AME vs BLDR: Options Risk Comparison

AMETEK INC/ and Builders FirstSource, Inc. compared side by side — risk score, IV Rank, edge and earnings. Updated every 30 minutes.

Metric	AME	BLDR
Risk Score	31	81
Risk Band	LOW	HIGH
IV Rank	32.5	10.1
IV %	28.9%	56.9%
Edge Score	+2	-71
Price Δ	+0.4%	+2.6%
Next Earnings	2026-10-29	2026-10-29
Sector	Industrials	Industrials

Which has higher options risk?

Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR) currently carries the higher options risk score (81 vs 31 for AME) — meaning more active catalysts that can drive an overnight move. For selling option premium, AMETEK INC/ (AME) has the better edge score (+2) — 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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