| Date Reviewed | 02/08/2026 |
| Company Name | AMETEK Inc |
| Symbol | AME |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Industry | Specialty Industrial Machinery |
| Beta | 1.04 |
| PRO Rating | 4 |
| Dividend Safety | 4 |
Business Model
AMETEK, Inc. is a global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of niche markets. The Company's segments include Electronic Instruments Group (EIG) and Electromechanical Group (EMG). EIG segment designs and manufactures advanced analytical, test and measurement instruments for the process, aerospace, medical, research, power and industrial markets. It provides a range of instruments to the research and laboratory equipment, ultra-precision manufacturing, optics, medical, and test and measurement markets. It also provides three-dimensional measurement and imaging solutions, including portable measurement arms, laser scanners and trackers, software solutions, and comprehensive service offerings. EMG designs and manufactures engineered medical components and devices, automation solutions, thermal management systems, specialty metals and electrical interconnects. It supplies powdered metals, strip and foil, specialty clad metals and metal matrix composites.
| Current price | 218.32 |
| ROE | 14.60 % |
| ROIC | 12.80 % |
| Shareholder Yield | 0.00 % |
| 5-Yr Total Return | 75.55 % |
| 1-Yr Total Return | 27.40 % |
| Next Earnings Date | 04-29-26 |
Latest Quarter Information
What the CEO said:
CEO David A. Zapico said, “AMETEK’s fourth quarter and full year results were outstanding,” citing “strong organic sales growth, recent acquisitions, and tremendous operating performance,” and added that the company enters 2026 with “a record backlog” and “significant financial flexibility” to support growth and acquisitions.
2026-02-07, AMETEK Inc reported a good quarter performance on EPS and revenue with +7.5% and +13.4% respectively. Revenue rose on strong organic growth plus recent acquisitions. EPS increased on operating leverage and margin expansion, with GAAP op income $505.5M and adj op income $523.0M (+12% YoY) reflecting “core margin expansion.” Cash generation: Q4 CFO $584.3M; FCF $527.3M (132% FCF/NI). 2026 guide: sales up mid-to-high single digits; adj EPS $7.87–$8.07 (+6–9%). Q1’26: sales +~10% YoY; adj EPS $1.85–$1.90 (+6–9%). Strategy: AMETEK Growth Model + record backlog and flexibility to fund organic investment and acquisitions
Investment Thesis
Dividend Triangle
| 5-Yr Rev. Growth | 10.20 % |
| 5-Yr EPS Growth | 12.85 % |
| 5-Yr Div Growth | 11.40 % |
Potential Risks
| Debt/Equity | 0.20 |
| Financial Debt to EBITDA (TTM) | 0.95 |
| Current Ratio (Quarterly) | 1.05 |
| Credit Score | 99 |
Dividend Growth Perspective
| Dividend ($) | 1.36 |
| Dividend Yield Fwd | 0.65 % |
| Dividend Frequency | Quarterly |
| Average 5-Yr Yield | 0.60 % |
| Payout Ratio (%) | 19.30 |
| Cash Payout Ratio (%) | 17.05 |
| DGR 1-Yr (TTM) | 10.45 |
| DGR 3-Yr (TTM) | 11.75 |
| DGR 5-Yr (TTM) | 11.40 |
| DGR Streak | |
| Chowder Score | 12.05 |
| Next DVD PMT | 03-31-26 |
Valuation
(Data for `ddm_growth_rate_years` field are missing to build DDM tables)
Video Tutorial: How to Read the Stock Cards DDM Valuation| Market Cap | 50 B |
| PE Ratio | 34.15 |
| Fwd PE | 26.60 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 4.70 |
| DDM Valuation | 0 |
| Average 5-Yr PE | 30.75 |
| Value Score | 16 |