PEG Ratio
Higher than 78% of Industrials sector peers
Updated 1614h ago
Sector Performance
78th percentileAME
2.60x
Sector Median
1.96x
Sector Avg
48.07x
Deep Analysis
The PEG ratio compares a stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple to its expected earnings growth rate, with a lower number indicating better value for the growth offered.
AMETEK’s current PEG of 2.60x is above the Industrials sector median of 1.45x, placing the stock in the 76th percentile among peers, meaning it is more expensive relative to growth than most sector companies. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both not available (N/A), so no trend can be assessed for this metric. Without a trend, the high relative level alone suggests investors are paying a premium for AME’s growth expectations, which increases valuation risk if future growth fails to meet those expectations. This elevated PEG ratio supports the NEUTRAL verdict by indicating the stock is not attractively priced, yet the lack
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the PEG Ratio tell investors about AME?
The PEG ratio adjusts P/E for expected growth. A PEG below 1.0 may signal undervaluation; above 2.0 may suggest the growth story is priced in.
How is the PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated as: P/E Ratio / EPS Growth Rate.
How does AME's PEG Ratio compare to its sector?
AME's PEG Ratio of 2.60x compares to a Industrials sector median of 1.96x, placing it in the 78th percentile.
Who are AME's closest peers by PEG Ratio?
The closest Industrials peers by PEG Ratio include: ADP (1.99x), AAL (1.92x), MMM (2.16x), PWR (1.51x), ROP (0.41x).
The Formula
P/E Ratio / EPS Growth Rate
Why It Matters
The PEG ratio adjusts P/E for expected growth. A PEG below 1.0 may signal undervaluation; above 2.0 may suggest the growth story is priced in.
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2.60x
Sector Median
1.96x
Sector Avg
48.07x
How AME's PEG Ratio compares to sector peers.
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