What is Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.'s (APD) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) is 36/100, with a Hold signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (35), Value (28), and Momentum (66) factor ranks across MoatMap's universe of 25,000+ stocks.

Does Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. have an economic moat?

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) has a Quality factor score of 35/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 36/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. in?

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (United States).

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Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. · Basic Materials · United States · $68.6B · Avg Vol: $291M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

—

ROE

0.0%

D/E

1.1x

Dividend %

2.4%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. is a leading global supplier of industrial gases and related equipment, including atmospheric and process gases like hydrogen and helium. The company's competitive moat is built on its extensive global production and pipeline infrastructure, long-term customer contracts, and proprietary gas technologies. Air Products serves as a critical, reliable supplier across a diverse range of essential industries worldwide.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	12.7B	12.6B	12.1B	12.0B	-1.8%	12.6B	12.7B	13.5B	5.8%
EPS	10.16	10.35	17.21	-1.77	30.1%	—	13.22	14.29	-6.0%
Shares	221.8M	222.2M	222.4M	222.6M	+0.3%	222.7M	—	—	—
Debt	8.3B	11.0B	15.0B	18.4B	30.3%	18.3B	—	—	—
Equity	13.1B	14.3B	17.0B	15.0B	4.6%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	3.2B	3.2B	3.6B	3.3B	0.3%	4.6B	—	—	—
Inv CF	-3.9B	-5.9B	-4.9B	-7.2B	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	-1.0B	1.6B	2.6B	2.8B	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)+0.3%

SMA 50SMA 200

$295.24

RSI (14)

40.4

52W High

$314.87

From 52W High

0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

0.4%36.3

ROE

0.0%35.9

GP/Assets

9.8%38.8

Op. Margin

25.5%86.4

FCF/Assets

-0.7%42.7

Piotroski

314.9

Int. Cover

0.6x28.0

D/E Ratio

1.10x9.5

Current Ratio

1.08x16.6

Value

P/E (TTM)

—N/A

EV/EBITDA

18.7x25.4

P/FCF

—N/A

P/B

4.8x20.5

P/S

5.3x22.5

Div Yield

2.4%62.1

Momentum

52W High %

94%91.1

RS 6M

-5%58.5

SMA 50/200

1.07x74.0

EPS Rev 4W

-0.1%25.5

EPS Rev 12W

+1.4%68.9

EPS Improve

+6974%99.6

Q Growth

—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$68.6B

P/E (Forward)

20.9x

Gross Margin

32.1%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of APD are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
APD	Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.(you)	$68.6B	36	Hold
ECL	Ecolab Inc.	$80.4B	46	Hold
600309.SS	Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd.	$36.4B	46	Hold
SHW	The Sherwin-Williams Company	$83.7B	55	Hold
688146.SS	Peric Special Gases Co., Ltd.	$19.6B	40	Hold
ALB	Albemarle Corporation	$16.2B	39	Hold
LIN	Linde plc	$225.7B	45	Hold
1303.TW	Nan Ya Plastics Corporation	$55.3B	65	Buy
IFF	International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.	$22.4B	49	Hold
GIVN.SW	Givaudan SA	$37.9B	63	Hold

Peer medians: ROE 4.6% · P/E 19.0x · Gross margin 24.9%

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD): Stock Score Summary

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) has a MoatMap StockRank of 36/100 based on Quality (35/100), Value (28/100), and Momentum (66/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$295.24
Market Cap	$68.6B
P/E (Forward)	20.87
Price/Book	4.83
Return on Equity	0.0%
Return on Invested Capital	0.4%
Debt/Equity	1.10x
Gross Margin	32.1%
Operating Margin	25.5%
Revenue Growth	4.6%
Dividend Yield	2.4%
Free Cash Flow	$-301M

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.’s (APD) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) is 36/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (35), Value (28), and Momentum (66) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. have an economic moat?: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) has a Quality factor score of 35/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 36/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. in?: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (United States).