Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) — Free Cash Flow Yield
Basic Materials
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, metals, manufacturing, electronics, energy production, medical, food, chemical and petrochemical manufacturing, oil and gas recovery and processing, and steel and primary metals processing. 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. Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| FCF Yield | -5.5% |
| Basic Materials Sector Avg FCF Yield | 3.5% |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $-3.8B |
| Market Cap | $68.8B |
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.'s FCF yield of -5.5% is below the Basic Materials sector average (3.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.'s (APD) free cash flow yield?
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.'s (APD) free cash flow yield is -5.5%. That is below the Basic Materials sector average (3.5%).
Is APD's free cash flow yield good?
At -5.5%, APD's free cash flow yield is considered weak — yields above 10% are generally excellent, 7–10% good, 4–7% fair, and below 4% weak, though context varies by sector and growth stage.
How much free cash flow does Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. generate?
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. generated $-3.8B in free cash flow, against a market cap of $68.8B.
How is free cash flow yield calculated?
Free cash flow yield = (Free Cash Flow ÷ Market Capitalization) × 100%. Free cash flow equals operating cash flow minus capital expenditures.
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