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AMPHENOL CORP /DE/

APH · Technology · $186.3B mkt cap · FY2025 filings · Narrow moat

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76/ 100
Narrow moat

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Pricing power55

Median gross margin 32.4% over 10y, very stable.

Returns on capital90

Median ROIC 17.7%, above the 9% hurdle in 100% of years.

Balance-sheet safety81

Net debt/EBITDA 0.6x, interest coverage 16x.

Capital discipline80

Owner earnings +19.7%/yr, share count n/a.

Margin of safety

Above valueOn sale
428% above value
Owner earnings (normalized)
$2.0B
Est. intrinsic value / share
$28.79
Recent price
$151.91
Discount to value
428% above value

Conservative model: 9% discount rate, 4% assumed growth (capped at 4%), maintenance capex ≈ min(capex, D&A).

Moat Score history

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