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(AMAT) Applied Materials - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US0382221051

AMAT: Semiconductor, Equipment, Services, Software, Displays

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor, display, and related industries. The company operates through three core segments: Semiconductor Systems, Applied Global Services, and Display. The Semiconductor Systems segment develops and manufactures capital equipment used in the fabrication of semiconductor chips, including tools for etching, deposition, and lithography. Applied Global Services offers comprehensive solutions to enhance equipment performance and factory productivity, including spares, upgrades, and automation software. The Display segment provides technologies for manufacturing liquid crystal displays (LCDs), organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and other advanced display technologies used in consumer electronics and solar energy applications.

Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and incorporated in 1967, Applied Materials operates globally with a significant presence in the United States, China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Southeast Asia, Europe, and other international markets. The company is a key player in enabling the production of advanced semiconductors and displays, supporting the global demand for chips used in AI, 5G, IoT, and other cutting-edge technologies.

Ticker Symbol: AMAT (NASDAQ) | GICS Sub Industry: Semiconductor Materials & Equipment | Country Origin: United States

Based on the provided technical and fundamental data, here is a 3-month forecast for Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT): The stock is currently trading below its 20-day SMA (143.27) and 50-day SMA (155.48), indicating bearish momentum. The 200-day SMA (181.32) is significantly higher, suggesting a potential long-term downtrend if the stock fails to recover. The Average True Range (ATR) of 7.26 indicates moderate volatility, which could lead to price fluctuations within a narrow range. Resistance levels at 147.2, 156.0, and 169.9 may act as barriers to upward movement. If the stock breaks above these levels, it could signal a reversal. However, given the current price action and the bearish SMA alignment, the stock is likely to remain under pressure in the near term. Fundamentally, the companys strong return on equity (34.06%) and forward P/E ratio of 14.93 suggest potential for growth, especially if demand for semiconductor equipment increases. However, the high P/B ratio (6.03) and P/S ratio (4.26) indicate that the market expects significant future growth, which may not materialize if the global semiconductor market experiences a downturn. Overall, the stock is expected to remain range-bound with a bearish bias in the short term, unless it breaks above the key resistance levels. Investors should monitor the companys earnings reports and industry trends for further guidance.

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AMAT Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 123,125m
Sector Technology
Industry Semiconductor Equipment & Materials
GiC Sub-Industry Semiconductor Materials & Equipment
IPO / Inception 1972-10-05

AMAT Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 44.3
Fundamental 82.2
Dividend Rating 69.9
Rel. Strength -29
Analysts 4.11/5
Fair Price Momentum 136.33 USD
Fair Price DCF 53.58 USD

AMAT Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 1.23%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.53%
Annual Growth 5y 11.81%
Payout Consistency 99.0%

AMAT Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -85.6%
Growth Correlation 12m -89.2%
Growth Correlation 5y 77.6%
CAGR 5y 27.09%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.49
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.33
Alpha -41.73
Beta 1.828
Volatility 57.18%
Current Volume 7273.3k
Average Volume 20d 7801.7k
What is the price of AMAT stocks?
As of May 01, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 150.71 with a total of 7,273,325 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +4.97%, over one month by +3.85%, over three months by -16.24% and over the past year by -23.49%.
Is Applied Materials a good stock to buy?
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) is currently (May 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 82.15 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of AMAT as of May 2025 is 136.33. This means that AMAT is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -9.54%.
Is AMAT a buy, sell or hold?
Applied Materials has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.11. Therefor, it is recommend to buy AMAT.
  • Strong Buy: 19
  • Buy: 6
  • Hold: 12
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecast for AMAT stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, AMAT Applied Materials will be worth about 159.8 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 150.71. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +6.04%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 202.8 34.5%
Analysts Target Price 212 40.7%
ValueRay Target Price 159.8 6%