AME Ametek PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The price-to-earnings ratio for Ametek stock stands at 28.43 as of Sep 9, 2024. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $5.78 and the stock price of $164.3 per share. A decrease of 2.2% has been recorded in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 29.1 of the last 4 quarters.
AME PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Ametek has been 25.43. The current 28.43 PE ratio is 12% 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 5 and 10-year historical averages, but it is lower than the 3-year average.
AME PE vs peers
AME's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks DHR and GE, but it is greater than TDY's and BRKR's. Ametek's current PE ratio of 28.43 is below the average of its peers, which is 32.97.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| TDY Teledyne Technologies Inc | 22.76 | $19.85B |
| BRKR Bruker Corp | 26.29 | $9.59B |
| AME Ametek Inc | 28.43 | $38.04B |
| A Agilent Technologies Inc | 28.53 | $39.68B |
| MOG.A Moog Inc | 29.28 | $5.98B |
| ESE Esco Technologies Inc | 29.62 | $2.96B |
| EMR Emerson Electric Co | 32.86 | $57.03B |
| GE General Electric Co | 38.72 | $179.29B |
| ROP Roper Technologies Inc | 40.66 | $59.32B |
| DHR Danaher Corp | 47.99 | $197.23B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ametek's PE ratio?
AME stock has a price to earnings ratio of 28.43 as of Sep 9, 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 28.57.
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 28.18.
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 12% 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 (Sep 9, 2024), Ametek's stock price is $164.3. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2024 is $5.78. Therefore, Ametek's P/E ratio for today is 28.43. PE RATIO(28.43) = STOCK PRICE($164.3) / TTM EPS($5.78)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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