P/E Ratio
Higher than 62% of Industrials sector peers
Updated 1878h ago
Sector Performance
62th percentileAME
35.1x
Sector Median
30.5x
Sector Avg
34.5x
Deep Analysis
The P/E ratio of 35.1x means investors are paying $35.10 for every $1 of AMETEK's earnings—a gauge of how much the market values each dollar of profit.
This matches the Industrials sector median of exactly 35.1x, placing AME at the 50th percentile among its sector peers, precisely in the middle. The trend direction is not available (N/A), with neither a year-over-year change nor a quarter-over-quarter change reported. Because the P/E sits right at the sector middle and there is no trend data to indicate momentum, the metric implies no clear excess risk or opportunity from valuation alone. This neutral level and lack of trend directly support the overall NEUTRAL verdict on the stock.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about AME?
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
How is the P/E Ratio calculated?
P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.
How does AME's P/E Ratio compare to its sector?
AME's P/E Ratio of 35.1x compares to a Industrials sector median of 30.5x, placing it in the 62th percentile.
Who are AME's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest Industrials peers by P/E Ratio include: BLDR (32.4x), MMM (28.6x), AAL (36.9x), ROP (22.1x), CARR (41.1x).
The Formula
Price / EPS
Why It Matters
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
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35.1x
Sector Median
30.5x
Sector Avg
34.5x
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