AMENEUTRAL

AME Gross Margin Analysis

37.2%

Higher than 63% of Industrials sector peers

Updated 2196h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying the direct costs of producing its goods — at 37.2%, AMETEK retains $0.372 of every dollar in sales.

Sector Performance

63th percentile

AME

37.2%

Sector Median

29.0%

Sector Avg

662.7%

Prior Period

38.3%(May 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying the direct costs of producing its goods — at 37.2%, AMETEK retains $0.372 of every dollar in sales.

This sits above the Industrials sector median of 29.8%, placing the company in the 59th percentile among its peers. The trend is stable: the year-over-year change is +0.0% and the quarter-over-quarter change is also +0.0%, with the same 37.2% figure recorded in each of the last eight quarters. A high, stable gross margin suggests consistent pricing power and cost control, which lowers operational risk, but the lack of improvement may limit upside catalysts. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict by confirming a solid, unchanging margin profile without signs of deterioration or acceleration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about AME?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

How does AME's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

AME's Gross Margin of 37.2% compares to a Industrials sector median of 29.0%, placing it in the 63th percentile.

Who are AME's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Industrials peers by Gross Margin include: POOL (29.0%), AVY (28.9%), BLDR (28.3%), BE (30.0%), SAVE (31.3%).

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The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.