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Q: Is Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. overvalued or undervalued?

As of 17 October 2025, the valuation grade for Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. has moved from very expensive to expensive, indicating a shift in perception regarding its valuation. The company appears to be overvalued based on its current metrics. The P/E ratio stands at 16, while the PEG ratio is notably low at 0.21, suggesting that the stock may not be priced appropriately relative to its growth potential. Additionally, the EV to EBITDA ratio is 19.54, which is relatively high compared to industry standards.In comparison to peers, Linde Plc has a much higher P/E ratio of 35.69, indicating a premium valuation, while Ecolab, Inc. shows a P/E of 42.93, reflecting a fair valuation status. Both companies demonstrate stronger market positions compared to Air Products & Chemicals, which is currently rated expensive. Notably, the stock has underperformed significantly against the S&P 500, with a one-year return of -22.99% compared to the index's 14.08%, reinforcing the notion that the stock may be overvalued in the current market context.

Q: Is Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. technically bullish or bearish?

As of 12 September 2025, the technical trend for Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. has changed from sideways to mildly bearish. The weekly MACD is bullish, but the monthly MACD is mildly bearish, indicating mixed signals across time frames. The daily moving averages are mildly bearish, while the weekly Bollinger Bands show a mildly bullish stance. The KST is bullish on a weekly basis but mildly bearish monthly, and the Dow Theory indicates a mildly bearish trend on the weekly chart with no trend on the monthly. Overall, the technical stance is mildly bearish, driven primarily by the daily moving averages and the monthly MACD. In terms of performance, the stock has underperformed the S&P 500 across multiple periods, with a year-to-date return of 0.83% compared to the S&P 500's 12.22%, and a one-year return of 1.79% versus 17.14%.

Q: What does Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. do?

Overview: Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. is an industrial gases company operating in the specialty chemicals industry with a market capitalization in the large-cap bracket.Financial Snapshot: Net Sales: 2,916 Million (Quarterly Results - Mar 2025) Net Profit: -1,738 Million (Quarterly Results - Mar 2025) Market cap: USD 69,429.57 Million (Large Cap)Key Metrics: P/E: 16.00 Dividend Yield: 2.27% Debt Equity: 0.97 Return on Equity: 30.62% Price to Book: 4.72Contact Details: Address: 7201 Hamilton Blvd, ALLENTOWN PA: 18195-1501 Tel: ['1 610 4814911', '1 610 4817461'] Fax: 1 610 4815900 Website: http://www.airproducts.com/

Q: Who are in the management team of Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.?

As of March 2022, the management team of Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. includes Mr. Seifollah Ghasemi, who serves as the Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer. Additionally, the board features Mr. Chadwick Deaton as the Lead Independent Director, along with independent directors Ms. Susan Carter, Mr. Charles Cogut, Ms. Lisa Davis, and Mr. Hing-Yuen Ho.

Results Declared: Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. has declared results on 30 Jul 2026! Click here to unlock the latest financial performance

Price Point

High/Low

1Day

52 Week

Valuation

Technical

Day's Volume

CASH

265.2 k

Shareholding (Jun 2026)

FII

12.96%

Held by 442 FIIs

DII

86.92%

Held by 66 DIIs

Promoter

0.13%

Is Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. overvalued or undervalued?

21-Oct-2025

As of October 17, 2025, Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. is considered expensive and potentially overvalued with a P/E ratio of 16 and a low PEG ratio of 0.21, especially when compared to peers like Linde Plc and Ecolab, Inc., and it has underperformed the S&P 500 with a one-year return of -22.99%.

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Is Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. technically bullish or bearish?

20-Sep-2025

As of September 12, 2025, Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. shows a mildly bearish technical trend, with mixed signals from various indicators and underperformance compared to the S&P 500, returning 0.83% year-to-date versus 12.22% for the index.

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How big is Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.?

22-Jun-2025

As of Jun 18, Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. has a market capitalization of $69.43 billion, with net sales of $12.02 billion and a net profit of $1.59 billion for the latest four quarters. Shareholder's funds are $17.04 billion, and total assets are $39.57 billion.

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What does Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. do?

22-Jun-2025

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. is a large-cap industrial gases company in the specialty chemicals sector, with net sales of $2.916 billion and a net profit of -$1.738 billion as of March 2025. Key metrics include a P/E ratio of 16.00, a dividend yield of 2.27%, and a market capitalization of approximately $69.43 billion.

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Who are in the management team of Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.?

22-Jun-2025

As of March 2022, Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. is led by Mr. Seifollah Ghasemi as Chairman, President, and CEO, with Mr. Chadwick Deaton serving as Lead Independent Director and a board that includes independent directors Ms. Susan Carter, Mr. Charles Cogut, Ms. Lisa Davis, and Mr. Hing-Yuen Ho.

