AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC (AP3.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:AP3 - US0091581068 - Common Stock
225.6 EUR
+2.9 (+1.3%)
Taking everything into account, AP3 scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AP3 was compared to 74 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. AP3 has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. AP3 is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year AP3 was profitable.
AP3 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years AP3 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years AP3 always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -0.96%, AP3 is not doing good in the industry: 66.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
AP3's Return On Equity of -2.63% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AP3 is outperformed by 71.62% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.23%, AP3 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.51% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AP3 is in line with the industry average of 6.87%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.96% | ||
| ROE | -2.63% | ||
| ROIC | 6.23% |
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
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 23.74%, AP3 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.95% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AP3 has remained more or less at the same level.
AP3 has a Gross Margin (31.41%) which is in line with its industry peers.
AP3's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 31.41% |
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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), AP3 is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for AP3 remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
AP3 has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for AP3 is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
AP3 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.13. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
AP3 has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.13) than 83.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC8.4%
2.3 Liquidity
AP3 has a Current Ratio of 1.38. This is a normal value and indicates that AP3 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.38, AP3 is not doing good in the industry: 66.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
AP3 has a Quick Ratio of 1.20. This is a normal value and indicates that AP3 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of AP3 (1.20) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.2 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
AP3 shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.22%.
Measured over the past 5 years, AP3 shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.07% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.52% in the past 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)-3.22%
EPS 3Y4.94%
EPS 5Y7.07%
EPS Q2Q%-4.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.52%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.77%
Revenue growth 5Y6.33%
Sales Q2Q%-0.65%
3.2 Future
AP3 is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.69% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.92% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.12%
EPS Next 2Y8.59%
EPS Next 3Y9.23%
EPS Next 5Y7.69%
Revenue Next Year4.58%
Revenue Next 2Y5.11%
Revenue Next 3Y5.94%
Revenue Next 5Y6.92%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.69, the valuation of AP3 can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AP3 is on the same level as its industry peers.
AP3 is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.06 indicates a rather expensive 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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.21, AP3 is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AP3 is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 66.22% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.71 |
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)2.67
PEG (5Y)3.07
EPS Next 2Y8.59%
EPS Next 3Y9.23%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AP3 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.76%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.13, AP3 pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, AP3 has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.76% |
5.2 History
The dividend of AP3 is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.31%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.31%
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.
The dividend of AP3 is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-401.55%
EPS Next 2Y8.59%
EPS Next 3Y9.23%
FRA:AP3 (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
225.6
+2.9 (+1.3%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners94.38%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap50.22B
Revenue(TTM)12.04B
Net Income(TTM)-394.50M
Analysts75.86
Price Target275.04 (21.91%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.76% |
Yearly Dividend6.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.31%
DP-401.55%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.68%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.83%
Max EPS beat(2)2.18%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.26%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.81%
Max EPS beat(4)2.18%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.21%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.09%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)0.11%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.33%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.62%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.31%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.62%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.42%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.88%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.92%
PT rev (1m)-3.45%
PT rev (3m)-4.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.44%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.06 | ||
| P/S | 4.83 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 17.83 | ||
| P/B | 3.87 | ||
| P/tB | 4.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.71 |
EPS(TTM)10.4
EY4.61%
EPS(NY)11.25
Fwd EY4.99%
FCF(TTM)-14.63
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)12.65
OCFY5.61%
SpS46.76
BVpS58.36
TBVpS53.48
PEG (NY)2.67
PEG (5Y)3.07
Graham Number116.86
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.96% | ||
| ROE | -2.63% | ||
| ROCE | 7.76% | ||
| ROIC | 6.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.56% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.81% | ||
| OM | 23.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 31.41% | ||
| 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-Score2
Asset Turnover0.29
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.84 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 448.96% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 58.34% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.65% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score2
WACC8.4%
ROIC/WACC0.74
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)-3.22%
EPS 3Y4.94%
EPS 5Y7.07%
EPS Q2Q%-4.78%
EPS Next Y8.12%
EPS Next 2Y8.59%
EPS Next 3Y9.23%
EPS Next 5Y7.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.52%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.77%
Revenue growth 5Y6.33%
Sales Q2Q%-0.65%
Revenue Next Year4.58%
Revenue Next 2Y5.11%
Revenue Next 3Y5.94%
Revenue Next 5Y6.92%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.79%
EBIT growth 3Y5.8%
EBIT growth 5Y5.33%
EBIT Next Year87.67%
EBIT Next 3Y29.71%
EBIT Next 5Y19.32%
FCF growth 1Y-19.55%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-10.69%
OCF growth 3Y0.27%
OCF growth 5Y-0.05%
AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC / AP3.DE FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to AP3.DE.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC (AP3.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC (AP3.DE) stock?
AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC (AP3.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC (AP3.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC (AP3.DE) is 21.69 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.87.
How sustainable is the dividend of AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC (AP3.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC (AP3.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -401.55%.