Amphenol (APH) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Amphenol (APH): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Technology Hardware & Equipment peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
| Profile Item | APH |
|---|---|
| Name | Amphenol Corporation |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Information Technology |
| GICS Industry Group | Technology Hardware & Equipment |
| GICS Industry | Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Electronic Components |
| Market Capitalization | 206.04 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | November 8, 1991 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: APH | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 51.93% | 54.92% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 57.59% | 26.41% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | 36.43% | 12.94% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: APH | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 44.37% | 55.35% |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.24 | 1.34 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -28.73% | -56.03% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: APH | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | 1.08 | 1.03 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | 1.55 | 1.55 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Amphenol (APH) posts ROE of 38.12%, in the upper peer quartile. That suggests the company earns more from each dollar of shareholders’ equity than most industry peers, a useful capital-efficiency signal.
APH
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
38.12%
Group distribution
- Max
- 44.01%
- APH
- 38.12%
- Q3
- 18.43%
- Median
- 10.41%
- Q1
- 0.66%
- Min
- -24.95%
Largest peers
- STX
- 371.53%
- AAPL
- 148.75%
- SNDK
- 91.64%
- APH
- 38.12%
- ANET
- 31.48%
- CSCO
- 27.32%
- DELL
- --
Net Margin (TTM)
Amphenol (APH) keeps 17.73% of revenue as net profit, putting net margin in the upper peer quartile. After operating costs, interest, and taxes, more of each sales dollar reaches shareholders than it does at most industry peers.
APH
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
17.73%
Group distribution
- Max
- 26.11%
- APH
- 17.73%
- Q3
- 10.66%
- Median
- 3.40%
- Q1
- -0.39%
- Min
- -11.93%
Largest peers
- SNDK
- 56.47%
- ANET
- 38.37%
- AAPL
- 27.62%
- STX
- 26.11%
- CSCO
- 20.95%
- APH
- 17.73%
- DELL
- 6.28%
Operating Margin (TTM)
Amphenol (APH) turns 29.78% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.
APH
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
29.78%
Group distribution
- Max
- 36.90%
- APH
- 29.78%
- Q3
- 17.13%
- Median
- 7.40%
- Q1
- 2.09%
- Min
- -18.45%
Largest peers
- SNDK
- 78.49%
- ANET
- 45.39%
- STX
- 43.07%
- AAPL
- 32.62%
- APH
- 29.78%
- CSCO
- 27.70%
- DELL
- 8.86%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: APH | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 38.12% | 10.41% |
| ROA (TTM) | 14.47% | 4.42% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 17.73% | 3.40% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 29.78% | 7.40% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 38.95% | 39.15% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Amphenol (APH) grew revenue 51.71%, above the industry benchmark range. Demand is expanding faster than at any typical peer, though growth that far ahead of the group is worth checking for acquisitions or other one-off contributions.
EPS Growth
Amphenol (APH) grew earnings per share 73.96%, in the upper peer quartile. Per-share profits are compounding faster than at most industry peers.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: APH | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 51.71% | 8.93% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 22.31% | 1.97% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | 73.96% | 9.70% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | 29.72% | 3.12% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Amphenol (APH) has current ratio of 1.89, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.
APH
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
1.89
Group distribution
- Max
- 4.95
- Q3
- 3.05
- Median
- 1.99
- APH
- 1.89
- Q1
- 1.32
- Min
- 0.17
Largest peers
- ANET
- 2.96
- SNDK
- 2.29
- APH
- 1.89
- STX
- 1.67
- AAPL
- 1.00
- DELL
- 0.95
- CSCO
- 0.93
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
Amphenol (APH) has debt-to-equity ratio of 1.20, in the higher-leverage quartile for its industry. The heavier reliance on borrowing can make earnings, rates, or refinancing conditions matter more.
APH
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
1.20
Group distribution
- Max
- 1.80
- APH
- 1.20
- Q3
- 0.82
- Median
- 0.27
- Q1
- 0.04
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- STX
- 1.80
- APH
- 1.20
- AAPL
- 0.78
- CSCO
- 0.59
- DELL
- --
- ANET
- --
- SNDK
- --
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: APH | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.89 | 1.99 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 1.20 | 0.27 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.42 | 0.25 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Amphenol (APH) has dividend yield of 0.55%, in the upper peer-yield quartile while still inside the industry range. The dividend offers more cash income per dollar of share price than most peers, though payout coverage still matters.
APH
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.55%
Group distribution
- Max
- 0.74%
- APH
- 0.55%
- Q3
- 0.32%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- CSCO
- 1.46%
- APH
- 0.55%
- DELL
- 0.45%
- AAPL
- 0.34%
- STX
- 0.32%
- ANET
- 0.00%
- SNDK
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Amphenol (APH) has payout ratio of 22.88%, above the industry’s usual payout band. A larger share of earnings is going to dividends, so the cushion narrows if profit weakens.
APH
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
22.88%
Group distribution
- Max
- 34.91%
- APH
- 22.88%
- Q3
- 14.28%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- CSCO
- 49.85%
- APH
- 22.88%
- STX
- 21.15%
- DELL
- 17.57%
- AAPL
- 12.04%
- ANET
- 0.00%
- SNDK
- 0.00%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: APH | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.55% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 22.88% | 0.00% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
Amphenol (APH) trades at P/E ratio of 41.88, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.
APH
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
41.88
Group distribution
- Max
- 106.10
- Q3
- 62.78
- APH
- 41.88
- Median
- 36.76
- Q1
- 22.85
- Min
- 11.58
Largest peers
- STX
- 69.93
- ANET
- 62.92
- APH
- 41.88
- DELL
- 39.08
- AAPL
- 35.08
- CSCO
- 34.15
- SNDK
- 20.70
P/S Ratio (TTM)
Amphenol (APH) trades at 7.10 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.
APH
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
7.10
Group distribution
- Max
- 17.14
- Q3
- 7.76
- APH
- 7.10
- Median
- 3.42
- Q1
- 1.39
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- ANET
- 23.79
- STX
- 18.12
- SNDK
- 11.83
- AAPL
- 9.56
- APH
- 7.10
- CSCO
- 6.95
- DELL
- 2.37
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Amphenol (APH) trades at 13.30 on P/B ratio, in the higher book-value quartile. The market is paying a premium to book, so stronger ROE, cleaner assets, or a better growth profile need to justify it.
APH
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
13.30
Group distribution
- Max
- 17.63
- APH
- 13.30
- Q3
- 8.56
- Median
- 4.23
- Q1
- 2.14
- Min
- -1.92
Largest peers
- STX
- 199.48
- AAPL
- 41.57
- SNDK
- 17.63
- ANET
- 16.95
- APH
- 13.30
- CSCO
- 9.01
- DELL
- -226.91
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: APH | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 41.88 | 36.76 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 7.10 | 3.42 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 13.30 | 4.23 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 1.85% | 2.00% |