AME FCF Yield Analysis
Higher than 59% of Industrials sector peers
Updated 3009h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
AME's current FCF Yield of 3.5% means that for every $100 invested in the company, it generated about $3.50 in free cash flow over the past year — a measure of how much cash the business produces after expenses and investments, relative to its stock price.
Sector Performance
59th percentileAME
3.5%
Sector Median
1.6%
Sector Avg
-36.5%
Deep Analysis
AME's current FCF Yield of 3.5% means that for every $100 invested in the company, it generated about $3.50 in free cash flow over the past year — a measure of how much cash the business produces after expenses and investments, relative to its stock price.
This yield is slightly below the sector median of 3.6% for Industrials, placing AME in the 41st percentile among its peers, meaning about 59% of sector companies offer a higher cash return. The metric has been completely stable over the last eight quarters, with a year-over-year change of +0.0% and a quarter-over-quarter change of +0.0%, indicating no recent shift in the company's cash generation relative to its market value. Because the yield is close to the sector median and shows no movement, the combination of a middling level with a flat trend suggests neither a clear value opportunity nor an elevated risk of cash deterioration. This steady, near-median FCF Yield supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it does not provide a strong reason to be either bullish or bearish on the stock from a free cash flow perspective.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about AME?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
How does AME's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
AME's FCF Yield of 3.5% compares to a Industrials sector median of 1.6%, placing it in the 59th percentile.
Who are AME's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Industrials peers by FCF Yield include: PWR (1.7%), MMM (1.5%), AXON (0.2%), BE (0.1%), LILM (0.0%).
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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3.5%
Sector Median
1.6%
Sector Avg
-36.5%
How AME's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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