AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC (APD) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:APD • US0091581068
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295.81 USD
+1.69 (+0.57%)
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This APD fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. APD Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- APD had positive earnings in the past year.
- APD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- APD had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years APD had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- APD has a Return On Assets (-0.81%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -2.17%, APD is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- APD's Return On Invested Capital of 6.25% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. APD outperforms 70.73% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for APD is in line with the industry average of 6.46%.
| 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
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 24.09%, APD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of APD has remained more or less at the same level.
- The Gross Margin of APD (31.63%) is better than 63.41% of its industry peers.
- APD's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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. APD Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), APD is destroying value.
- APD has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- APD has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- APD has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.70 indicates that APD is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.70, APD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.13 is on the high side and indicates that APD has dependencies on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.13, APD is doing worse than 69.51% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.7 |
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC13.01%
2.3 Liquidity
- APD has a Current Ratio of 1.46. This is a normal value and indicates that APD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.46, APD is not doing good in the industry: 68.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.23 indicates that APD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- APD has a Quick ratio (1.23) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.46 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 |
3. APD Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- APD shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.12%.
- APD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.07% yearly.
- APD shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.44%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.33% on average over the past years.
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
- APD is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.04% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, APD will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.57% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.68%
EPS Next 2Y8.66%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
EPS Next 5Y9.04%
Revenue Next Year4.87%
Revenue Next 2Y5.45%
Revenue Next 3Y5.53%
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. APD Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.99, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of APD.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of APD is on the same level as its industry peers.
- APD's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.21.
- APD is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.83.
- APD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- APD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.13.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.83 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of APD indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: APD is more expensive than 67.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates APD does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)2.48
PEG (5Y)3.39
EPS Next 2Y8.66%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
5. APD Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- APD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.48%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.07, APD pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, APD pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.48% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of APD is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.30%!
- APD has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- The dividend of APD decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.3%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- The earnings of APD are negative and hence is the payout ratio. APD will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
- The dividend of APD is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-476.15%
EPS Next 2Y8.66%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
APD Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:APD (4/7/2026, 10:28:08 AM)
295.81
+1.69 (+0.57%)
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 Owners94.28%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.88%
Ins Owner Change3.06%
Market Cap65.87B
Revenue(TTM)12.21B
Net Income(TTM)-333.70M
Analysts75.86
Price Target314.48 (6.31%)
Short Float %2.05%
Short Ratio2.94
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.48% |
Yearly Dividend7.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.3%
DP-476.15%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date04-01 2026-04-01 (1.81)
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)1.74%
PT rev (3m)4.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.08%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.91%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.83 | ||
| P/S | 5.4 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 19.69 | ||
| P/B | 4.27 | ||
| P/tB | 4.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.17 |
EPS(TTM)12.33
EY4.17%
EPS(NY)14.2
Fwd EY4.8%
FCF(TTM)-12.62
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)15.03
OCFY5.08%
SpS54.83
BVpS69.21
TBVpS63.53
PEG (NY)2.48
PEG (5Y)3.39
Graham Number138.57
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 | 2.7 |
F-Score3
WACC13.01%
ROIC/WACC0.48
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 Y9.68%
EPS Next 2Y8.66%
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 Year4.87%
Revenue Next 2Y5.45%
Revenue Next 3Y5.53%
Revenue Next 5Y6.57%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.19%
EBIT growth 3Y5.8%
EBIT growth 5Y5.33%
EBIT Next Year87.56%
EBIT Next 3Y28.59%
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 / APD Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for APD stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to APD.
What is the valuation status for APD stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC (APD). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC (APD) stock?
AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC (APD) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC (APD) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC (APD) is expected to grow by 9.68% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for APD stock?
The dividend rating of AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC (APD) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -476.15%.