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Applied Materials's quarterly buildings and improvements
increased
from Oct. 2025 (CHF2,337 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (CHF2,363 Mil) and
increased
from Jan. 2026 (CHF2,363 Mil) to Apr. 2026 (CHF2,471 Mil).
Applied Materials's annual buildings and improvements
increased
from Oct. 2023 (CHF1,982 Mil) to Oct. 2024 (CHF2,032 Mil) and
increased
from Oct. 2024 (CHF2,032 Mil) to Oct. 2025 (CHF2,337 Mil).
Applied Materials Buildings And Improvements Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Applied Materials's Buildings And Improvements can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Applied Materials Buildings And Improvements Chart
Applied Materials Buildings And Improvements Calculation
Buildings are typically valued at the time of acquisition or construction. Broker and architect fees, permits, etc. can be covered within this category. Building components, such as a roof, are normally recorded separately in an asset register since the value and useful lives of these components equal much less than the building itself.
Building improvements that extend the useful life of a building will fall into the category of “building improvements” and should be capitalized. Improvements are commonly recorded at acquisition cost. Building improvement examples include roofing, remodeling, replacements, etc.
What does a Buildings And Improvements of CHF2,471 Mil mean?
Applied Materials (XSWX:AMAT) has a Buildings And Improvements of CHF2,471 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Buildings and improvements is the total value of a company's buildings and improvements to them. View historical data on Applied Materials and its competitors.
Is Applied Materials' Buildings And Improvements too high?
Applied Materials' current Buildings And Improvements is CHF2,471 Mil. Overall, Applied Materials has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Materials' Buildings And Improvements compare to LRCX and KLAC?
Applied Materials' Buildings And Improvements of CHF2,471 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buildings And Improvements for a Semiconductors company?
A good Buildings And Improvements depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Buildings And Improvements should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buildings And Improvements mean?
A high Buildings And Improvements can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Buildings and improvements is the total value of a company's buildings and improvements to them. View historical data on Applied Materials and its competitors. Applied Materials's current Buildings And Improvements is CHF2,471 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Materials (XSWX:AMAT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF175.40, compared to a current price of CHF437.05 — trading 149.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Buildings And Improvements is CHF2,471 Mil. Applied Materials' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buildings And Improvements calculated?
Buildings And Improvements is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Applied Materials (XSWX:AMAT), the current Buildings And Improvements is CHF2,471 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Applied Materials (XSWX:AMAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Materials stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF437.05 is trading 149.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF175.40.
GuruFocus considers Applied Materials to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:AMAT:
Buildings And Improvements: CHF2,471 Mil
GF Value™: CHF175.40 vs. price of CHF437.05 (149.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:AMAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturer in the world. It has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Applied Materials holds leading market share in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.
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