AME Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
AME - Ametek, Inc.
$223.98
-2.64 (-1.16%)
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HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Last Updated: January 30, 2026
Earnings: Feb 03, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: AME is fairly valued with market pricing in 3.0% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: AME is fairly valued with market pricing in 3.0% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$271.99
Based on 6.4% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$168.89
Trading above fair value
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: AME is currently trading at $223.98, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $207.71 to $217.92. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 28.3) is in line with its historical norms (25.9). At these levels, the market is pricing in 3.0% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, AME is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $227.79. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: AME has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, AME is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $227.79. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: AME has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Fair Price Range
$207.71 -
$217.92
Company Quality Score
69/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
58.1%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($232.41)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 3.0% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$207.71 -
$217.92
Current vs Fair Value
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$210.78
Resistance Level
$227.79
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
28.32
Wall Street Target
$232.41
(+2.6%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
10.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
8.8%
Profit Margin
20.5%
Valuation Premium vs History
+3.0% premium
PE vs Historical
28.3 vs 25.9
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+3.0%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$233.42
(+3%)
2-Year Target
$240.42
(+6%)
3-Year Target
$247.63
(+9%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 28→26)
PE COMPRESSION
$226.47
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 28.3, Growth: 8.7%)
$290.96
(+28%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 22.3, Growth: 8.7%)
$229.11
(+1%)
Bear:
(PE: 19.0, Growth: 8.7%)
$194.74
(-14%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (35x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (28x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 34.84 | Current EPS (TTM): $6.33
Bull Case
$306.80
(+35%)
Analyst growth 26.5%, PE expands to 38.3
Base Case
$278.91
(+23%)
Market implied 26.5%, PE stable at 34.8
Bear Case
$149.98
(-34%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 29.6
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
Last updated: January 30, 2026 5:53 PM ET
Data refreshes hourly during market hours. Next update: 6:53 PM
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
1
Buys
0
Sells
+
Net
NEUTRAL
Recent Transactions
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BUY
2025-08-18
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