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Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) Interest Coverage Ratio: -4.10x

The interest coverage ratio for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) is -4.10x as of Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

APD Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

-4.10x

APD Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)$62.80B-4.10xN/AN/AN/A
Nucor Corporation (NUE)vs ›$57.49B15.64x14.36x25.51x31.83x
Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs ›$77.01B12.08x9.90x8.00x7.79x
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs ›$79.39B8.11x8.41x8.15x8.08x
Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)vs ›$39.10B3.41x5.28x5.86x6.14x
Nutrien Ltd. (NTR)vs ›$31.51B5.31x4.89x8.75x7.80x
Dow Inc. (DOW)vs ›$23.76B0.30x1.51x3.66x4.83x
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs ›$103.33B17.05x19.29x15.97x13.34x
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs ›$20.14B2.75x3.88x4.05x3.80x
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs ›$19.88B3.68x3.09x3.09x3.13x

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

-4.1x

Debt/Equity

1.23

Current Ratio

1.38

Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

Reference ranges:

  • < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
  • 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
  • 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
  • > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense

Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition

Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)?
The interest coverage ratio for APD stock is -4.10x.

About Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

Operating globally, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) is a prominent supplier of industrial gases, specialized equipment, and associated services. The company's diverse product range includes atmospheric gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, and argon, as well as various process gases like hydrogen, helium, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and syngas. They also provide a selection of specialty gases. APD is involved in the fabrication of crucial machinery for gas production and handling, including air separation units and non-cryogenic generators. These products and services cater to a broad spectrum of industries, including but not limited to refining, chemical processing, gasification, metals production, general manufacturing, food and beverage, electronics, medical imaging, and energy generation. Moreover, the company's capabilities extend to designing and manufacturing advanced systems for air separation, hydrocarbon recovery and purification, the liquefaction of natural gas, and the secure transportation and storage of liquid helium and hydrogen. APD also engages in a strategic partnership with Baker Hughes Company to further innovate hydrogen compression systems. The firm was established in 1940 and is based in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Allentown, PA
21,850 employees
Basic Materials / Chemicals - Specialty
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Chemicals - Specialty
CEO
Eduardo F. Menezes