Ametek, Inc. (AME) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1280 data points (2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16)
Founded in 1930 and transformed over the decades through the acquisition of dozens of esteemed brands, Ametek owns more than 40 autonomous industrial businesses operating across research, aerospace...
Ametek, Inc. (AME) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 36.10 (historical range: 23.14–38.02, median: 29.82), placing it at the 96th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 7.24 (range: 4.28–7.79, 96th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 28.82 (range: 19.32–30.77, 95th percentile).
Ametek, Inc. trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 36.10 | 29.82 | 96th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 7.24 | 5.86 | 96th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 28.82 | 24.25 | 95th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 3.21% | 3.62% | 18th | expensive relative to its history |
Ametek, Inc. (AME) Valuation & P/E History
Ametek, Inc. (AME) is a US-listed stock operating in the Technology sector, specifically the Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control industry currently trading at $248.17 with a market capitalization of $56.9 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for AME based on 1280 data points covering 2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 36.10 is above the historical median of 29.82, placing AME at the 96th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 7.24 compares to a median of 5.86.
AME Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Ametek, Inc.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether AME is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests AME is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Ametek, Inc..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is AME Overvalued or Undervalued?
Ametek, Inc. trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 96 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive AME is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full AME analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.AME trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.