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Air Products and Chemicals Inc. (APD) Stock

Air Products and Chemicals Inc. Stock Details, Movements and Public Alerts

Stock Details

Air Products and Chemicals Inc. (APD), a prominent company in the life sciences sector within the industrial inorganic chemicals industry, is based in USA and primarily trades on the NYSE.Currently, the stock is trading at $291.31. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $242.02 and $336.92. This places the current price at 86.5% of its 52-week high and 20.4% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 7,966. The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) for this stock is US0091581068.

Market Cap

$62.77B

52-Week High

$336.92

-13.54% from high

52-Week Low

$242.02

+20.37% from low

Avg Daily Volume

7,966

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

40.58

Above market average

Forward P/E

21.64

Earnings expected to grow

PEG Ratio

2.15

Potentially overvalued

Price to Book

4.27

EV/EBITDA

21.70

EPS (TTM)

$6.95

Price to Sales

5.22

Beta

0.87

Less volatile than market

How is APD valued relative to its earnings and growth?
Air Products and Chemicals Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 40.58, which is above the market average of approximately 20. This premium valuation suggests investors expect above-average growth or the company has competitive advantages justifying the higher multiple. Looking ahead, the forward P/E of 21.64 is lower than the current P/E, indicating analysts expect earnings to grow over the next year. The PEG ratio of 2.15 indicates a premium valuation even accounting for growth.
What is APD's risk profile compared to the market?
With a beta of 0.87, Air Products and Chemicals Inc. is less volatile than the overall market. This means when the market moves up or down by 10%, this stock typically moves less than 10% in the same direction. Lower beta stocks are often preferred by conservative investors seeking stability. The price-to-book ratio of 4.27 shows investors value the company above its book value, which often reflects intangible assets or growth prospects.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

12.80%

Operating Margin

21.20%

Return on Equity

9.58%

Return on Assets

4.70%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

-0.50%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

1.50%

How profitable and efficient is APD's business model?
Air Products and Chemicals Inc. achieves a profit margin of 12.80%, meaning it retains $12.80 from every $100 in revenue after all expenses. This represents a solid margin typical of well-run businesses, showing the company can effectively balance revenue generation with cost control. The operating margin of 21.20% reveals how efficiently the company runs its core business operations before interest and taxes. With ROE at 9.58% and ROA at 4.70%, the company achieves moderate returns on invested capital.
What are APD's recent growth trends?
Air Products and Chemicals Inc.'s revenue declined by 0.50% year-over-year, indicating challenges in maintaining sales momentum. This contraction may reflect market headwinds, competitive pressures, or strategic transitions. Earnings increased by 1.50% year-over-year, outpacing revenue growth through improved margins. These growth metrics should be evaluated against INDUSTRIAL INORGANIC CHEMICALS industry averages for proper context.

Dividend Information

Dividend Per Share

$7.10

Dividend Yield

2.54%

Ex-Dividend Date

7/1/2025

Dividend Date

8/11/2025

What dividend income can investors expect from APD?
Air Products and Chemicals Inc. offers a dividend yield of 2.54%, paying $7.10 per share annually. This above-average yield of 2-4% provides meaningful income while still allowing the company to reinvest for growth. It compares favorably to the S&P 500 average and offers competitive returns versus bonds in the current rate environment. To receive the next dividend, shares must be purchased before the ex-dividend date of 7/1/2025.
How reliable is APD's dividend for long-term investors?
The dividend sustainability can be assessed through the payout ratio - Air Products and Chemicals Inc. pays $7.10 per share in dividends against earnings of $6.95 per share, resulting in a payout ratio of 100.00%. This very high payout exceeding 90% raises sustainability concerns, as nearly all earnings go to dividends. Any earnings decline could force a dividend cut. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 8/11/2025.

Company Size & Market

Shares Outstanding

222.54M

Book Value/Share

$66.07

Asset Type

Common Stock

What is APD's market capitalization and position?
Air Products and Chemicals Inc. has a market capitalization of $62.77B, classifying it as a large-cap stock ($10B-$200B). Large-caps are typically industry leaders with established business models, offering a balance of stability and growth potential. They often provide dividend income and are core holdings in institutional portfolios. With 222.54M shares outstanding, the company's ownership is relatively concentrated. As a participant in the INDUSTRIAL INORGANIC CHEMICALS industry, it competes with other firms in this sector.
How does APD's price compare to its book value?
Air Products and Chemicals Inc.'s book value per share is $66.07, while the current stock price is $291.31, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 4.41. This high P/B ratio indicates significant intangible assets, strong brand value, or high growth expectations. Technology and consumer brand companies often trade at elevated P/B ratios due to intellectual property and competitive advantages not reflected on the balance sheet. As a common stock, this represents equity ownership with voting rights.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Target Price

$319.67

9.74% upside potential

Analyst Recommendations

Strong Buy

5

Buy

10

Hold

9

Sell

0

Strong Sell

1

How reliable are analyst predictions for APD?
25 analysts cover APD with 60% recommending buy/strong buy ratings. Analyst predictions have mixed reliability - studies show consensus rarely beats market returns consistently. The mixed views reflect uncertainty about the outlook. The consensus target of $319.67 implies 9.7% upside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.
What is the Wall Street consensus on APD?
Current analyst recommendations:5 Strong Buy, 10 Buy, 9 Hold, 01 Strong Sell. The bullish tilt suggests optimism about future prospects, though investors should conduct independent research.Remember that analyst opinions often lag price movements and can be influenced by investment banking relationships.

Fundamentals last updated: Jul 1, 2025, 03:17 AM

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