Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) Return on Assets (ROA): -0.96%
Is Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.’s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) of -0.96% is 115% below its 5-year average of 6.59%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-0.96%–9.67%).
The return on assets (ROA) for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) is -0.96% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 122.04% (4.36%).
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APD Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
-0.96%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
4.36%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
6.05%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
6.59%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
7.61%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
7.37%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
7.22%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-122.04%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-115.87%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-114.57%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-112.61%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-113.02%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-113.30%
APD Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | — | -0.96% | 4.36% | 6.05% | 6.59% |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE) | $57.92B | 4.97% | 5.47% | 11.79% | 12.86% |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $74.42B | 8.40% | 8.92% | 7.30% | 4.65% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $76.59B | 9.92% | 10.63% | 10.16% | 9.93% |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) | $36.20B | 6.47% | 5.90% | 5.57% | 5.36% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $92.36B | 3.79% | 3.61% | 4.38% | 4.64% |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $105.20B | 12.40% | 9.17% | 3.15% | 3.72% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) | $19.29B | -3.61% | -0.84% | 3.40% | 3.93% |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA) | $19.11B | 7.17% | 3.77% | 0.53% | 0.64% |
| United States Steel Corporation (X) | $12.42B | 1.90% | 3.14% | 10.67% | 4.58% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
-1.0%
ROE
-2.6%
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) Formula & Definition
ROA = Net Income / Total Assets
Return on assets measures how efficiently a company generates profit from its total assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (ROA) for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for APD stock is -0.96%.
- Is Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) of -0.96% is 115% below its 5-year average of 6.59%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-0.96%–9.67%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (ROA) for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)?
- The TTM average return on assets (ROA) for APD stock is 4.36%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for APD stock is 6.05%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for APD stock is 6.59%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for APD stock is 7.61%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for APD stock is 7.37%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for APD stock is 7.22%.
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | -0.96% |
| 2024-09-30 | 9.67% |
| 2023-09-30 | 7.19% |
| 2022-09-30 | 8.30% |
| 2021-09-30 | 7.82% |
| 2020-09-30 | 7.50% |
| 2019-09-30 | 9.29% |
| 2018-09-30 | 7.81% |
| 2017-09-30 | 16.25% |
| 2016-09-30 | 3.50% |
| 2015-09-30 | 7.37% |
| 2014-09-30 | 5.58% |
| 2013-09-30 | 5.57% |
| 2012-09-30 | 6.89% |
| 2011-09-30 | 8.57% |
| 2010-09-30 | 7.63% |
| 2009-09-30 | 4.85% |
| 2008-09-30 | 7.24% |
| 2007-09-30 | 8.18% |
| 2006-09-30 | 6.47% |
| 2005-09-30 | 6.84% |
| 2004-09-30 | 6.02% |
| 2003-09-30 | 4.21% |
| 2002-09-30 | 6.18% |
| 2001-09-30 | 5.76% |
| 2000-09-30 | 1.50% |
| 1999-09-30 | 5.47% |
| 1998-09-30 | 7.30% |
| 1997-09-30 | 5.93% |
| 1996-09-30 | 6.38% |
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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.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals - Specialty
- CEO
- Eduardo F. Menezes