AMEStock and Options Trade Setup — AMETEK, Inc.
NYSE · Electronic Instruments & Precision Test Equipment · Moderate-liquidity options · Large cap · ~$48B
AMETEK is a textbook quality compounder — 60+ consecutive years of dividend growth, 20%+ operating margins, and a proven bolt-on M&A model that has compounded EPS at double digits for over a decade. The business is deliberately diversified across defensible niches where AME faces limited direct competition: ultra-precision instruments, MRO-driven aftermarket parts, and bespoke sensors for mission-critical applications. Aerospace and defense exposure benefits from multi-year DoD and commercial air travel recovery tailwinds. The medical device testing segment benefits from regulatory-driven replacement cycles. Every acquisition adds proprietary technology that raises switching costs. AMETEK trades at a consistent premium to industrials peers and deserves it — with low earnings volatility, the options market offers relatively cheap premium for a quality growth name.
Score History & Signal Changelog
Preview dataThis page is updated every 72 hours with the latest Scan results. Each data point below represents one complete algorithmic snapshot in time.
Signal Breakdown
Today's Trade Card
Options Profile
Risks & Fundamentals
Every setup carries risk. Here's what could move AME against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.
- 1.Acquisition integration risk — bolt-on strategy depends on disciplined pricing and operational execution
- 2.Aerospace & defense contract delays or defense budget cuts could slow ~35% of revenue
- 3.Premium valuation (~28× earnings) leaves limited margin of safety in a broad market drawdown
AME Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
Is AME a good options trade today?+
AMETEK, Inc. (AME) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 72/100, ranking it top 30% of today's scan. This composite score is built from four sub-signals — EMA cross, RSI zone, relative strength vs SPY, and volume surge — each scored 0–25. The current read is a bullish setup, so the algorithm is positioned bullish (calls / call debit spreads). A score above 65 typically warrants a trade card with stop and target; below that, the setup is on the watchlist but not actionable.
What is AME's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+
AME's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 70%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past AME trade cards that hit their target price before stopping out. Win rate is most meaningful once a ticker has 10+ closed trades — individual ticker rates can be noisy at smaller samples. Our portfolio-wide win rate across all closed trades is the more stable benchmark.
What strike and expiry does Stoptions.ai suggest for AME?+
The strike and expiry are shown on the trade card at the top of this page when the setup is active. Stoptions.ai algorithmically selects strikes targeting delta 0.35–0.45 and expirations 30–45 days out, adjusted for current implied volatility rank (IVR). When IVR is high, the system favors call debit spreads to limit vega risk; when IVR is low, single-leg long calls are preferred. The card includes the contract symbol, mid-price entry, stop, and target.
How often is the AME setup updated?+
Every 72 hours we refresh AME's Amora Edge Score and trade card. The underlying scan runs daily at 9:00 AM ET (pre-market) and 9:30 AM ET (post-open), so any new signal change is reflected within one trading session. If AME drops below the entry threshold or the regime shifts (e.g., SPY enters a confirmed bear), the trade card is replaced with a "no setup" notice automatically.
What does the Amora Edge Score measure for AME?+
The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to AME: (1) EMA cross — is the 20-day above the 50-day with both trending up? (2) RSI zone — is momentum in the 50–70 sweet spot, or extended/weak? (3) Relative strength vs SPY — is AME outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. AME currently scores 72.
How does AME compare to other Electronic Instruments & Precision Test Equipment setups?+
AME's sector rank and percentile against other Electronic Instruments & Precision Test Equipment tickers we track is shown on the /tickers index — sortable by Amora Edge Score, win rate, or sector. For direct comparison, see the "Related Electronic Instruments & Precision Test Equipment Options Setups" panel above. When multiple tickers in the same sector are scoring 80+, the algorithm flags the cluster as a sector rotation signal and may upweight position sizing.
Educational content only — not personalized investment advice. Options carry substantial risk.
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