APD:NYE-Air Products and Chemicals Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Specialty Chemicals | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 287.72

Change

+0.42 (+0.15)%

Market Cap

USD 30.27B

Volume

0.96M

Analyst Target

USD 300.41
Analyst Rating

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Air Products & Chemicals Inc is a supplier of hydrogen and helium. It also provides semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, natural gas liquefaction and advanced coatings and adhesives.

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ETFs Containing APD

IBAT iShares Energy Storage & .. 1,000.00 % 0.00 %

-0.09 (-1.00%)

USD 8.18M
HDRO:SW VanEck Hydrogen Economy U.. 9.11 % 0.00 %

-0.08 (-1.00%)

USD 0.07B
GCIG 7.64 % 0.00 %

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HTWG:LSE L&G Hydrogen Economy UCIT.. 6.13 % 0.00 %

-9.10 (-1.00%)

USD 0.38B
HTWO:LSE L&G Hydrogen Economy UCIT.. 6.13 % 0.00 %

-0.12 (-1.00%)

USD 0.38B
HTMW:F L&G Hydrogen Economy UCIT.. 5.97 % 0.00 %

-0.06 (-1.00%)

USD 0.40B
SXLB:SW SPDR S&P U.S. Materials S.. 5.82 % 0.00 %

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2B7B:F iShares S&P 500 Materials.. 5.75 % 0.00 %

-0.09 (-1.00%)

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HTWO:SW L&G Hydrogen Economy UCIT.. 5.41 % 0.00 %

-0.09 (-1.00%)

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XDG7:XETRA Xtrackers MSCI Global SDG.. 4.68 % 0.00 %

-0.26 (-1.00%)

USD 0.01B
EMCA 4.29 % 0.00 %

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UTRN Vesper U.S. Large Cap Sho.. 4.05 % 0.00 %

-0.42 (-1.00%)

USD 0.02B
PYZ Invesco DWA Basic Materia.. 3.42 % 0.60 %

-0.69 (-1.00%)

USD 0.06B
WELI:XETRA Amundi S&P Global Materia.. 3.39 % 0.00 %

-0.13 (-1.00%)

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WELV:XETRA Amundi S&P Global Materia.. 3.39 % 0.00 %

-0.12 (-1.00%)

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XSMW:LSE Xtrackers MSCI World Mate.. 2.54 % 0.00 %

-0.47 (-1.00%)

USD 0.30B
XDWM:SW Xtrackers MSCI World Mate.. 2.44 % 0.00 %

-0.21 (-1.00%)

USD 0.30B
HGEN:AU Global X Hydrogen ETF 2.40 % 0.00 %

-0.03 (-1.00%)

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WMAT:SW SPDR® MSCI World Materia.. 2.34 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.10B
FMAT Fidelity® MSCI Materials.. 0.00 % 0.08 %

-0.60 (-1.00%)

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JPGE 0.00 % 0.38 %

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MXI iShares Global Materials .. 0.00 % 0.46 %

-0.90 (-1.00%)

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FCUL:CA 0.00 % 0.00 %

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HAU-U:CA 0.00 % 0.00 %

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ANRJ:LSE Amundi ETF MSCI Europe En.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-237.50 (-1.00%)

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UYM ProShares Ultra Basic Mat.. 0.00 % 0.95 %

-0.40 (-1.00%)

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VAW Vanguard Materials Index .. 0.00 % 0.10 %

-1.56 (-1.00%)

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XLB Materials Select Sector S.. 0.00 % 0.13 %

-0.67 (-1.00%)

USD 5.32B
HAU:CA 0.00 % 0.79 %

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IMSU:LSE iShares S&P 500 Materials.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-6.75 (-1.00%)

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IUMS:LSE iShares S&P 500 Materials.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.09 (-1.00%)

USD 0.18B
SXLB:LSE SPDR S&P U.S. Materials S.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.34 (-1.00%)

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VLIQ:LSE 0.00 % 0.00 %

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WMAT:LSE SPDR® MSCI World Materia.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.68 (-1.00%)

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XDWM:LSE Xtrackers MSCI World Mate.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.72 (-1.00%)

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ANRJ:PA Amundi ETF MSCI Europe En.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-4.45 (-1.00%)

USD 0.04B
AMEE:F Amundi ETF MSCI Europe En.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-2.55 (-1.00%)

USD 0.04B
XDWM:F Xtrackers (IE) Public Lim.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.59 (-1.00%)

USD 0.24B
ZPDM:F SPDR S&P U.S. Materials S.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.39 (-1.00%)

USD 0.04B
2B7B:XETRA iShares S&P 500 Materials.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.07 (-1.00%)

USD 0.12B
AMEE:XETRA Amundi ETF MSCI Europe En.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-2.40 (-1.00%)

USD 0.03B
XDWM:XETRA db x-trackers MSCI World .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.62 (-1.00%)

USD 0.24B
ZPDM:XETRA SPDR S&P U.S. Materials S.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.38 (-1.00%)

USD 0.04B
HDRO Defiance Next Gen H2 ETF 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.15 (-1.00%)

USD 0.02B
HJEN 0.00 % 0.00 %

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HDGB:LSE VanEck Hydrogen Economy U.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.17 (-1.00%)

USD 0.07B
HDRO:LSE VanEck Hydrogen Economy U.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.22 (-1.00%)

USD 0.07B
HDR0:XETRA VanEck Hydrogen Economy U.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.29 (-1.00%)

USD 0.08B
JZRO 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Specialty Chemicals) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 5.08% 58% F 42% F
Dividend Return 1.29% 56% F 31% F
Total Return 6.38% 53% F 36% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 0.23% 34% F 20% F
Dividend Return 2.45% 67% D+ 37% F
Total Return 2.68% 32% F 20% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 29.87% 68% D+ 62% D
Dividend Return 13.86% 63% D 51% F
Total Return 43.72% 70% C- 61% D-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 3.80% 36% F 53% F
Dividend Return 6.11% 36% F 51% F
Total Return 2.32% 63% D 50% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 17.37% 89% A- 59% D-
Risk Adjusted Return 35.20% 52% F 53% F
Market Capitalization 30.27B 100% F 97% N/A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Specialty Chemicals) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 48.40 36% 31%
Price/Book Ratio 4.23 12% 21%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 19.95 14% 18%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 15.84 28% 26%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 16.21% 76% 78%
Return on Invested Capital 8.56% 65% 63%
Return on Assets 5.10% 60% 76%
Debt to Equity Ratio 65.89% 57% 50%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.