMG) devices in the United States and internationally. It operates through EIG and EMG segments. The company offers advanced instruments for the process, aerospace, power, and industrial mark…
What is AME's P/E ratio?
AMETEK, Inc. has a trailing P/E of 35.98× based on publicly available market data.
Does AME pay a dividend?
Indicated dividend yield: 0.6%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.
What sector is AME in?
AMETEK, Inc. is classified in Industrials (Specialty Industrial Machinery) on NYQ.
What is AME's market capitalization?
Approximate market cap: $56.50B.
What are the main risks for AME?
Key risks include elevated valuation, among factors on this page.
What are the strengths of AME?
Potential positives include revenue growth of 15.0% year-over-year, earnings growth of 14.2% year-over-year.
Where can I get analyst estimates for AME?
Public analyst price targets and consensus for AMETEK, Inc. are on the free /stocks/ame/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.