About AMETEK, Inc.
AMETEK, Inc. (AME) has been publicly traded since 1984, making it a 42-year-old public company. It operates in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry within the Industrials sector. The company is headquartered in Berwyn, United States and employs approximately 22,500 people. With a market capitalization of $49 billion, AME is a large established company.
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $214.49
- Market Cap
- $49.38B
- 52-Week High
- $242.05
- 52-Week Low
- $145.02
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Specialty Industrial Machinery
$1,000 Invested
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Annual Returns
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +4.47% | $205.31 | $214.49 |
| 2025 | +14.66% | $179.05 | $205.31 |
| 2024 | +10.01% | $162.76 | $179.05 |
| 2023 | +18.81% | $137.00 | $162.76 |
| 2022 | -4.33% | $143.20 | $137.00 |
| 2021 | +22.32% | $117.07 | $143.20 |
| 2020 | +22.19% | $95.81 | $117.07 |
| 2019 | +48.27% | $64.62 | $95.81 |
| 2018 | -5.89% | $68.66 | $64.62 |
| 2017 | +49.98% | $45.78 | $68.66 |
| 2016 | -8.63% | $50.10 | $45.78 |
| 2015 | +2.50% | $48.88 | $50.10 |
| 2014 | +0.55% | $48.61 | $48.88 |
| 2013 | +40.95% | $34.49 | $48.61 |
| 2012 | +34.70% | $25.60 | $34.49 |
| 2011 | +7.90% | $23.73 | $25.60 |
| 2010 | +54.85% | $15.32 | $23.73 |
| 2009 | +27.48% | $12.02 | $15.32 |
| 2008 | -35.13% | $18.53 | $12.02 |
| 2007 | +48.02% | $12.52 | $18.53 |
| 2006 | +12.95% | $11.08 | $12.52 |
| 2005 | +19.96% | $9.24 | $11.08 |
| 2004 | +49.08% | $6.20 | $9.24 |
| 2003 | +26.18% | $4.91 | $6.20 |
| 2002 | +21.50% | $4.04 | $4.91 |
| 2001 | +25.68% | $3.22 | $4.04 |
| 2000 | +37.73% | $2.34 | $3.22 |
| 1999 | -13.56% | $2.70 | $2.34 |
| 1998 | -16.52% | $3.24 | $2.70 |
| 1997 | +22.61% | $2.64 | $3.24 |
| 1996 | +20.11% | $2.20 | $2.64 |
| 1995 | +12.64% | $1.95 | $2.20 |
| 1994 | +34.50% | $1.45 | $1.95 |
| 1993 | -18.31% | $1.78 | $1.45 |
| 1992 | +24.35% | $1.43 | $1.78 |
| 1991 | +51.19% | $0.94 | $1.43 |
| 1990 | -25.49% | $1.27 | $0.94 |
| 1989 | +8.54% | $1.17 | $1.27 |
| 1988 | -4.17% | $1.22 | $1.17 |
| 1987 | +11.84% | $1.09 | $1.22 |
| 1986 | -4.09% | $1.14 | $1.09 |
| 1985 | +19.33% | $0.95 | $1.14 |
Valuation
AME currently trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 33.6, which is considered high relative to the broader market. The forward P/E of 24.6 suggests analysts expect earnings to be lower in the coming year. The price-to-book ratio stands at 4.6. The price-to-sales ratio is 6.7.
Dividends
AMETEK, Inc. pays a dividend to shareholders with a current yield of 0.63%. This translates to $1.36 per share annually. The payout ratio of 19% indicates sustainable dividend coverage.
Risk & Volatility
AME has a beta of 1.01, indicating it is slightly more volatile than the overall market. The stock's 52-week range is $145.02 to $242.05, and it currently trades in the upper half of its 52-week range.
Analyst Ratings
Based on 17 analyst opinions, AME has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target of $250.35 suggests 16.7% upside from current levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does AMETEK, Inc. do? ▼
AMETEK, Inc. is a Specialty Industrial Machinery company operating in the Industrials sector. The company is headquartered in Berwyn, United States.
What sector is AME in? ▼
AME operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry.
When did AME go public? ▼
AMETEK, Inc. went public in 1984, making it a 42-year-old public company as of 2026.
How much would $1,000 invested in AME 5 years ago be worth today? ▼
A $1,000 investment in AME five years ago would be worth approximately $1,837 today, representing a 83.7% return.
Does AME pay dividends? ▼
Yes, AMETEK, Inc. pays a dividend with a current yield of 0.63%, which is $1.36 per share annually.
What is AME's market cap? ▼
AMETEK, Inc. has a market capitalization of $49 billion, classifying it as a large-cap company.
What is AME's P/E ratio? ▼
AME has a trailing P/E ratio of 33.6 and a forward P/E of 24.6, which measures how much investors are paying per dollar of earnings.
Is AME a buy, hold, or sell? ▼
Based on 17 opinions, AME has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target is $250.35.
Last updated: 3/14/2026