AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC (AP3.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:AP3 • US0091581068
Current stock price
251.3 EUR
-1.2 (-0.48%)
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This AP3.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. AP3.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year AP3 was profitable.
- AP3 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- AP3 had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years AP3 had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.81%, AP3 is doing worse than 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- AP3's Return On Equity of -2.17% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AP3 is outperformed by 60.87% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.25%, AP3 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AP3 is in line with the industry average of 6.97%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.81% | ||
| ROE | -2.17% | ||
| ROIC | 6.25% |
ROA(3y)5.3%
ROA(5y)6.4%
ROE(3y)11.97%
ROE(5y)13.72%
ROIC(3y)6.89%
ROIC(5y)7.28%
1.3 Margins
- AP3 has a Operating Margin of 24.09%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AP3 outperforms 97.10% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AP3 has remained more or less at the same level.
- The Gross Margin of AP3 (31.63%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AP3 has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 31.63% |
OM growth 3Y7.7%
OM growth 5Y-0.94%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.89%
GM growth 5Y-1.48%
2. AP3.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), AP3 is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, AP3 has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- The number of shares outstanding for AP3 has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for AP3 is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.69 indicates that AP3 is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of AP3 (2.69) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.13 is on the high side and indicates that AP3 has dependencies on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of AP3 (1.13) is worse than 82.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.69 |
ROIC/WACC0.5
WACC12.55%
2.3 Liquidity
- AP3 has a Current Ratio of 1.46. This is a normal value and indicates that AP3 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- AP3 has a Current ratio of 1.46. This is in the lower half of the industry: AP3 underperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.23 indicates that AP3 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.23, AP3 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.46 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 |
3. AP3.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for AP3 have decreased by -1.12% in the last year.
- AP3 shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.07% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, AP3 shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.44% in the last year.
- AP3 shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.33% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.12%
EPS 3Y4.94%
EPS 5Y7.07%
EPS Q2Q%10.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.44%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.77%
Revenue growth 5Y6.33%
Sales Q2Q%5.83%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.04% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, AP3 will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.57% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.74%
EPS Next 2Y8.69%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
EPS Next 5Y9.04%
Revenue Next Year5.07%
Revenue Next 2Y5.64%
Revenue Next 3Y5.7%
Revenue Next 5Y6.57%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. AP3.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.98, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of AP3.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AP3 is on the same level as its industry peers.
- AP3's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.71.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.80, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of AP3.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AP3 is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 38.09. AP3 is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- AP3's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. AP3 is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.03 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)2.46
PEG (5Y)3.39
EPS Next 2Y8.69%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
5. AP3.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.44%, AP3 has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- AP3's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.18.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, AP3 pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.44% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of AP3 grows each year by 7.30%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.3%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- The earnings of AP3 are negative and hence is the payout ratio. AP3 will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
- AP3's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-476.15%
EPS Next 2Y8.69%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
AP3.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:AP3 (4/21/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
251.3
-1.2 (-0.48%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)01-30 2026-01-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29/bmo
Inst Owners93.82%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.88%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap55.95B
Revenue(TTM)12.21B
Net Income(TTM)-333.70M
Analysts75.86
Price Target266.82 (6.18%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.44% |
Yearly Dividend6.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.3%
DP-476.15%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.95%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.83%
Max EPS beat(2)2.73%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.43%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.81%
Max EPS beat(4)2.73%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.02%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)0.41%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)0.31%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.31%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.67%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.31%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.67%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.47%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.46%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.4%
PT rev (1m)2.09%
PT rev (3m)3.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.8 | ||
| P/S | 5.39 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 19.67 | ||
| P/B | 4.27 | ||
| P/tB | 4.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.03 |
EPS(TTM)10.48
EY4.17%
EPS(NY)12.08
Fwd EY4.81%
FCF(TTM)-10.73
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)12.78
OCFY5.08%
SpS46.62
BVpS58.86
TBVpS54.02
PEG (NY)2.46
PEG (5Y)3.39
Graham Number117.806 (-53.12%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.81% | ||
| ROE | -2.17% | ||
| ROCE | 7.79% | ||
| ROIC | 6.25% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.43% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.66% | ||
| OM | 24.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 31.63% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)5.3%
ROA(5y)6.4%
ROE(3y)11.97%
ROE(5y)13.72%
ROIC(3y)6.89%
ROIC(5y)7.28%
ROICexc(3y)7.39%
ROICexc(5y)8.33%
ROICexgc(3y)7.7%
ROICexgc(5y)8.79%
ROCE(3y)8.6%
ROCE(5y)9.08%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-12.25%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-10.36%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.59%
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.49%
OM growth 3Y7.7%
OM growth 5Y-0.94%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.89%
GM growth 5Y-1.48%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.3
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.85 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 392.59% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 50.43% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.21% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.46 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.69 |
F-Score3
WACC12.55%
ROIC/WACC0.5
Cap/Depr(3y)419.31%
Cap/Depr(5y)332.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)50.41%
Cap/Sales(5y)39.63%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.12%
EPS 3Y4.94%
EPS 5Y7.07%
EPS Q2Q%10.49%
EPS Next Y9.74%
EPS Next 2Y8.69%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
EPS Next 5Y9.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.44%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.77%
Revenue growth 5Y6.33%
Sales Q2Q%5.83%
Revenue Next Year5.07%
Revenue Next 2Y5.64%
Revenue Next 3Y5.7%
Revenue Next 5Y6.57%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.19%
EBIT growth 3Y5.8%
EBIT growth 5Y5.33%
EBIT Next Year87.63%
EBIT Next 3Y28.81%
EBIT Next 5Y21.12%
FCF growth 1Y-32.31%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y7.46%
OCF growth 3Y0.27%
OCF growth 5Y-0.05%
AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC / AP3.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC (AP3.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to AP3.DE.
What is the valuation status for AP3 stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC (AP3.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC (AP3.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC (AP3.DE) is 23.98 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.27.
Can you provide the financial health for AP3 stock?
The financial health rating of AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC (AP3.DE) is 2 / 10.