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

EQUITY | Specialty Chemicals | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 257.58

Change

-5.32 (-2.02)%

Market Cap

USD 30.27B

Volume

1.08M

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

HDRO:SW VanEck Hydrogen Economy U.. 9.24 % 0.00 %

-0.03 (2.58%)

USD 0.05B
GCIG 7.64 % 0.00 %

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SXLB:SW SPDR S&P U.S. Materials S.. 6.98 % 0.00 %

-0.32 (2.58%)

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2B7B:XETRA iShares S&P 500 Materials.. 6.42 % 0.00 %

-0.05 (2.58%)

USD 0.12B
IBAT iShares Energy Storage & .. 6.20 % 0.00 %

+0.42 (+2.58%)

USD 5.41M
2B7B:F iShares S&P 500 Materials.. 5.75 % 0.00 %

-0.09 (2.58%)

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

-0.03 (2.58%)

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XLB Materials Select Sector S.. 5.22 % 0.13 %

+1.86 (+2.58%)

USD 4.84B
HTMW:F L&G Hydrogen Economy UCIT.. 4.93 % 0.00 %

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AMEE:XETRA Amundi ETF MSCI Europe En.. 4.78 % 0.00 %

-1.90 (2.58%)

USD 0.03B
HGEN:AU Global X Hydrogen ETF 4.70 % 0.00 %

-0.09 (2.58%)

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XDG7:XETRA Xtrackers MSCI Global SDG.. 4.43 % 0.00 %

+0.10 (+2.58%)

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EMCA 4.29 % 0.00 %

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MATW:PA Amundi S&P Global Materia.. 4.25 % 0.00 %

-0.10 (2.58%)

USD 0.11B
WELI:XETRA Amundi S&P Global Materia.. 3.39 % 0.00 %

+0.01 (+2.58%)

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

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GEND Spinnaker ETF Series 3.38 % 0.00 %

+0.21 (+2.58%)

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SMVP:CA HAMILTON CHAMPIONS U.S. D.. 3.03 % 0.00 %

+0.39 (+2.58%)

CAD 9.84M
CCOR Core Alternative ETF 2.95 % 1.23 %

+0.63 (+2.58%)

USD 0.06B
XDWM:SW Xtrackers MSCI World Mate.. 2.86 % 0.00 %

+0.22 (+2.58%)

USD 0.30B
XSMW:LSE Xtrackers MSCI World Mate.. 2.86 % 0.00 %

+0.16 (+2.58%)

USD 0.30B
WMAT:SW SPDR® MSCI World Materia.. 2.85 % 0.00 %

N/A

USD 0.08B
INCE Franklin Income Equity Fo.. 1.87 % 0.00 %

+0.78 (+2.58%)

USD 0.09B
TMDV ProShares Russell US Divi.. 1.81 % 0.00 %

+1.03 (+2.58%)

USD 4.70M
FLLV 1.81 % 0.50 %

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FMAT Fidelity® MSCI Materials.. 0.00 % 0.08 %

+1.10 (+2.58%)

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JPGE 0.00 % 0.38 %

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MXI iShares Global Materials .. 0.00 % 0.46 %

+1.36 (+2.58%)

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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 %

-177.50 (2.58%)

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UYM ProShares Ultra Basic Mat.. 0.00 % 0.95 %

+0.90 (+2.58%)

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VAW Vanguard Materials Index .. 0.00 % 0.10 %

+4.30 (+2.58%)

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HAU:CA 0.00 % 0.79 %

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

-4.25 (2.58%)

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

+0.03 (+2.58%)

USD 0.27B
SXLB:LSE SPDR S&P U.S. Materials S.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.14 (+2.58%)

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VLIQ:LSE 0.00 % 0.00 %

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WMAT:LSE SPDR MSCI World Materials.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.54 (+2.58%)

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

+0.23 (+2.58%)

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

-2.35 (2.58%)

USD 0.06B
AMEE:F Amundi ETF MSCI Europe En.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-2.80 (2.58%)

USD 0.05B
XDWM:F Xtrackers (IE) Public Lim.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.38 (2.58%)

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

-0.46 (2.58%)

USD 0.04B
XDWM:XETRA db x-trackers MSCI World .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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

-0.23 (2.58%)

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HTMW:XETRA L&G Hydrogen Economy UCIT.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.01 (2.58%)

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HDRO Defiance Next Gen H2 ETF 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.08 (+2.58%)

USD 0.01B
HJEN 0.00 % 0.00 %

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

-0.05 (2.58%)

USD 0.06B
HDRO:LSE VanEck Hydrogen Economy U.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.01 (2.58%)

USD 0.06B
HDR0:XETRA VanEck Hydrogen Economy U.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.09 (2.58%)

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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 -11.19% 76% C+ 35% F
Dividend Return 1.23% 83% B 54% F
Total Return -9.96% 76% C+ 37% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 9.91% 95% A 82% B
Dividend Return 3.03% 80% B- 53% F
Total Return 12.94% 95% A 82% B
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 20.12% 47% F 44% F
Dividend Return 15.10% 57% F 38% F
Total Return 35.21% 39% F 39% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 2.80% 39% F 47% F
Dividend Return 5.11% 39% F 46% F
Total Return 2.30% 69% C- 53% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 16.15% 88% B+ 61% D-
Risk Adjusted Return 31.62% 56% F 48% 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 77% 54%
Price/Book Ratio 3.49 14% 24%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 16.41 15% 22%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 10.94 36% 41%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 22.40% 100% 87%
Return on Invested Capital 12.60% 90% 74%
Return on Assets 4.82% 61% 73%
Debt to Equity Ratio 79.44% 48% 44%

Annual Financials (USD)

Quarterly Financials (USD)

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 capital utilization

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

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.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

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:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

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.

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.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector