AME vs AOS: Options Risk Comparison

AMETEK INC/ and SMITH A O CORP compared side by side — risk score, IV Rank, edge and earnings. Updated every 30 minutes.

Metric	AME	AOS
Risk Score	73	85
Risk Band	HIGH	HIGH
IV Rank	39.6	32.4
IV %	32.8%	36.0%
Edge Score	-33	-53
Price Δ	+1.0%	-0.2%
Next Earnings	2026-11-03	2026-10-29
Sector	Industrials	Industrials

Which has higher options risk?

SMITH A O CORP (AOS) currently carries the higher options risk score (85 vs 73 for AME) — meaning more active catalysts that can drive an overnight move. For selling option premium, AMETEK INC/ (AME) has the better edge score (-33) — a stronger blend of high IV Rank and low risk.

Risk score (0–100) reflects active catalysts — earnings, legal, SEC filings and news. Edge score = IV Rank − risk score; higher is better for selling premium.

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