AMETEK, Inc. vs Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. — how do they compare? AMETEK, Inc. trades at $255.78 (market cap $58.76B), while Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. trades at $3.33 (market cap $498.02M). The key difference: AMETEK, Inc. is far larger — about 118× Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc.'s market cap, and AMETEK, Inc. pays a 0.53% dividend while Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AME | SPCE | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $58.76B | $498.02M |
Sector | Industrials | Industrials |
52-Week High | $256.30 | $7.52 |
52-Week Low | $179.28 | $2.17 |
Enterprise Value | $60.30B | $597.87M |
Dividend Yield | 0.53% | — |
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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 →Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. develops space vehicles. The Company designs exploration technology such as missiles, rockets, and other related equipment. Virgin Galactic Holdings serves customers in the United States.
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