AMETEKWBO:AME +1.84%97 FCF Margin % is 22.09% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 19.28. GuruFocus rates WBO:AME with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of €177.16 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,036 Industrial Products companies, AMETEK ranks better than 95.03% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. AMETEK's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €369 Mil. AMETEK's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,668 Mil. Therefore, AMETEK's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.09%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AMETEK's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:AME'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.43 Med: 19.28 Max: 26.58
Current: 22.4
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of AMETEK was 26.58%. The lowest was 16.43%. And the median was 19.28%.
WBO:AME's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 95.03% of 3036
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.565
vs WBO:AME: 22.40
AMETEK FCF Margin % Related Terms
AMETEK FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AMETEK's FCF Margin % 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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, AMETEK's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, AMETEK's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AMETEK's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (WBO:AME) has a FCF Margin % of 22.09% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on AMETEK and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 19.28. Over the past decade, AMETEK's FCF Margin % has ranged from 16.43 to 26.58. According to the industry distribution chart, AMETEK ranks #151 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is AMETEK's FCF Margin % too high?
AMETEK's current FCF Margin % of 22.09% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 19.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.43 to a high of 26.58. The Industrial Products industry median FCF Margin % is 1.57. AMETEK's value of 22.09% is 1311.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AMETEK ranks #151 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AMETEK has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AMETEK's FCF Margin % compare to ROK and ITW?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, AMETEK ranks #151 out of 3036 companies for FCF Margin %. This places AMETEK in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.57. AMETEK's value of 22.09% is 1311.5% above this benchmark. Historically, AMETEK's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 16.43 to 26.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.28 vs. the industry median of 1.57, 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 FCF Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median FCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 1.57, based on 3,036 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AMETEK's current FCF Margin % of 22.09% is 1311.5% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on AMETEK and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AMETEK's current FCF Margin % is 22.09%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 19.28. 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 €177.16, compared to a current price of €210.80 — trading 19% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 22.09%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 19.28 and 1311.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.57. AMETEK's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AMETEK (WBO:AME), the current FCF Margin % is 22.09% as of Mar. 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 €210.80 is trading 19% above its estimated GF Value™ of €177.16.
GuruFocus considers AMETEK to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:AME:
FCF Margin %: 22.09% (15% above median its 10-year median of 19.28)
GF Value™: €177.16 vs. price of €210.80 (19% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1311.5% above the Industrial Products median (#151 of 3036)
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.
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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