The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. The RSI is most typically used on a 14-day period, measured on a scale from 0 to 100. Traditionally, an asset is considered overbought or overvalued when the RSI is above 70 and oversold or undervalued when it is below 30.
The Relative Strength Index (RSI), developed by J. Welles Wilder in his book “New Concepts in Technical Trading Systems.”, is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. The RSI is most typically used on a 14-day period, measured on a scale from 0 to 100.
Traditionally, an asset is considered overbought or overvalued when the RSI is above 70 and oversold or undervalued when it is below 30. A RSI surpasses the 30 level indicates a bullish sign, when it slides below 70 level, it’s a bearish sign. This level can be adjusted depending on the security’s pattern and the market’s underlying trend. In an uptrend or bullish market, the RSI might range within a higher interval, investors could set the support level higher. If a downtrend or bearish market occurs, investors may need to lower the resistance level.
RSI can also be used in trading techniques to indicate the trading signal, such as Divergences and Swing Rejections.
Applied Materials 14-Day RSI Related Terms
AMAT vs LRCX, KLAC, TER: 14-Day RSI Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Applied Materials's 14-Day RSI, along with its competitors' market caps and 14-Day RSI 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 14-Day RSI vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Applied Materials's 14-Day RSI distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied Materials's 14-Day RSI falls into.
* Note that the formula uses a positive value for the average loss.
* 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.
Applied Materials (AMAT) has a 14-Day RSI of 63.93 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. View historical data on Applied Materials and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Materials ranks #968 out of 1033 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 93.7%.
Is Applied Materials' 14-Day RSI too high?
Applied Materials' current 14-Day RSI is 63.93. The Semiconductors industry median 14-Day RSI is 49.31. Applied Materials' value of 63.93 is 29.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Materials ranks #968 out of 1033 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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' 14-Day RSI compare to LRCX and KLAC?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Applied Materials ranks #968 out of 1033 companies for 14-Day RSI. This places Applied Materials in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 14-Day RSI is 49.31. Applied Materials' value of 63.93 is 29.6% 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 14-Day RSI for a Semiconductors company?
The median 14-Day RSI among Semiconductors companies is 49.31, based on 1,033 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 14-Day RSI significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 14-Day RSI should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Applied Materials's current 14-Day RSI of 63.93 is 29.6% 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 14-Day RSI mean?
A high 14-Day RSI can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. View historical data on Applied Materials and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median 14-Day RSI is 49.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Applied Materials's current 14-Day RSI is 63.93. 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 (AMAT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $217.76, compared to a current price of $626.84 — trading 187.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 14-Day RSI is 63.93 and 29.6% above the Semiconductors industry median of 49.31. Applied Materials' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 14-Day RSI calculated?
14-Day RSI is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Applied Materials (AMAT), the current 14-Day RSI is 63.93 as of Jun. 27, 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 (AMAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Materials stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $626.84 is trading 187.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $217.76.
GuruFocus considers Applied Materials to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AMAT:
14-Day RSI: 63.93
GF Value™: $217.76 vs. price of $626.84 (187.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.6% above the Semiconductors median (#968 of 1033)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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