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APD Air Products & Chemicals PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Apr 26, 2024, the APD stock has a PE ratio of 22.44. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $10.52 and the stock price of $236.08 per share. A decrease of 21% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 28.3 of the last four quarters.

APD PE ratio history

How has APD's PE ratio performed in the past

The mean historical PE ratio of Air Products & Chemicals over the last ten years is 28.43. The current 22.44 P/E ratio is 21% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, APD's PE ratio peaked in the Mar 2016 quarter at 56.05, with a price of $144.05 and an EPS of $2.57. The Mar 2017 quarter marked the lowest point at 9.28, with a price of $135.29 and an EPS of $14.58.

Average
28.43
Median
27.77
Minimum
9.28
Maximum
56.05

Air Products & Chemicals PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 140.16% in 2016

Maximum annual decrease: -78.66% in 2017

Year PE ratio Change
2023 27.38 19.51%
2022 22.91 -15.27%
2021 27.04 -22.57%
2020 34.92 25.75%
2019 27.77 13.53%
2018 24.46 122.57%
2017 10.99 -78.66%
2016 51.49 140.16%
2015 21.44 -23.26%
2014 27.94 24.29%

APD average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of APD for the past years

The current PE ratio of APD is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
27.69
5-year avg
28.4
10-year avg
28.43
15-year avg
24.93

APD PE vs peers

What is APD's PE ratio compared to its peers

In comparison to its peers DOW and DD, APD's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than VLO's and MEOH's.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
VLO Valero Energy Corp 8.14 $54.22B
MEOH Methanex Corp. 19.46 $3.25B
APD Air Products & Chemicals Inc 22.44 $52.48B
DOW Dow Inc 33.9 $40.29B
DD DuPont de Nemours Inc 78.41 $30.78B

Frequently asked questions

What is Air Products & Chemicals's PE ratio?

APD stock has a price to earnings ratio of 22.44 as of Apr 26, 2024.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Air Products & Chemicals (APD)?

Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for APD stock is 27.69.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Air Products & Chemicals (APD)?

Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for APD stock is 28.4.

What is the highest PE ratio for APD?

Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 56.05 in the Mar 2016 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for APD compare to its historical average?

APD's current price to earnings ratio is 21% below its 10-year historical average.

How is APD's PE ratio calculated (Air Products & Chemicals PE ratio formula)?

You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Apr 26, 2024), Air Products & Chemicals's share price is $236.08. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2023 is $10.52. Therefore, Air Products & Chemicals's PE ratio for today is 22.44. PE RATIO(22.44) = STOCK PRICE($236.08) / TTM EPS($10.52)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.