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Applied MaterialsXSWX:AMAT -0.07%85 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 7.00% as of Apr. 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 20.20. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AMAT with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF185.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 758 Semiconductors companies, Applied Materials ranks better than 63.85% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Applied Materials's average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 7.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 7.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 14.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 21.50% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EPS without NRI growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate of Applied Materials was 150.20% per year. The lowest was -61.50% per year. And the median was 20.20% per year.
Applied Materials (XSWX:AMAT) 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Explanation
EPS without NRI is the amount of earnings without non-recurring items per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists Earnings per share without Non-Recurring Items, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
Applied Materials 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:AMAT vs LRCX, KLAC, TER: 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Applied Materials's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate 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.
Applied Materials 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Applied Materials's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied Materials's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate falls into.
Applied Materials 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EPS without NRI growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 7.00% mean?
Applied Materials (XSWX:AMAT) has a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 7.00% as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Applied Materials and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 20.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Materials ranks #274 out of 758 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is Applied Materials' 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate too high?
Applied Materials' current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 7.00% is 65% below median its 10-year median of 20.20. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Materials ranks #274 out of 758 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Applied Materials has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Materials' 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate compare to LRCX and KLAC?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Applied Materials ranks #274 out of 758 companies for 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate. This puts Applied Materials in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate for a Semiconductors company?
A good 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Applied Materials and its competitors. Applied Materials's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 7.00%, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 20.20. 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 CHF185.05, compared to a current price of CHF438.80 — trading 137.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 7.00%, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 20.20. Applied Materials' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Applied Materials (XSWX:AMAT), the current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 7.00% 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 CHF438.80 is trading 137.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF185.05.
GuruFocus considers Applied Materials to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:AMAT:
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate: 7.00% (65% below median its 10-year median of 20.20)
GF Value™: CHF185.05 vs. price of CHF438.80 (137.1% 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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