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Score

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Strong Sell

Sell

Hold

Buy

Strong Buy

Dashboard

Poor long term growth as Operating profit has grown by an annual rate 5.33% of over the last 5 years

OPERATING CASH FLOW(Y) Lowest at USD 2,952.6 MM
ROCE(HY) Lowest at 10.26%
INVENTORY TURNOVER RATIO(HY) Lowest at 10.57 times

Risky -

Consistent Underperformance against the benchmark over the last 3 years

Mojo Parameters

Stock DNA

Industry

Specialty Chemicals

Market cap

USD 73,256 Million (Large Cap)

P/E

27.00

Industry P/E

Dividend Yield

2.17%

Debt Equity

1.07

Return on Equity

17.34%

Price to Book

4.75

Revenue and Profits:

Net Sales:

3,161 Million

(Quarterly Results - Jun 2026)

Net Profit:

-1,422 Million

Total Returns

Total Returns (Price + Dividend)

TimePeriod

Price Return

Dividend Return

Total Return

3 Months

-0.1%

6 Months

5.93%

1 Year

3.76%

2 Years

7.67%

3 Years

5.45%

4 Years

14.19%

5 Years

3.13%

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. for the last several years.

Risk Adjusted Returns v/s

News & Corporate Actions

News

No Recent News for the Company

Announcements

No announcement available

Corporate Actions

No corporate action available

Key Factors

Quality key factors

Factor

Value

Sales Growth (5y)

6.34%

EBIT Growth (5y)

6.47%

EBIT to Interest (avg)

15.89

Debt to EBITDA (avg)

1.87

Net Debt to Equity (avg)

0.97

Sales to Capital Employed (avg)

0.41

Tax Ratio

16.52%

Dividend Payout Ratio

Pledged Shares

Institutional Holding

97.63%

ROCE (avg)

11.92%

ROE (avg)

19.09%

Valuation key factors

Factor

Value

P/E Ratio

Industry P/E

Price to Book Value

4.75

EV to EBIT

31.16

EV to EBITDA

20.18

EV to Capital Employed

2.81

EV to Sales

7.35

PEG Ratio

Dividend Yield

2.17%

ROCE (Latest)

9.02%

ROE (Latest)

17.34%

Technicals key factors

Indicator

Weekly

Monthly

MACD

Bullish

Mildly Bullish

RSI

No Signal

Bullish

Bollinger Bands

Mildly Bullish

Bullish

Moving Averages

Bullish (Daily)

KST

Bullish

Bearish

Dow Theory

No Trend

Mildly Bullish

OBV

No Trend

Mildly Bullish

Technical Indicator Scale: Bearish, Mildly Bearish, Sideways, Mildly Bullish, Bullish Turned

Shareholding

Shareholding Snapshot : Jun 2026

Shareholding Compare (%holding)

Majority shareholders

Domestic Funds

Held in 176 Schemes (39.35%)

Foreign Institutions

Held by 442 Foreign Institutions (12.96%)

Strategic Entities with highest holding

Highest Public shareholder

Financial

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Quarterly Results Snapshot (Consolidated) - Jun'26 - QoQ

Jun'26

Mar'26

Change(%)

Net Sales

3,161.40

3,171.60

-0.32%

Operating Profit (PBDIT) excl Other Income

1,188.50

1,112.70

6.81%

Interest

49.70

49.90

-0.40%

Exceptional Items

-2,906.30

0.20

-14,53,250.00%

Consolidate Net Profit

-1,422.30

724.80

-296.23%

Operating Profit Margin (Excl OI)

254.00%

232.60%

2.14%

USD in Million.

Compare with Peers

Net Sales

QoQ Growth in quarter ended Jun 2026 is -0.32% vs 2.26% in Mar 2026

Consolidated Net Profit

QoQ Growth in quarter ended Jun 2026 is -296.23% vs 4.83% in Mar 2026

All Quarterly Results

Annual Results Snapshot (Consolidated) - Sep'25

Sep'25

Sep'24

Change(%)

Net Sales

12,037.50

12,100.60

-0.52%

Operating Profit (PBDIT) excl Other Income

4,350.80

4,342.80

0.18%

Interest

214.00

214.90

-0.42%

Exceptional Items

32.60

-23.90

236.40%

Consolidate Net Profit

-346.40

3,876.30

-108.94%

Operating Profit Margin (Excl OI)

231.50%

239.00%

-0.75%

USD in Million.

Compare with Peers

Net Sales

YoY Growth in year ended Sep 2025 is -0.52% vs -3.96% in Sep 2024

Consolidated Net Profit

YoY Growth in year ended Sep 2025 is -108.94% vs 66.28% in Sep 2024

All Annual Results

Company CV

About Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.

Specialty Chemicals

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., is an industrial gases company. The Company's Industrial Gases business provides atmospheric and process gases and related equipment to manufacturing markets, including refining and petrochemical, metals, electronics, and food and beverage. The Company is also a supplier of liquefied natural gas process technology and equipment. The Company operates through five segments: Industrial Gases-Americas, Industrial Gases-Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), Industrial Gases-Asia, Industrial Gases-Global, and Corporate and other.

Company Coordinates

Company Details

7201 Hamilton Blvd , ALLENTOWN PA : 18195-1501

Tel: 1 610 48149111 610 4817461

http://www.airproducts.com/

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