QRFT0.120%
as of Jul 8
AME
DefensiveAMETEK INC
AMETEK, Inc. manufactures and sells electronic instruments (EIG) and electromechanical (EMG) devices in the United States and internationally. It operates through EIG and EMG segments.
Close · 3M
+4.51%
Held by 2 AI ETFs
PQUS0.110%
as of Jul 21
Signal performance
Each tracked ETF's moves on this stock, grouped by fund. Returns are measured from the signal date to the latest close — hypothetical, no commissions or slippage.
Buy signals2
Win rate100% (2/2)
Avg buy return+7.21%
QRFT · New entry · 1d
weight 0 → 0.110% (new)·stock down 10.0% in the 30 days before
Mar 20·entry $209.37·now $235.21Chased
+12.34%
since Mar 20
AIEQ · Exit · 1d
The PER of 33.88 and PBR of 4.45 for AME, alongside a 9.52% revenue growth and 14.39% ROE, present a mixed fundamental picture for AIEQ's daily ranking system. This valuation context is crucial for Amplify ETFs’ EquBot methodology, which applies a risk overlay to daily NLP-derived rankings from IBM Watson. The complete removal of AME from AIEQ's portfolio on 2026-05-30, after consistent 0.2000% weighting, occurred when the stock was priced at $225.85, a point representing 94% of its 52-week high, and amidst a recent -4.4% 30-day return. This suggests EquBot's hybrid fundamentals and sentiment analysis detected a deterioration in AME's relative appeal, potentially due to the high valuation, recent price dip from its peak, or a shift in the sentiment parsed from thousands of sources, leading to its departure from the high-turnover fund.
weight 0.200% → 0 (exited)·stock down 0.9% in the 30 days before
May 30·entry $223.36·now $235.21
+5.31%
since May 30
AIEQ · New entry · 1d
The AI ETF likely re-entered AME due to its strong financial efficiency, evidenced by solid revenue growth and a robust return on equity, which supports its premium valuation as a quality growth play within the Industrials sector. For retail investors, this re-entry highlights the AI's focus on quality and growth potential even in mature sectors. However, investors should independently verify if AME's future performance can sustain its current high valuation, rather than blindly following the AI's move. Always align such growth-oriented picks with personal risk tolerance and investment horizons.
weight 0 → 0.210% (new)·stock up 5.4% in the 30 days before
May 3·entry $230.43·now $235.21Drifting
+2.07%
since May 3
Sell signals show what the stock did after the AI exited. A negative number means the AI's exit was well-timed.
Buffett-style framework
Fails the frameworkas of May 4
AI ETFs AIEQ recently initiated a new position in AMETEK, while QRFT and PQUS are actively holding the company, indicating a positive outlook from these algorithmic strategies. This contrasts sharply with the value-investing framework's 'Fail' verdict, which identifies significant concerns regarding the company's financial health data and current valuation, suggesting a lack of a sufficient margin of safety.
- Circle of CompetenceAMETEK's diversified portfolio of specialized electronic instruments and electromechanical devices across various end markets offers sufficient predictability for long-term cash flow projections.
- Economic MoatAMETEK likely benefits from high switching costs for customers integrating its specialized components and instruments, alongside a strong reputation for reliability in niche industrial applications.
- ManagementThe provided data does not offer sufficient information to assess management's candor, capital allocation discipline, or skin in the game.
- Financial HealthThe current ROE of 14.39% is below the 15% threshold for a 10-year average, and crucial data on historical ROE, operating margins, debt levels, and owner earnings is missing, preventing a comprehensive assessment.
- Margin of SafetyThe current valuation multiples, including a PER of 34.56 and EV/EBITDA of 32.0, suggest a premium market price, leaving little to no margin of safety based on a conservative intrinsic value estimate.
AMETEK Inc. appears to fit within the circle of competence and possess durable economic moats through specialized products and customer switching costs. However, a comprehensive assessment of its financial health is hindered by missing historical data, and the current ROE falls short of the framework's strict criteria. Moreover, the current premium valuation multiples indicate a lack of margin of safety, leading to an overall 'Fail' verdict within this value-investing framework.
Educational interpretation generated by AI applying frameworks Warren Buffett documented in his shareholder letters and other public writings. Not a statement by Mr. Buffett or Berkshire Hathaway, and not investment advice.