Air Products and Chemicals Inc PE Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
PE Ratio (TTM)
26.66
Stock Price
$292.94
EPS (TTM)
$-0.22
Forward PE
21.42
How It's Calculated
26.66 = $292.94 ÷ $-0.22
What This Means
Air Products and Chemicals Inc's PE ratio of 26.7 is above average, suggesting investors expect strong future earnings growth.
About Air Products and Chemicals Inc
Air Products and Chemicals Inc (APD) operates in the Chemicals sector, specifically in Chemicals. With a market capitalization of about $65.67B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $292.94, within a 52-week range of $229.11 to $314.87 (-7.0% from the high, +27.9% from the low). Beta of 0.76 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about -38.0%, signaling negative or breakeven profitability, which can affect valuation multiples.
Understanding This Metric
The PE ratio is one of the most widely cited valuation multiples. For Air Products and Chemicals Inc, it reflects how much investors pay today for each dollar of trailing earnings. High-growth Chemicals names often carry elevated PE ratios when the market prices in faster future profits, while mature companies with stable cash flows may trade at lower multiples even in the same sector.
Sector Comparison
Among Chemicals names on our S&P 100 coverage, Air Products and Chemicals Inc's PE ratio of 26.66 can be compared with peers such as LIN (31.25), SHW (30.78), DOW (8.23). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Chemicals stocks.
Key Takeaways
- APD is grouped in the Chemicals sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.76 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of -38.0% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does APD's PE ratio mean?
The PE ratio shows how much investors pay per dollar of trailing earnings for Air Products and Chemicals Inc. A trailing PE of 26.66 means the market is pricing the stock at 26.66 times last twelve months' EPS — useful for comparing valuation across time and versus Chemicals peers, not as a buy/sell signal on its own.
Is 26.66 high or low vs sector peers?
Among Chemicals names in our S&P 100 coverage, peers such as DOW (8.23), SHW (30.78), LIN (31.25) offer context. APD's PE of 26.66 should be read with growth, margins, and balance-sheet risk — high PE can mean strong growth expectations; low PE can mean value or weaker outlook.
How often is this PE updated?
StockCalc refreshes APD metrics on U.S. trading days; this page shows data as of August 04, 2026. PE moves with price daily and with EPS when companies report earnings.
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