AMETEK (LTS:0HF7) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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LTS:0HF7 AMETEK Inc LTS:0HF7
97 GF Score
Price $233.35
GF Value $200.71
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is AMETEK Moat Score?

AMETEK LTS:0HF7 +0.80% 97 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HF7 with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $200.71 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,033 Industrial Products companies, AMETEK ranks better than 98.94% on this metric.

AMETEK has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

AMETEK has Narrow Moat: AMETEK Inc has a strong narrow moat due to its proprietary technology and economies of scale in niche markets. Its innovation and customer relationships provide a competitive edge, but not enough for a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes AMETEK might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

AMETEK  (LTS:0HF7) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

AMETEK Moat Score Related Terms

LTS:0HF7 vs ROK, ITW, IR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, AMETEK's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, AMETEK's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AMETEK's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
AMETEK (LTS:0HF7) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, AMETEK ranks #32 out of 3033 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is AMETEK's Moat Score too high?
AMETEK's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, AMETEK ranks #32 out of 3033 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 Moat Score compare to ROK and ITW?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, AMETEK ranks #32 out of 3033 companies for Moat Score. This places AMETEK in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Industrial Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. AMETEK's current Moat Score is 6. 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 (LTS:0HF7) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $200.71, compared to a current price of $233.35 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AMETEK (LTS:0HF7), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 15, 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 (LTS:0HF7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMETEK stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $233.35 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $200.71. GuruFocus considers AMETEK to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HF7:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $200.71 vs. price of $233.35 (16.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HF7 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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