AME vs CAT: Options Risk Comparison

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

Metric	AME	CAT
Risk Score	73	96
Risk Band	HIGH	HIGH
IV Rank	37.7	14.4
IV %	32.1%	43.4%
Edge Score	-35	-82
Price Δ	+1.2%	+0.8%
Next Earnings	2026-11-03	2026-10-29
Sector	Industrials	Industrials

Which has higher options risk?

CATERPILLAR INC (CAT) currently carries the higher options risk score (96 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 (-35) — 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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