Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. provides atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, equipment, and related services in the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, India, and internationally. The company produces atmospheric gases, including oxygen, nitrogen, and argon; process gases, such as hydrogen, helium, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and syngas; and specialty gases for customers in various industries, including refining, chemical, manufacturing, electronics, energy production, medical, food, and metals. It also designs and manufactures equipment for air separation, hydrocarbon recovery and purification, natural gas liquefaction, and liquid helium and liquid hydrogen transport and storage. The company was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Future Outlook | Analyst price targets range from $295 to $366, reflecting varied opinions on APD's potential amid strategic changes and industry challenges |
Market Positioning | Learn how APD maintains its strong position in the resilient industrial gases sector, leveraging its expertise to navigate competitive pressures |
Financial Crossroads | Delve into APD's mixed financial performance, with recent earnings surpassing guidance but future projections falling short of market expectations |
Strategic Pivot | Explore Air Products & Chemicals' shift towards core business activities and green hydrogen projects, signaling a new direction under fresh leadership |
Metrics to compare | APD | Sector Sector - Average of metrics from a broad group of related Basic Materials sector companies | Relationship RelationshipAPDPeersSector | |
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P/E Ratio | 40.3x | 23.2x | 1.6x | |
PEG Ratio | −1.07 | 0.04 | 0.00 | |
Price / Book | 4.2x | 1.2x | 1.6x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 5.2x | 0.6x | 1.2x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | 13.0% | 3.6% | 24.4% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | −6.5% | 3.7% | Unlock |