AMETEKWBO:AME +1.84%97 Net Margin % is 20.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 18.35. 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 3,039 Industrial Products companies, AMETEK ranks better than 94.57% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. AMETEK's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €345 Mil. AMETEK's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,668 Mil. Therefore, AMETEK's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.71%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AMETEK's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:AME'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.34 Med: 18.35 Max: 20.11
Current: 20.11
WBO:AME's Net Margin % is ranked better than 94.57% of 3039
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 4.53
vs WBO:AME: 20.11
AMETEK (WBO:AME) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
AMETEK Net Margin % Related Terms
AMETEK Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AMETEK's Net 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, AMETEK's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AMETEK's Net 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 Net Margin % of 20.71% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on AMETEK and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 18.35. Over the past decade, AMETEK's Net Margin % has ranged from 13.34 to 20.11. According to the industry distribution chart, AMETEK ranks #165 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 5.4%.
Is AMETEK's Net Margin % too high?
AMETEK's current Net Margin % of 20.71% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 18.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.34 to a high of 20.11. The Industrial Products industry median Net Margin % is 4.53. AMETEK's value of 20.71% is 357.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AMETEK ranks #165 out of 3039 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 Net Margin % compare to ROK and ITW?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, AMETEK ranks #165 out of 3039 companies for Net Margin %. This places AMETEK in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.53. AMETEK's value of 20.71% is 357.2% above this benchmark. Historically, AMETEK's own Net Margin % has ranged from 13.34 to 20.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.35 vs. the industry median of 4.53, 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 Net Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 4.53, based on 3,039 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AMETEK's current Net Margin % of 20.71% is 357.2% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on AMETEK and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AMETEK's current Net Margin % is 20.71%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 18.35. 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 Net Margin % is 20.71%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 18.35 and 357.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 4.53. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AMETEK (WBO:AME), the current Net Margin % is 20.71% 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:
Net Margin %: 20.71% (13% above median its 10-year median of 18.35)
GF Value™: €177.16 vs. price of €210.80 (19% above fair value)
Industry Position: 357.2% above the Industrial Products median (#165 of 3039)
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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