AMETEK (WBO:AME) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.43 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 16% Above Median

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WBO:AME AMETEK Inc WBO:AME
96 GF Score
Price €207.50
GF Value €178.07
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is AMETEK Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

AMETEK WBO:AME -2.76% 96 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.43 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 6.40. GuruFocus rates WBO:AME with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of €178.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,268 Industrial Products companies, AMETEK ranks worse than 87.08% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), AMETEK's current share price is €207.50. AMETEK's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €27.93. AMETEK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 7.43.

The historical rank and industry rank for AMETEK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

WBO:AME' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.37   Med: 6.4   Max: 8.16
Current: 7.2

During the past years, AMETEK's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.16. The lowest was 4.37. And the median was 6.40.

WBO:AME's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
87.08% of 2268 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.1 vs WBO:AME: 7.20

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

AMETEK's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €41.234. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €27.93 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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AMETEK  (WBO:AME) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


AMETEK Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


AMETEK Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AMETEK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

AMETEK Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

AMETEK Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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AMETEK Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.94 6.05 6.11 6.54 6.56

WBO:AME vs ROK, IR, ITW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, AMETEK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


AMETEK Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, AMETEK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AMETEK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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AMETEK Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

AMETEK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=207.50/27.93
=7.43

* 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.

AMETEK's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, AMETEK's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=41.234/330.2130*330.2130
=41.234

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

AMETEK Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 12.853 241.018 17.610
201609 12.987 241.428 17.763
201612 13.459 241.432 18.408
201703 13.838 243.801 18.743
201706 13.852 244.955 18.673
201709 13.672 246.819 18.291
201712 14.721 246.524 19.718
201803 14.727 249.554 19.487
201806 16.013 251.989 20.984
201809 16.659 252.439 21.791
201812 16.418 251.233 21.579
201903 17.335 254.202 22.518
201906 18.087 256.143 23.317
201909 19.328 256.759 24.857
201912 20.097 256.974 25.825
202003 21.031 258.115 26.905
202006 21.217 257.797 27.177
202009 21.050 260.280 26.706
202012 21.215 260.474 26.895
202103 22.277 264.877 27.772
202106 22.772 271.696 27.677
202109 24.099 274.310 29.010
202112 26.252 278.802 31.093
202203 27.226 287.504 31.270
202206 28.639 296.311 31.916
202209 31.369 296.808 34.900
202212 30.679 296.797 34.133
202303 31.462 301.836 34.420
202306 32.331 305.109 34.991
202309 33.869 307.789 36.337
202312 34.667 306.746 37.319
202403 35.685 312.332 37.728
202406 37.124 314.175 39.019
202409 37.200 315.301 38.959
202412 39.969 315.605 41.819
202503 39.967 319.799 41.268
202506 38.999 322.561 39.924
202509 38.961 324.800 39.610
202512 39.631 324.054 40.384
202603 41.234 330.213 41.234

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.43 mean?
AMETEK (WBO:AME) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.43 as of Jul. 30, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on AMETEK and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 6.40. Over the past decade, AMETEK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.37 to 8.16. According to the industry distribution chart, AMETEK ranks #1975 out of 2268 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 87.1%.
Is AMETEK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
AMETEK's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.43 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 6.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.37 to a high of 8.16. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.10. AMETEK's value of 7.43 is 253.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AMETEK ranks #1975 out of 2268 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, AMETEK has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AMETEK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ROK and IR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, AMETEK ranks #1975 out of 2268 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places AMETEK in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.10. AMETEK's value of 7.43 is 253.8% above this benchmark. Historically, AMETEK's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.37 to 8.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.40 vs. the industry median of 2.10, AMETEK has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.10, based on 2,268 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AMETEK's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.43 is 253.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on AMETEK and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AMETEK's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.43, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 6.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AMETEK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMETEK (WBO:AME) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €178.07, compared to a current price of €207.50 — trading 16.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.43, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 6.40 and 253.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.10. AMETEK's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AMETEK (WBO:AME), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.43 as of Jul. 30, 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 AMETEK (WBO:AME) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMETEK stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €207.50 is trading 16.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €178.07. GuruFocus considers AMETEK to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:AME:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.43 (16% above median its 10-year median of 6.40)
  • GF Value™: €178.07 vs. price of €207.50 (16.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 253.8% above the Industrial Products median (#1975 of 2268)

No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:AME stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AMETEK Business Description

Address 1100 Cassatt Road, Berwyn, PA, USA, 19312-1177
Founded in 1930 and transformed over the decades through the acquisition of dozens of esteemed brands, Ametek owns more than 40 autonomous industrial businesses operating across research, aerospace, energy, medical, and manufacturing. Ametek segments its business into two operating groups: the electronic instruments group and the electromechanical group. The EIG sells a broad portfolio of analytical, test, and measurement instruments, while the EMG sells highly engineered components, interconnects, and specialty metals. The company emphasizes product differentiation and market leadership in the niche markets it operates in.
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