(APD) Air Products Chemicals - Ratings and Ratios
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Description: APD Air Products Chemicals
Air Products and Chemicals Inc (NYSE:APD) is a leading global provider of industrial gases and related equipment and services. The companys diverse product portfolio includes atmospheric gases, process gases, and specialty gases, serving various industries such as refining, chemical, manufacturing, electronics, and energy production. With a presence in multiple regions, including the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, APD has established itself as a significant player in the industrial gases market.
From a financial perspective, APDs revenue growth has been driven by its ability to supply essential gases and equipment to various industries. Key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth rate, EBITDA margin, and return on capital employed (ROCE) are crucial in evaluating the companys financial health. Notably, APDs ROCE has been around 10-12% in recent years, indicating a relatively stable return on investment. Additionally, the companys dividend yield has been attractive, making it a popular choice among income investors.
APDs business model is characterized by high barriers to entry, given the significant capital investment required to establish a presence in the industrial gases market. The companys ability to maintain a strong market position is also driven by its focus on innovation, with a significant research and development (R&D) expenditure. Key metrics such as R&D as a percentage of sales and the number of patents filed can provide insights into APDs innovation capabilities. Furthermore, the companys asset utilization, measured by metrics such as capacity utilization and asset turnover, is also an important indicator of its operational efficiency.
In terms of growth prospects, APD is well-positioned to benefit from the increasing demand for industrial gases in emerging markets, particularly in Asia. The companys presence in these regions, combined with its diversified product portfolio, is expected to drive growth in the coming years. Key growth drivers include the increasing demand for energy, electronics, and chemicals, which are expected to drive the demand for industrial gases. By monitoring KPIs such as revenue growth rate, EBITDA margin, and ROCE, investors can gain insights into APDs ability to capitalize on these growth opportunities.
APD Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 65,168m |
| Sub-Industry | Industrial Gases |
| IPO / Inception | 1987-01-01 |
APD Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 11.3% |
| Fundamental | 35.1% |
| Dividend Rating | 43.6% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -14.9% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.0 of 5 |
APD Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 3.09% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 3.39% |
| Annual Growth 5y | -0.19% |
| Payout Consistency | 39.8% |
| Payout Ratio | 58.5% |
APD Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 31.2% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -41.7% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 48.9% |
| CAGR 5y | 7.94% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 0.25 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 0.67 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.44 |
| Alpha | 0.08 |
| Beta | 0.168 |
| Volatility | 24.51% |
| Current Volume | 735.9k |
| Average Volume 20d | 660.7k |
| Stop Loss | 276.4 (-3%) |
| Signal | -1.31 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 4.0
| Net Income (1.55b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 723.5m TTM) |
| FCFTA -0.08 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -3.72pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 11.51% (prev 9.94%; Δ 1.57pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.07 (>3.0%) and CFO 2.95b > Net Income 1.55b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (16.02b) to EBITDA (3.27b) ratio: 4.90 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 1.29 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (222.9m) change vs 12m ago 0.04% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 31.87% (prev 31.67%; Δ 0.20pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 30.67% (prev 32.74%; Δ -2.07pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 8.86 (EBITDA TTM 3.27b / Interest Expense TTM 195.9m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 2.63
| (A) 0.03 = (Total Current Assets 6.15b - Total Current Liabilities 4.76b) / Total Assets 41.66b |
| (B) 0.43 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 17.95b / Total Assets 41.66b |
| (C) 0.04 = EBIT TTM 1.74b / Avg Total Assets 39.32b |
| (D) 0.68 = Book Value of Equity 16.23b / Total Liabilities 23.89b |
| Total Rating: 2.63 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 35.06
| 1. Piotroski 4.0pt = -1.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield -3.91% = -1.96 |
| 3. FCF Margin -26.12% = -7.50 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 1.14 = 1.89 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 5.41 = -2.50 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= -0.85)% = -1.06 |
| 7. RoE 9.70% = 0.81 |
| 8. Rev. Trend -69.51% = -5.21 |
| 9. EPS Trend 31.94% = 1.60 |
What is the price of APD shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.76%, over one month by -1.11%, over three months by +2.26% and over the past year by +1.09%.
Is Air Products Chemicals a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of APD is around 279.19 USD . This means that APD is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -2.02%.
Is APD a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 10
- Buy: 5
- Hold: 8
- Sell: 1
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the APD price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 324.1 | 13.8% |
| Analysts Target Price | 324.1 | 13.8% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 302.4 | 6.1% |
Last update: 2025-09-13 04:30
APD Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 2.32b USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 41.5938
P/E Forward = 22.5734
P/S = 5.4046
P/B = 4.2186
P/EG = 7.278
Beta = 0.833
Revenue TTM = 12.06b USD
EBIT TTM = 1.74b USD
EBITDA TTM = 3.27b USD
Long Term Debt = 16.46b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 1.24b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 17.69b USD (Calculated: Short Term 1.24b + Long Term 16.46b)
Net Debt = 16.02b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 80.54b USD (65.17b + Debt 17.69b - CCE 2.32b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 8.86 (Ebit TTM 1.74b / Interest Expense TTM 195.9m)
FCF Yield = -3.91% (FCF TTM -3.15b / Enterprise Value 80.54b)
FCF Margin = -26.12% (FCF TTM -3.15b / Revenue TTM 12.06b)
Net Margin = 12.86% (Net Income TTM 1.55b / Revenue TTM 12.06b)
Gross Margin = 31.87% ((Revenue TTM 12.06b - Cost of Revenue TTM 8.21b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 4.96 (Enterprise Value 80.54b / Book Value Of Equity 16.23b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.35% (Interest Expense 61.4m / Debt 17.69b)
Taxrate = 19.60% (944.9m / 4.82b)
NOPAT = 1.40b (EBIT 1.74b * (1 - 19.60%))
Current Ratio = 1.29 (Total Current Assets 6.15b / Total Current Liabilities 4.76b)
Debt / Equity = 1.14 (Debt 17.69b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 15.54b)
Debt / EBITDA = 5.41 (Net Debt 16.02b / EBITDA 3.27b)
Debt / FCF = -5.62 (Debt 17.69b / FCF TTM -3.15b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 15.99b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 3.72% (Net Income 1.55b, Total Assets 41.66b )
RoE = 9.70% (Net Income TTM 1.55b / Total Stockholder Equity 15.99b)
RoCE = 5.35% (Ebit 1.74b / (Equity 15.99b + L.T.Debt 16.46b))
RoIC = 4.42% (NOPAT 1.40b / Invested Capital 31.56b)
WACC = 5.27% (E(65.17b)/V(82.86b) * Re(6.63%)) + (D(17.69b)/V(82.86b) * Rd(0.35%) * (1-Tc(0.20)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 58.04 | Cagr: 0.02%
Discount Rate = 6.63% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -3.15b)
EPS Correlation: 31.94 | EPS CAGR: 2.46% | SUE: 0.80 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -69.51 | Revenue CAGR: -5.87% | SUE: N/A | # QB: None
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