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12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-07-20), Applied Materials's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 2574.71%.
The industry rank for Applied Materials's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:AMAT's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 82.24% of 991
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 46.24
vs XSWX:AMAT: 2574.71
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Applied Materials 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
XSWX:AMAT vs LRCX, KLAC, TER: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Applied Materials's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Applied Materials's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied Materials's 12-1 Month Momentum % 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.
What does a 12-1 Month Momentum % of 2574.71% mean?
Applied Materials (XSWX:AMAT) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of 2574.71% as of Jul. 20, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Applied Materials and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Materials ranks #176 out of 991 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is Applied Materials' 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Applied Materials' current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 2574.71%. The Semiconductors industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 46.24. Applied Materials' value of 2574.71% is 5468.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Materials ranks #176 out of 991 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to LRCX and KLAC?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Applied Materials ranks #176 out of 991 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This places Applied Materials in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 46.24. Applied Materials' value of 2574.71% is 5468.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 12-1 Month Momentum % for a Semiconductors company?
The median 12-1 Month Momentum % among Semiconductors companies is 46.24, based on 991 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 12-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Applied Materials's current 12-1 Month Momentum % of 2574.71% is 5468.1% 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Applied Materials and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 46.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Applied Materials's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 2574.71%. 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 CHF171.06, compared to a current price of CHF430.35 — trading 151.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 2574.71% and 5468.1% above the Semiconductors industry median of 46.24. 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 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Applied Materials (XSWX:AMAT), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 2574.71% as of Jul. 20, 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 CHF430.35 is trading 151.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF171.06.
GuruFocus considers Applied Materials to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:AMAT:
12-1 Month Momentum %: 2574.71%
GF Value™: CHF171.06 vs. price of CHF430.35 (151.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5468.1% above the Semiconductors median (#176 of 991)
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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