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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.
Activist Catalyst | Explore how Mantle Ridge's $1 billion stake in Air Products & Chemicals could drive strategic shifts and potentially unlock shareholder value |
Hydrogen Frontie | Delve into APD's ambitious hydrogen projects, balancing growth potential with execution risks in the evolving clean energy landscape |
Financial Crossroads | Analyst projections suggest EPS of $13.50-$13.60 for FY'25, with price targets ranging from $290 to $366, reflecting mixed market sentiment |
Strategic Realignment | Learn about APD's LNG business divestment and its implications for the company's focus on core competencies and high-growth areas |
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 | 15.4x | 68.7x | 0.9x | |
PEG Ratio | 0.24 | −0.97 | 0.00 | |
Price/Book | 3.6x | 1.1x | 1.6x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 4.9x | 1.5x | 1.2x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | 25.0% | 11.0% | 31.9% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | 3.2% | 4.0% | Unlock |