AMETEK, Inc. (AME) — Stock Score Summary

AMETEK, Inc. (AME) has a MoatMap StockRank of 72/100 based on Quality (68/100), Value (25/100), and Momentum (63/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. AMETEK is a premier quality compounder that excels in niche, highly differentiated electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with high switching costs and pricing power. The global push for supply chain localization and advanced industrial automation serves as a powerful secular tailwind, as new regional manufacturing facilities require AMETEK's specialized testing and measurement systems. With a proven track record of rational capital allocation through its programmatic M&A playbook, AMETEK offers highly visible, resilient earnings compounding.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices for a wide range of industrial applications. The company's competitive moat is based on its niche market leadership, proprietary technology, and diversified portfolio of highly engineered products that serve critical applications. AMETEK operates through two segments, Electronic Instruments and Electromechanical, and is known for its consistent acquisition strategy to expand its technological capabilities and market reach.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$227.73
Market Cap$51.7B
P/E (TTM)34.61
P/E (Forward)26.04
Price/Book4.82
Return on Equity14.6%
Return on Invested Capital14.2%
Debt/Equity22.49
Gross Margin36.7%
Operating Margin26.3%
Revenue Growth11.3%
Dividend Yield0.6%
Free Cash Flow$1.4B

AMETEK, Inc. operates in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AMETEK, Inc.’s (AME) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for AMETEK, Inc. (AME) is 72/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (68), Value (25), and Momentum (63) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does AMETEK, Inc. have an economic moat?
AMETEK, Inc. (AME) has a Quality factor score of 68/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is AMETEK, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for AMETEK, Inc. (AME) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 72/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is AMETEK, Inc. in?
AMETEK, Inc. (AME) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry (United States).