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AMETEK INC (AME) Stock Technical Analysis

NYSE:AME - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US0311001004 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

179.28  -0.76 (-0.42%)

Technical Rating and Analysis

8

Taking everything into account, AME scores 8 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and medium term time frames. Compared to the overall market, AME is only an average performer.

The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
AME is currently showing a bull flag pattern! A bull flag pattern occurs when prices pull back slightly after a strong rise up. This may be a nice opportunity for an entry.
AME has an average volume of 1411740 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
When comparing the performance of all stocks over the past year, AME turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 53% of all stocks.
AME is part of the Electrical Equipment industry. There are 95 other stocks in this industry, AME did better than 69% of them.
AME is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so AME is lagging the market slightly.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
AMETEK INC / AME Weekly stock chart
AMETEK INC / AME Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

7

AME has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 180.44. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 179.93, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

151.21

187.83

We found 2 important support areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 170.03 to 177.63. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 152.74 to 154.09. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the weekly time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 179.93 to 181.80. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Resistance @185.97 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for AME is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for AME is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength53.38NEUTRALAME is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of AME is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of AME is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of AME is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)59.57NEUTRALThe RSI value for AME is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.01NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests AME has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)76.78NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for AME is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.78LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for AME suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)20.3NEUTRALThe ADX value for AME suggests a possible start of a new trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
181.81175.376.44 (3.54%)25.00%
An entry @181.81. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @175.37. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 6.44 points, which is 3.54%.When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.89%.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
AMETEK INC / AME Daily stock chart

AMETEK INC

NYSE:AME (5/30/2025, 11:15:32 AM)

179.28

-0.76 (-0.42%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Performance
% Chg-0.42%
1 Week1.33%
2 Weeks0.38%
1 Month6.17%
3 Month-4.89%
6 Month-7.38%
12 Month6.17%
2 Year24.11%
3 Year48.22%
5 Year96.31%
10 Year234.9%
15 Year897.76%
Volatility
ATR(14)3.06
ATR(20)%1.78%
ATR Inc-19.87%
Range Today1.14
ADR(20)2.65
ADR(20)%1.48%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS53.38
Mansfield-0.03
10 Day High182.88
10 Day Low175.38
20 Day High182.88
20 Day Low163.2
52 Week High198.33
52 Week Low145.02
CS1 End179.93
CR1 Start180.44
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.82%
DER(5)-1.44%
Volume161.78K
Volume Incr-14.2%
Vol(5)1.06M
Vol(50)1.41M