(APD) Air Products Chemicals - Ratings and Ratios
Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US0091581068
APD: Atmospheric Gases, Process Gases, Specialty Gases, Equipment
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: APD) is a leading global industrial gases and equipment company, serving a diverse range of industries including energy, environment, and emerging markets. Founded in 1940 and headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, the company operates in over 50 countries, providing innovative solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. Its product portfolio includes atmospheric gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, and argon; process gases like hydrogen, helium, and carbon dioxide; and specialty gases tailored for specific industrial applications. Additionally, the company designs and manufactures advanced equipment for air separation, gas liquefaction, and hydrocarbon recovery, supporting industries like refining, chemicals, electronics, and healthcare.
The company has a strong commitment to research and development, driving innovation in areas such as hydrogen fueling, carbon capture, and advanced gas processing technologies. With a market capitalization of over $63 billion, Air Products operates with a disciplined approach to capital allocation, focusing on high-return projects and strategic acquisitions. Its financial performance is supported by a return on equity of approximately 23%, reflecting efficient operations and strong cash flow generation. The company is also recognized for its sustainability initiatives, aiming to decarbonize industries and support the global transition to cleaner energy solutions.
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APD Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 60,579m |
| Sector | Basic Materials |
| Industry | Specialty Chemicals |
| GiC Sub-Industry | Industrial Gases |
| IPO / Inception | 1987-01-01 |
APD Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 34.1 |
| Fundamental | -3.15 |
| Dividend Rating | 37.6 |
| Rel. Strength | 24 |
| Analysts | 4/5 |
| Fair Price Momentum | 241.44 USD |
| Fair Price DCF | - |
APD Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 2.56% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 3.44% |
| Annual Growth 5y | -0.19% |
| Payout Consistency | 28.7% |
APD Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -85.7% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 48.9% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 44.1% |
| CAGR 5y | 5.47% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.17 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.03 |
| Alpha | 2.85 |
| Beta | 0.810 |
| Volatility | 24.65% |
| Current Volume | 1073.8k |
| Average Volume 20d | 1165.5k |
As of May 09, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 269.64 with a total of 1,073,765 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.93%, over one month by +8.46%, over three months by -12.64% and over the past year by +12.27%.
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Air Products Chemicals is currently (May 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of -3.15 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of APD as of May 2025 is 241.44. This means that APD is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -10.46%.
Air Products Chemicals has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.00. Therefor, it is recommend to buy APD.
- Strong Buy: 10
- Buy: 5
- Hold: 8
- Sell: 1
- Strong Sell: 0
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, APD Air Products Chemicals will be worth about 265.4 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 269.64. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -1.57%.
| Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 320 | 18.7% |
| Analysts Target Price | 322.8 | 19.7% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 265.4 | -1.6% |