PEG Ratio
Higher than 50% of Basic Materials sector peers
Updated 1614h ago
Sector Performance
50th percentileAPD
0.22x
Sector Median
0.22x
Sector Avg
0.80x
Deep Analysis
The PEG ratio, which divides a stock’s price-to-earnings ratio by its earnings growth rate, currently stands at 0.22x — well below 1.0x, signaling that the stock may be undervalued relative to its expected profit growth.
Among Basic Materials sector peers, the median PEG is 0.20x, placing Air Products and Chemicals in the 58th percentile, slightly above average. Trend data (year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes) are not available, so no directional pattern can be assessed. The combination of a low PEG ratio with no trend information suggests a possible valuation opportunity, but the lack of historical context limits conviction. This metric supports a CAUTIOUS overall verdict: the low PEG hints at upside, yet the absence of trend data and the near-sector-median rank warrant restraint rather than outright bullishness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the PEG Ratio tell investors about APD?
The PEG ratio adjusts P/E for expected growth. A PEG below 1.0 may signal undervaluation; above 2.0 may suggest the growth story is priced in.
How is the PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated as: P/E Ratio / EPS Growth Rate.
How does APD's PEG Ratio compare to its sector?
APD's PEG Ratio of 0.22x compares to a Basic Materials sector median of 0.22x, placing it in the 50th percentile.
Who are APD's closest peers by PEG Ratio?
The closest Basic Materials peers by PEG Ratio include: VALE (0.25x), AEM (0.17x), WPM (0.29x), KGC (0.11x), MAG (0.42x).
The Formula
P/E Ratio / EPS Growth Rate
Why It Matters
The PEG ratio adjusts P/E for expected growth. A PEG below 1.0 may signal undervaluation; above 2.0 may suggest the growth story is priced in.
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0.22x
Sector Median
0.22x
Sector Avg
0.80x
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