AlphaStocks
7.8
Strong Buy

APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE (AMAT)

Information Technology / Semiconductor Materials & Equipment

S&P 500

$430.93

Above average across most dimensions. A solid candidate.

Strong Buy

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

#11out of 1126 in Information Technology

Is APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE a Good Investment in 2026?

APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE (AMAT) scores 7.8 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Strong Buy rating. The Piotroski model rates APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE as Strong (7/9). However, the Greenblatt Magic Formula model rates it Caution — Top 25% (rank 24%). APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE currently trades above its estimated fair value of $317, suggesting limited upside at current prices. APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE ranks #11 out of 1126 stocks in the Information Technology sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E49.8ROE12.8Market Cap344B

Estimated Fair Value

$317.4136% above

Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 50x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of 1% may not justify the premium.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Strong

7/9

Buffett

Strong

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Neutral

Significantly above fair value

Lynch

Attractive

PEG 4.0 · Stalwart

Greenblatt

Caution

Top 25% (rank 24%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE (AMAT) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE (AMAT) scores 7.8 out of 10, earning a Strong Buy rating. This places it above average across most investment dimensions. Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 50x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of 1% may not justify the premium.
What is APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE's Piotroski F-Score?
APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE's Piotroski F-Score status is Strong. The raw score is 7/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is AMAT overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $317, AMAT appears overvalued. The stock currently trades 36% above its estimated fair value. Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 50x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of 1% may not justify the premium.
How does AMAT compare to other Information Technology stocks?
APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE ranks #11 out of 1126 stocks in the Information Technology sector, placing it in the top 1% of its sector by composite score. This is a strong position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about AMAT?
AlphaStocks evaluates AMAT using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Strong; Buffett: Strong; Graham: Neutral; Lynch: Attractive; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Caution. These models are combined into a single composite score of 7.8/10.

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