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Purchase Obligation

Ametek Purchase Obligation decreased by 6.1% to $715.60M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 6.1%, from $761.90M to $715.60M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Purchase Obligation shows an upward trend with a 7.7% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2026
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

A high ratio of purchase obligations to total assets may signal higher operational risk and reduced liquidity.

Detailed definition

The aggregate value of all legally binding, non-cancellable purchase obligations for goods or services. This metric prov...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for assessing total contractual liability exposure across all sectors.

Metric ID: other_purchase_obligation

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$890.90M$1.12B$790.00M$761.90M$715.60M
QoQ Change—+25.7%-29.4%-3.6%-6.1%
YoY Change—+25.7%-29.4%-3.6%-6.1%
Range$715.60M – $1.12B
CAGR-19.7%
Avg YoY Growth-3.3%
Median YoY Growth-4.8%
Current Streak3 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ametek's purchase obligation?
Ametek (AME) reported purchase obligation of $715.60M in Q4 2025.
How has Ametek's purchase obligation changed year-over-year?
Ametek's purchase obligation decreased by 6.1% year-over-year, from $761.90M to $715.60M.
What is the long-term trend for Ametek's purchase obligation?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Ametek's purchase obligation has grown at a 7.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $494.10M to $715.60M.
What does purchase obligation mean?
The total value of all contractual purchase obligations.