Ametek Inc/ (AME) Stock Forecast Oct. 13, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 13, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Ametek Inc/ (AME) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Ametek Inc/ outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Ametek Inc/ is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $57.43B. It ranks number 3 by market capitalization among the 16 Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, and Control issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for AME is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.3%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.6% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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How AME ranks among 5379 stocks
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Ametek Inc/ (AME) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, and Control peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | AME | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $57.43B | 3/16 |
| P/E Ratio | 36.43x | 7/9 |
| P/B Ratio | 5.10x | 7/15 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.52% | 5/9 |
| EPS | $6.84 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $49.12 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $34.30 | – |
| FCF/Share | $7.96 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | AME | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 14.0% | 3/17 |
| ROA | 9.5% | 2/17 |
| ROIC | 14.6% | 1/16 |
| Gross Margin | 36.4% | 12/17 |
| Operating Margin | 25.9% | 2/17 |
| Net Margin | 20.0% | 2/17 |
| EBT Margin | 24.2% | 2/17 |
| Tax Rate | 17.4% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | AME | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.21x | 12/17 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.76x | 10/15 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.47x | 14/17 |
| Financial Leverage | 1.47x | 14/17 |
| Interest Coverage | 11.8x | 2/13 |
| Working Capital | $568M | 5/17 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | AME | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.96B | 3/17 |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.82B | 2/13 |
| Capital Spending | -$135M | 11/13 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 8.1% | 5/11 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 8.4% | 5/9 |
| FCF/Sales | 23.2% | 3/13 |
| CapEx/Sales | 1.7% | 8/13 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | AME | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.47x | 11/17 |
| Receivables Turnover | 6.7x | 9/16 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.2x | 5/15 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 9.2x | 7/15 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 54 days | 8/16 |
| Days Inventory | 87 days | 11/15 |
| Payables Period | 47 days | 9/11 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 94 days | 8/10 |
Income Statement
| Metric | AME | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $7.86B | 3/17 |
| Operating Income | $2.04B | 3/17 |
| Net Income | $1.58B | 3/17 |
| SG&A Expense | $822M | 5/14 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $5.00B | 2/16 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | AME | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $1.30 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 19.0% | 5/8 |
| Shares Outstanding | 229M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $3.23B | 19.4% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $495M | 3.0% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $1.17B | 7.1% of assets |
| Inventory | $1.20B | 7.2% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $5.33B | 32.1% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $2.01B | 12.1% of assets |
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Ametek Inc/ (AME) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Ametek Inc/ (Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, and Control): 18 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| AME Ametek Inc/ | ▼ | $57.43B |
| DHR Danaher Corp /De/ | ▼ | $156.65B |
| KEYS Keysight Technologies, Inc. | ▼ | $63.03B |
| ROP Roper Technologies Inc | ▼ | $36.44B |
| FTV Fortive Corp | ▶ | $17.70B |
| MKSI Mks Inc | ▼ | $16.74B |
| CGNX Cognex Corp | ▶ | $10.10B |
| RAL Ralliant Corp | ▶ | $8.05B |
| ST Sensata Technologies Holding Plc | ▼ | $6.19B |
| MLAB Mesa Laboratories Inc /Co/ | ▶ | $714M |
| SENS Senseonics Holdings, Inc. | ▲ | $472M |
| HURC Hurco Companies Inc | ▶ | $138M |
| SYPR Sypris Solutions Inc | ▲ | $44M |
| INIS Radnostix Inc | ▲ | $28M |
| CLIR Clearsign Technologies Corp | ▲ | $20M |
| QURT Quarta-Rad, Inc. | ▼ | $6M |
| FCUV Focus Universal Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
| POAS Phaos Technology Holdings (Cayman) Ltd | ▼ | N/A |
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Ametek Inc/ (AME) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Ametek Inc/ (AME) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Ametek Inc/ outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Ametek Inc/ stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for AME is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Ametek Inc/ forecasts updated?
Ametek Inc/ forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 13, 2026.
Which companies are Ametek Inc/'s industry peers?
18 issuers in our coverage, AME included, share the SEC industry code Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, and Control. The largest are: Danaher Corp /De/ (DHR), Keysight Technologies, Inc. (KEYS), Roper Technologies Inc (ROP), Fortive Corp (FTV), Mks Inc (MKSI), Cognex Corp (CGNX).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.