Return on Equity (ROE)
Higher than 56% of Industrials sector peers
Updated 1926h ago
Sector Performance
56th percentileAME
13.9%
Sector Median
12.6%
Sector Avg
-23.6%
Deep Analysis
Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholders’ equity — 13.9% means AMETEK earns $0.139 for every $1 of equity.
This exceeds the Industrials sector median of 10.8% and places the company in the 57th percentile among its peers, indicating above-average profitability relative to the industry. The trend data is not available: year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, and there is no record of prior quarters to assess direction. With a single data point showing a solid level but no trend, the investment risk or opportunity cannot be evaluated for momentum or deterioration. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict — the above-median ROE suggests reasonable efficiency, but the absence of trend information limits conviction in either a bullish or bearish direction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about AME?
ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.
How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?
Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.
How does AME's Return on Equity (ROE) compare to its sector?
AME's Return on Equity (ROE) of 13.9% compares to a Industrials sector median of 12.6%, placing it in the 56th percentile.
Who are AME's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?
The closest Industrials peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: PWR (13.5%), RTX (11.6%), SAIA (10.2%), CARR (9.9%), ROP (9.0%).
The Formula
Net Income / Shareholders' Equity
Why It Matters
ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.
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13.9%
Sector Median
12.6%
Sector Avg
-23.6%
How AME's Return on Equity (ROE) compares to sector peers.
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