Ametek Inc/

AMETEK INC/ (AME) is currently classified as Application Software within Software (Technology). Classification confidence: 0.66 (rule-based classification). Capital structure on the latest snapshot: total assets 16,309,535,000 USD, total equity 10,919,297,000, short-term debt 0, long-term debt 1,062,603,000. Net cash position is approximately -581,353,000 USD. Self-calculated market cap is 50,971,657,125 USD (market_price × shares_outstanding_diluted). Profitability profile: revenue 1,928,437,000, gross profit 0, operating income 514,936,000, net income 399,357,000. Return on equity ~13.6%. Return on assets ~9.1%. Operating-cash-flow to net-income ratio is 1.22. Risk profile from automated assessment: liquidity risk high, dilution risk medium. Flags: Current ratio is close to the minimum comfort range.; Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.; Source documents mention dilution or offering risk.. Recent news context: [TRIGGER] allocator_boost: allocator_boost (allocator) on AME — watcher=allocator; producer_version=ws49-p2a-v1; plan_date=2026-07-26; rank=25; ev=8.315025; company_id=7761de65-17f0-4ace-b9cb-0f7179bcd4c0; jurisdiction=US; term_contributions={'event_proximity': 2.01096, 'gradability': 2.0, 'staleness': 3.610918, 'credibility_interest': 0.693147}; days_since_analysis=36; pending_promises=1; reason=Allocator coverage boost rank #25 EV=8.315025 for AME (hot+stale; days_since=36); contributing_watchers=allocator (source=allocator; url=allocator:2026-07-26:AME). Additional context: allocator_boost: watcher=allocator; producer_version=ws49-p2a-v1; plan_date=2026-07-26; rank=25; ev=8.315025; company_id=7761de65-17f0-4ace-b9cb-0f7179bcd4c0; jurisdiction=US; term_contributions={'event_proximity': 2.01096, 'gradability': 2.0, 'staleness': 3.610918, 'credibility_interest': 0.693147}; days_since_analysis=36; pending_promises=1; reason=Allocator coverage boost rank #25 EV=8.315025 for AME (hot+stale; days_since=36); contributing_watchers=allocator. Comparable peers identified within the same class: Microsoft, Salesforce, ServiceNow.

Ametek Inc (AME) has entered the scope of analysis, marking the first available data point for the ticker with no prior basis for computing material changes. This initial snapshot establishes the baseline for monitoring the industrial technology company, which currently maintains membership in one major index and is tracked by a broad base of 39 top holders. The most significant activity detected involves major modifications to institutional holdings as of March 31, 2026. Specifically, investor ID 931 adjusted its position dramatically, with records showing a shift between holding 41,132 shares (valued at approximately $8.8 million) and 754,290 shares (valued at approximately $157.8 million). These conflicting or sequential updates, detected in late June 2026, highlight substantial volatility or correction in the reporting of this specific stakeholder's weight, which fluctuated between 0.004% and 7.58% of the portfolio. Simultaneously, investor ID 587 executed a major modification to its Ametek position during the same period. Data indicates a swing between a minimal holding of 4,916 shares (valued at roughly $1.05 million, or 0.0006% weight) and a significantly larger position of 188,652 shares (valued at approximately $40.4 million, or 2.33% weight). These changes, detected between June 24 and June 26, 2026, suggest active rebalancing or data reconciliation efforts by this investor regarding their exposure to Ametek. These holder changes underscore the dynamic nature of Ametek's shareholder base, even in the absence of reported analyst coverage or officer changes in the current dataset. With no cross-source signals or sagas reported, the focus remains on these institutional adjustments, which provide early insight into capital allocation trends among key investors as the company continues its operations under its current index membership.

Analysts project 15% upside to a mean price target of $254.96, reflecting strong market confidence in the company's future performance.

Low leverage band with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21 suggests a conservative capital structure capable of withstanding economic volatility.

Revenue declined 5.0% year-over-year in FY2025, signaling weakening top-line growth momentum and potential demand headwinds for the business.

Free cash flow dropped 6.0% year-over-year in FY2025, indicating deteriorating cash generation capabilities despite stable operating income trends.

High liquidity risk flags suggest potential challenges in meeting short-term obligations, given a current ratio of just 1.06.

Net income decreased 4.6% year-over-year in FY2025, reflecting pressure on profitability despite the company's high margin profile.

Medium dilution risk indicates potential share count expansion, which could erode per-share earnings and value for existing investors.

Revenue $1.93B; Operating income $514.9M.

• ▍Revenue $1.93B
• ▍Operating income $514.9M
• ▍Net margin 20.7%

Revenue $5.40B; Operating income $1.40B.

• ▍Revenue $5.40B
• ▍Operating income $1.40B
• ▍Net margin 20.0%

Revenue $3.51B; Operating income $916.5M.

• ▍Revenue $3.51B
• ▍Operating income $916.5M
• ▍Net margin 20.2%

Revenue $7.40B; Operating income $1.91B.

• ▍Revenue $7.40B
• ▍Operating income $1.91B
• ▍Net margin 20.0%

Revenue $6.94B; Operating income $1.78B.

• ▍Revenue $6.94B
• ▍Operating income $1.78B
• ▍Net margin 19.8%

Revenue $6.94B; Operating income $1.78B.

• ▍Revenue $6.94B
• ▍Operating income $1.78B
• ▍Net margin 19.8%

Revenue $6.60B; Operating income $1.71B.

• ▍Revenue $6.60B
• ▍Operating income $1.71B
• ▍Net margin 19.9%

Revenue $6.60B; Operating income $1.71B.

• ▍Revenue $6.60B
• ▍Operating income $1.71B
• ▍Net margin 19.9%