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AMETEK, Inc. AME

IndustrialsIndustrial - MachineryNYSE📅 Scored March 31, 2026
Price at analysis: $218.29
Crucible Score
56.0
C
Quality × Value Composite
KQI — Quality
70.1
B
Fundamental Quality Index
KVI — Value
38.9
D-
Valuation Attractiveness Index
Crucible Verdict — AME

AMETEK, Inc. shows solid operational quality with strong earnings consistency (81% beat rate) and decent moat durability, but AME trades at a significant premium that the fundamentals don't justify given its modest growth profile and concentrated business model. The 6% upside to fair value offers limited margin of safety. Watch for management's ability to accelerate growth or expand diversification to warrant current valuation levels.

— Kal, Kaladin Capital Intelligence

◆ KQI Quality Dimensions

Financial Quality
76.9
Growth Profile
67.6
Moat Durability
72.2
Management Effectiveness
66.7
Diversification & Resilience⚠
53.0
Market Position
68.0
Weakest dimension: Diversification & Resilience (53.0)

◆ KVI Value Dimensions

DCF Margin of Safety
61.6
FCF Yield & Cash Returns
36.4
Relative Valuation
35.3
Growth-Adjusted Value
13.1
Historical Valuation
18.9
Macro Context
47.3

◆ DCF Valuation Scenarios

Bear Case
$168.42
Base Case
$232.15
Bull Case
$315.78
Price at Analysis
$218.29
ScenarioFair ValueRev CAGR (5yr)Terminal MarginWACC
🔴 Bear$168.424.0%24.0%9.8%
🟢 Base$232.156.0%26.0%9.4%
🟢 Bull$315.788.0%28.0%8.9%
Key Assumptions: Revenue CAGR over the trailing 5 years was approximately 5.9%, with operating margins expanding from 23.6% to 26.2%. Base case assumes continuation of mid-single-digit organic growth supplemented by modest M&A, with margins stabilizing near 26%. WACC derived using CAPM with 4.33% risk-free rate, beta of 1.01, and equity risk premium of 5.5% (base), adjusted +/- 50bps for bear/bull; capex intensity remains low at ~1.8% of revenue consistent with asset-light industrial model.

◆ Financial Snapshot

Profitability

Gross Margin36.3%
Operating Margin26.0%
Net Margin20.0%
ROIC11.0%
ROE15.6%

Balance Sheet

Balance SheetCR: 1.06
Cash ConversionFCF/EPS: 1.13x
Capital IntensityCapex/Rev: 1.8%
Altman Z-Score6.15 (Safe)
Piotroski F-Score8/9 (Strong)

Growth

Revenue CAGR7.5% CAGR
Earnings CAGR10.6% CAGR
Growth ConsistencyCV: 1.08
Segment Breadth2/2 growing (100%)
Quarterly TrendRev↑, WC↓, Exp↓
Earnings CredibilityConsistent Beater

◆ Analyst Consensus & Leadership

Analyst Price Targets

Avg Target (Last Quarter)$238.17
Analysts Covering (Quarter)12
Avg Target (Last Year)$231.42
Analysts (Year)19

Leadership & Governance

CEO Ownership< 1%
Compensation73% performance-based
Insider ActivitySelling
Capital AllocationROIC 11.0% vs WACC 2.8%
Earnings Beat Rate81% (15/22)

◆ Company Profile

AMETEK, Inc. manufactures and sells electronic instruments and electromechanical devices worldwide.

CEO
David A. Zapico
Employees
21500
Headquarters
Berwyn, PA, US
IPO Date
July 19, 1984
Exchange
NYSE
Website
ametek.com

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Analysis conducted March 31, 2026 based on most recent SEC filings. Updated quarterly, after new SEC filings.

Point-in-time fundamental analysis. Not investment advice. Scores reflect company quality and valuation at time of analysis and may not reflect current market conditions.

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