AMETEK, Inc. vs Novartis AG — how do they compare? AMETEK, Inc. trades at $255.78 (market cap $58.76B), while Novartis AG trades at $152.33 (market cap $295.37B). The key difference: Novartis AG is far larger — about 5× AMETEK, Inc.'s market cap, and Novartis AG pays the higher dividend (3.07%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AME | NVS | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $58.76B | $295.37B |
Sector | Industrials | Health |
52-Week High | $256.30 | $168.62 |
52-Week Low | $179.28 | $119.31 |
Enterprise Value | $60.30B | $336.69B |
Dividend Yield | 0.53% | 3.07% |
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Ametek is a diversified industrial conglomerate with over $6 billion in sales. The firm operates through an electronic instruments group and an electromechanical group. EIG designs and manufactures differentiated and advanced instruments for the process, aerospace, power, and industrial end markets. EMG is a focused, niche supplier of highly engineered automation solutions, thermal management systems, specialty metals, and electrical interconnects, among other products. About half of the firm's sales are made in the United States. The firm's asset-light strategy in place for nearly two decades emphasizes growth through acquisitions, new product development through research and development, driving operational efficiencies, and global and market expansion.
Read more on AME →Novartis develops and manufactures healthcare products through two segments: Innovative Medicines and Sandoz. It generates the vast majority of its revenue from Innovative Medicines segment consisting global business franchises in oncology, ophthalmology, neuroscience, immunology, respiratory, cardio-metabolic, and established medicines. The company sells its products globally, with the United States representing close to one third of total revenue.
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