AMETEK, Inc. (AME) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 11.04%
Is AMETEK, Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
AMETEK, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 11.04% is in line with its 5-year average of 10.34%, near the high end of its 5-year range (8.76%–11.13%).
The return on invested capital (ROIC) for AMETEK, Inc. (AME) is 11.04% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 0.41% (11.09%).
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AME Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
11.04%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
11.09%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
10.84%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
10.34%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
10.43%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
10.61%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
10.62%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-0.41%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+1.87%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+6.82%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+5.89%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+4.07%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+3.92%
AME Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMETEK, Inc. (AME) | — | 11.04% | 11.09% | 10.84% | 10.34% |
| Fastenal Company (FAST) | $53.48B | 28.17% | 27.85% | 28.02% | 26.95% |
| Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) | $51.73B | 19.91% | 21.74% | 25.01% | 23.46% |
| Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) | $51.24B | 13.71% | 13.05% | 14.13% | 13.66% |
| Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) | $62.65B | -10.09% | -16.12% | -18.18% | -20.49% |
| PACCAR Inc (PCAR) | $62.99B | 6.39% | 8.44% | 10.51% | 8.23% |
| Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON) | $36.47B | -1.11% | 0.27% | 2.42% | 0.62% |
| Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) | $35.93B | 16.77% | 24.66% | 28.49% | 27.83% |
| Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) | $73.81B | 24.49% | 25.84% | 24.99% | 22.94% |
| Dover Corporation (DOV) | $29.76B | 9.40% | 9.16% | 10.28% | 10.65% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
11.0%
ROE
13.9%
AMETEK, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
AMETEK, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for AMETEK, Inc. (AME)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for AME stock is 11.04%.
- Is AMETEK, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- AMETEK, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 11.04% is in line with its 5-year average of 10.34%, near the high end of its 5-year range (8.76%–11.13%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for AMETEK, Inc. (AME)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for AME stock is 11.09%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for AMETEK, Inc. (AME)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for AME stock is 10.84%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for AMETEK, Inc. (AME)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for AME stock is 10.34%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for AMETEK, Inc. (AME)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for AME stock is 10.43%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for AMETEK, Inc. (AME)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for AME stock is 10.61%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for AMETEK, Inc. (AME)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for AME stock is 10.62%.
AMETEK, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 11.04% |
| 2024-12-31 | 11.13% |
| 2023-12-31 | 10.25% |
| 2022-12-31 | 10.93% |
| 2021-12-31 | 9.90% |
| 2020-12-31 | 8.76% |
| 2019-12-31 | 10.58% |
| 2018-12-31 | 10.91% |
| 2017-12-31 | 11.10% |
| 2016-12-31 | 9.05% |
| 2015-12-31 | 11.04% |
| 2014-12-31 | 11.34% |
| 2013-12-31 | 11.04% |
| 2012-12-31 | 11.18% |
| 2011-12-31 | 11.48% |
| 2010-12-31 | 10.01% |
| 2009-12-31 | 8.80% |
| 2008-12-31 | 11.11% |
| 2007-12-31 | 11.19% |
| 2006-12-31 | 11.76% |
| 2005-12-31 | 10.49% |
| 2004-12-31 | 10.83% |
| 2003-12-31 | 10.25% |
| 2002-12-31 | 11.52% |
| 2001-12-31 | 9.98% |
| 2000-12-31 | 13.53% |
| 1999-12-31 | 12.63% |
| 1998-12-31 | 12.50% |
| 1997-12-31 | 15.15% |
| 1996-12-31 | 13.75% |
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About AMETEK, Inc.
AMETEK, Inc. is a global enterprise that develops and markets a diverse portfolio of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. The company's operations are structured into two principal divisions: the Electronic Instruments Group (EIG) and the Electromechanical Group (EMG). The EIG segment provides sophisticated instrumentation solutions catering to various sectors, including process control, aerospace, power generation, and general industrial applications. It also delivers specialized process and analytical tools essential for industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, automation, and food and beverage production. Furthermore, EIG supplies equipment for laboratory settings, ultra-precision manufacturing, medical diagnostics, and critical test and measurement tasks. Its offerings encompass power quality monitoring and metering devices, uninterruptible power supplies, programmable power equipment, electromagnetic compatibility testing apparatus, gas turbine components, environmental health and safety sensors, dashboard instruments for heavy vehicles, and specialized controls for food and beverage processing. For the aviation sector, EIG manufactures aircraft and engine sensors, monitoring systems, power units, fuel and fluid measurement systems, and data acquisition solutions. The EMG segment is known for its advanced engineered electrical connectors and protective electronics packaging, safeguarding sensitive and mission-critical components. It produces high-precision motion control products crucial for applications like data storage, medical devices, office equipment, and automated systems. This segment also manufactures specialized materials, including high-purity powdered metals, strips and foils, unique clad metals, and metal matrix composites. Additionally, EMG supplies motor-blower systems and heat exchangers for thermal regulation in military and commercial aircraft, and ground vehicles. It provides motors for diverse uses, such as commercial appliances, fitness machines, food and beverage processing equipment, hydraulic pumps, and industrial fans. A key service offered by EMG is its network of aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities. Beyond these core segments, the company also offers communication solutions tailored for clinical and educational environments. Established in 1930, AMETEK, Inc. maintains its headquarters in Berwyn, Pennsylvania.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Electrical Equipment & Parts
- CEO
- David A. Zapico