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With a market cap of $53.7 billion, AMETEK, Inc. (AME) is a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices serving a wide range of industrial, aerospace, power, medical, and commercial markets. It operates through its Electronic Instruments Group (EIG) and Electromechanical Group (EMG), offering highly engineered solutions worldwide.
Shares of the Berwyn, Pennsylvania-based company have outpaced the broader market over the past 52 weeks. AME stock has increased 26.3% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has returned 15%. Moreover, shares of AMETEK are up 14.4% on a YTD basis, compared to SPX’s 1.9% gain.