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Ametek (AME) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

$238.31
+0.07 (+0.03%) ▲
5d: -4.13% 30d: -4.63% 90d: -7.82%
Open in Live Scanner Earnings: Nov 03, 2026 0d Updated Nov 10, 12:00 AM ET
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
BUY
HIGH Confidence (91%)
Quality Score
60/100
Position
OVERSOLD
30-Day Fair Range
$238.27 – $252.20
Position: OVERSOLD
Forward P/E & Valuation
24.8x FAIR
vs 26.2x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$287.44
+20.6% upside
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$222.23 / $254.48
Trend: Uptrend
💡Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
✅ BUY SIGNAL: AME shows strong fundamentals and good volume confirmation. Solid entry point despite oversold pricing.
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$355.11
Based on 8.2% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$220.49
Trading above historical range

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 $238.31, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $238.27 to $252.20. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 24.8) is in line with its historical norms (26.2). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 1.8% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 15.6% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.

Technical Outlook: Technically, AME is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $222.22, while resistance sits at $254.48.

Market Sentiment: AME scores 74/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $287.44 (+20.6%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range $238.27 - $252.20
Company Quality Score 60/100 (BUY)
Volume Confirmation HIGH
Confidence Score 90.5%

Trading Range & Key Levels

30-Day Trading Range $238.27 - $252.20
Current vs Trading Range OVERSOLD
Support Level $222.23
Resistance Level $254.48
Current Trend Uptrend
Technical data as of Nov 10, 2026

Quantitative Signal Breakdown

  • BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
  • BULLISH: Strong technical setup (74/100)
  • BULLISH: High volume confirmation
  • BULLISH: Trading 20.6% below Wall St target ($287.44)
  • BULLISH: Bottoming setup score 74/100 — corrected, stabilizing, and turning up

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 24.78
Wall Street Target $287.44 (+20.6%)
Revenue Growth (YoY) 17.3%
Earnings Growth (YoY) 15.6%
Profit Margin 19.9%
Valuation Discount vs History -1.8% cheaper
PE vs Historical 24.8 vs 26.2 FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY): -1.8% (market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target $234.02 (-2%)
2-Year Target $229.81 (-4%)
3-Year Target $225.67 (-5%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 25→26) $238.63 (+0%)
3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull: (PE: 24.8, Growth: 12.3%) $337.58 (+42%)
Base: (SPY PE: 19.9, Growth: 12.3%) $270.59 (+14%)
Bear: (PE: 16.9, Growth: 12.3%) $230.00 (-4%)
📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (32x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (25x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 32.24 | Current EPS (TTM): $7.39
Bull Case $341.08 (+43%)
Analyst growth 30.2%, PE expands to 35.5
Base Case $310.07 (+30%)
Market implied 30.2%, PE stable at 32.2
Bear Case $162.00 (-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 27.4
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
💡 Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 24.8 to 26.2
Stabilization Target: $251.99 (+5.7%)
PE Expansion Potential: +5.7%
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Reddit & Retail Trader Sentiment (AME)

Bullish 2 Retail Mentions
Reddit / WSB Comments
1
Bearish
StockTwits Volume
1 msgs
24h retail stream
Last Tracked
Nov 3, 2026
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AI Retail Discussion Summary: AMETEK reported record third quarter earnings and raised full year guidance, leading to bullish sentiment on StockTwits. The Yahoo Finance article discusses the potential valuation of AMETEK's stock based on its earnings power.
Key Retail Themes: earnings valuation growth
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