Shipping and Handling — Cost of Sales
Ametek Shipping and Handling — Cost of Sales remained flat by 0.0% to $30.60M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 39.7%, from $21.90M to $30.60M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Shipping and Handling — Cost of Sales shows an upward trend with a 9.2% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase in this metric relative to revenue suggests rising logistics costs, supply chain inefficiencies, or higher fuel and freight surcharges, while a decrease indicates improved distribution productivity or lower shipping volumes.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the direct costs incurred by the company to transport, package, and deliver products to customers...
Peer comparison
Peers in industrial manufacturing and distribution typically report these costs within their broader cost of goods sold or as a component of selling, general, and administrative expenses, depending on accounting policy.
ame_segment_shipping_and_handling_cost_of_salesHistorical Data
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $86.10M | $103.70M | $77.90M | $87.60M | $122.40M |
| YoY Change | — | +20.4% | -24.9% | +12.5% | +39.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ametek's shipping and handling — cost of sales?
- Ametek (AME) reported shipping and handling — cost of sales of $30.60M in Q4 2025.
- How has Ametek's shipping and handling — cost of sales changed year-over-year?
- Ametek's shipping and handling — cost of sales increased by 39.7% year-over-year, from $21.90M to $30.60M.
- What is the long-term trend for Ametek's shipping and handling — cost of sales?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Ametek's shipping and handling — cost of sales has grown at a 9.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $86.10M to $122.40M.
- What does shipping and handling — cost of sales mean?
- The total direct costs associated with shipping and handling products to customers.