Applied Materials, Inc. PE Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
PE Ratio (TTM)
42.38
Stock Price
$450.06
EPS (TTM)
$10.62
Forward PE
27.83
How It's Calculated
42.38 = $450.06 ÷ $10.62
What This Means
Applied Materials, Inc.'s PE ratio of 42.4 is significantly elevated, which often reflects very high growth expectations — or possible overvaluation.
About Applied Materials, Inc.
Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) operates in the Technology sector, specifically in Semiconductor Equipment & Materials. With a market capitalization of about $357.33B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $450.06, within a 52-week range of $154.47 to $462.40 (-2.7% from the high, +191.4% from the low). Beta of 1.65 suggests the stock has been more volatile than the broader market.
Trailing profit margin is about 29.3%, signaling a strong profit margin relative to many peers.
Understanding This Metric
The PE ratio is one of the most widely cited valuation multiples. For Applied Materials, Inc., it reflects how much investors pay today for each dollar of trailing earnings. High-growth Technology names often carry elevated PE ratios when the market prices in faster future profits, while mature companies with stable cash flows may trade at lower multiples even in the same sector.
Sector Comparison
Among Technology names on our S&P 100 coverage, Applied Materials, Inc.'s PE ratio of 42.38 can be compared with peers such as NVDA (32.38), AAPL (37.73), MSFT (26.82). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Technology stocks.
Key Takeaways
- AMAT is grouped in the Technology sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.65 suggests higher-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 29.3% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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PEG Ratio
1.53
Sector
Technology
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does AMAT's PE ratio mean?
The PE ratio shows how much investors pay per dollar of trailing earnings for Applied Materials, Inc.. A trailing PE of 42.38 means the market is pricing the stock at 42.38 times last twelve months' EPS — useful for comparing valuation across time and versus Technology peers, not as a buy/sell signal on its own.
Is 42.38 high or low vs sector peers?
Among Technology names in our S&P 100 coverage, peers such as INTU (20.24), ADP (20.71), CRM (22.12) offer context. AMAT's PE of 42.38 should be read with growth, margins, and balance-sheet risk — high PE can mean strong growth expectations; low PE can mean value or weaker outlook.
How often is this PE updated?
StockCalc refreshes AMAT metrics on U.S. trading days; this page shows data as of June 01, 2026. PE moves with price daily and with EPS when companies report earnings.
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