AME Ametek PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The price-to-earnings ratio for Ametek stock stands at 31.78 as of Dec 20, 2024. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $5.77 and the stock price of $183.36 per share. An increase of 6% has been recorded in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 29.9 of the last 4 quarters.
AME PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Ametek has been 25.64. The current 31.78 PE ratio is 24% above the historical average. In the past ten years, AME's PE ratio was at its highest in the Mar 2021 quarter at 36.18, with a price of $127.73 and an EPS of $3.53. The Mar 2020 quarter recorded the bottom point at 17.52, with a price of $72.02 and an EPS of $4.11.
Ametek PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 31.36% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -19.14% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 28.93 | 4.37% |
| 2022 | 27.72 | -19.14% |
| 2021 | 34.28 | 7.7% |
| 2020 | 31.83 | 20.61% |
| 2019 | 26.39 | 31.36% |
| 2018 | 20.09 | -17.93% |
| 2017 | 24.48 | 10.82% |
| 2016 | 22.09 | 1.42% |
| 2015 | 21.78 | -1.09% |
| 2014 | 22.02 | -11.35% |
AME average PE ratio chart
Currently, AME's PE ratio is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
AME PE vs peers
AME's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks DHR and EMR, but it is greater than GE's and A's. Ametek's current PE ratio of 31.78 is comparable to the average of its peer group, which is 32.12.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| TDY Teledyne Technologies Inc | 23.33 | $21.77B |
| BRKR Bruker Corp | 27.4 | $8.64B |
| A Agilent Technologies Inc | 27.79 | $38.65B |
| GE General Electric Co | 29.33 | $182.23B |
| MOG.A Moog Inc | 29.6 | $6.14B |
| AME Ametek Inc | 31.78 | $42.41B |
| ESE Esco Technologies Inc | 34.26 | $3.49B |
| EMR Emerson Electric Co | 36.07 | $70.73B |
| ROP Roper Technologies Inc | 38.1 | $56.34B |
| DHR Danaher Corp | 43.2 | $165.08B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ametek's PE ratio?
AME stock has a price to earnings ratio of 31.78 as of Dec 20, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Ametek (AME)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for AME stock is 28.48.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Ametek (AME)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for AME stock is 28.44.
What is the highest PE ratio for AME?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 36.18 and it was in the Mar 2021 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for AME compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of AME is 24% higher than the 10-year historical average.
How is AME's PE ratio calculated (Ametek PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the most recent price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Ametek's stock price is $183.36. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $5.77. Therefore, Ametek's P/E ratio for today is 31.78. PE RATIO(31.78) = STOCK PRICE($183.36) / TTM EPS($5.77)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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