AMETEK, Inc. (AME): analysis and signal as of September 4, 2026

Published on September 6, 2026 at 07:19 · Updated on September 6, 2026 at 07:19 · by Aurélien Ambert, QDNA

Exchange : NYSE · Sector : Producer Manufacturing

In short

The signal is no signal with a vote of 2/3 and without a score. The main reason is the absence of quantified data on the fundamental and technical layers, which prevents a decision on the price level.

Current signal: no signal (vote 2/3)
Deterministic score: -1.5 → signal expected by the scale : weak (September 10, 2026)
Layers: fundamentals : –, price : –, risks : –

Triggered rules

Rule	Weight
penalizes a PEG above 2, the anticipated growth is overpaid (overvalued fast grower)	-1.5
penalizes direct holding of US securities in a CTO (US estate tax at death), favors a UCITS ETF domiciled in IE	-1.0
moderately favors an asset with robust operating profitability (RMW factor), cross-check with accounting quality (possible manipulation)	+0.5
moderately favors a positive 12-1 month momentum (tailwind), BUT guardrail: costly rotation, long-term reversal, momentum crashes, a conviction signal, not a rotation trigger	+0.5

Thesis

AMETEK meets the qualitative criteria, with a durable competitive advantage, a high and durable return on invested capital, and exposure to defensive industrial niches aligned with the expansionary macroeconomic regime. The profile is consistent with the 2035 doctrine. The company has no fraud marker or sanctions exposure. The lack of fundamental and technical layers, without quantified data provided, prevents a decision on the price level.

Bull case

The main bullish argument rests on a durable competitive advantage in electronic and electromechanical instrumentation niches. Historically high operating margins, organic growth, and disciplined acquisitions support the thesis. Simultaneous exposure to health, defense, the semiconductor manufacturing process, and electrification benefits the current regime.

Bear case

The main bearish argument highlights a structurally high valuation on long-term multiples. Export exposure remains sensitive to global slowdown or a tariff shock. The price momentum is negative by 8,1 % over one month. Without the price layer, this movement cannot be characterized. Diversification cannot be quantified due to the lack of provided correlation.

Scenarios

The bullish scenario has a 30 % probability and targets a 15 to 25 % gain over 12 months if organic growth remains around 6 to 8 % and margins are maintained. The central scenario has a 50 % probability and describes sideways movement around the current price, with the dividend ex-date as the only catalyst. The bearish scenario has a 20 % probability and forecasts a maximum loss of 25 % in case of a marked slowdown in industrial investment or a cyclical shock.

Risks

The main risk remains the structurally high valuation and export exposure. A global slowdown or a tariff shock can amplify this risk. The negative price momentum of 8,1 % over one month cannot be characterized without the price layer. Diversification cannot be quantified due to the lack of provided correlation.

Market positioning (short sellers)

Short interest / shares outstanding: 1.29 %
Days to cover: 2.26
Settlement date: 2026-08-14
Source: FINRA (disseminated on 2026-08-26)

Market information published by FINRA (consolidated short interest, all venues), no directional comment.

Signal history (last 12 months)

Date	Signal	New fact
September 4, 2026	no signal (2/3)	The initial verdict remains unchanged. Two of the three analytical layers remain silent. They prevent any modification of the signal or the action.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the signal no signal?

The signal is no signal with a vote of 2/3. The company meets the qualitative criteria, but the lack of fundamental and technical layers prevents a decision. No quantified data is provided. The price level cannot therefore be evaluated. The initial verdict remains unchanged.

What are the bullish arguments?

The main bullish argument rests on a durable competitive advantage in electronic and electromechanical instrumentation niches. Historically high operating margins support the thesis. Organic growth and disciplined acquisitions complete the profile. Exposure to health, defense, the semiconductor manufacturing process, and electrification benefits the current regime.

What are the bearish arguments?

The main bearish argument highlights a structurally high valuation on long-term multiples. Export exposure remains sensitive to a global slowdown or a tariff shock. The price momentum is negative by 8,1 % over one month. Without the price layer, this movement cannot be characterized. Diversification cannot be quantified due to the lack of provided correlation.

Sources

The official filings below are the issuer's own, matched to this stock by its identifier (LEI, CIK or ISIN). The figures quoted above come from an automated arbitration: they have not been re-checked one by one.

August 26, 2026 — 8.01 Other Events; 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits (SEC · 8-K)
August 11, 2026 — 8.01 Other Events (SEC · 8-K)
August 4, 2026 — 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition; 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits (SEC · 8-K)
August 4, 2026 — 10-Q (SEC · 10-Q)

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Tool and analysis: QDNA, Aurélien Ambert.
Analysis (arbitration) completed on September 4, 2026; this page was completed on September 6, 2026 at 07:19 (UTC).
Interests: no position in the stock analysed (AME) is recorded in the data consulted on September 12, 2026 (UTC). This does not confirm the absence of holdings or other interests. The situation at the analysis publication date has not been reconstructed.
This declaration covers only recorded positions in this stock; it is not an exhaustive verification of other interests or remuneration.
Methodology: analysis chain, score formula and scale described on the public methodology page.
Analysis horizon: 2035.