Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) Return on Equity (ROE): 13.47%
Is Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 13.47% is in line with its 5-year average of 14.03%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-2.63%–22.47%).
The return on equity (ROE) for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) is 13.47% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 35.79% (9.92%).
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APD Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
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APD Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
13.47%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
9.92%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
13.27%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
14.03%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
15.47%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
15.97%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
16.00%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+35.79%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+1.53%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-4.00%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-12.94%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-15.65%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-15.80%
APD Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | — | 13.47% | 9.92% | 13.27% | 14.03% |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE) | $57.05B | 10.87% | 9.16% | 20.31% | 22.77% |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $72.33B | 21.05% | 22.68% | 19.38% | 12.27% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $74.96B | 58.66% | 61.02% | 62.87% | 64.03% |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) | $35.38B | 13.22% | 11.96% | 11.17% | 10.77% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $89.24B | 14.01% | 11.19% | 13.91% | 15.38% |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $99.04B | 24.21% | 16.05% | 5.26% | 6.44% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) | $18.47B | -0.21% | -1.29% | 5.31% | 6.34% |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA) | $17.30B | 15.15% | 9.96% | 0.55% | 1.04% |
| United States Steel Corporation (X) | $12.42B | 0.61% | 5.74% | 20.63% | 6.00% |
Return Analysis
ROE
13.5%
ROA
5.1%
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for APD stock is 13.47%.
- Is Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 13.47% is in line with its 5-year average of 14.03%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-2.63%–22.47%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for APD stock is 9.92%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for APD stock is 13.27%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for APD stock is 14.03%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for APD stock is 15.47%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for APD stock is 15.97%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for APD stock is 16.00%.
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | -2.63% |
| 2024-09-30 | 22.47% |
| 2023-09-30 | 16.07% |
| 2022-09-30 | 17.16% |
| 2021-09-30 | 15.50% |
| 2020-09-30 | 15.62% |
| 2019-09-30 | 15.92% |
| 2018-09-30 | 13.80% |
| 2017-09-30 | 29.75% |
| 2016-09-30 | 8.91% |
| 2015-09-30 | 17.63% |
| 2014-09-30 | 13.46% |
| 2013-09-30 | 14.12% |
| 2012-09-30 | 18.05% |
| 2011-09-30 | 21.12% |
| 2010-09-30 | 18.55% |
| 2009-09-30 | 13.17% |
| 2008-09-30 | 18.08% |
| 2007-09-30 | 18.84% |
| 2006-09-30 | 14.69% |
| 2005-09-30 | 15.66% |
| 2004-09-30 | 13.59% |
| 2003-09-30 | 10.50% |
| 2002-09-30 | 15.18% |
| 2001-09-30 | 14.99% |
| 2000-09-30 | 4.40% |
| 1999-09-30 | 15.21% |
| 1998-09-30 | 20.50% |
| 1997-09-30 | 16.21% |
| 1996-09-30 | 16.16% |
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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