As of October 23, 2025, Air Products and Chemicals Inc (APD) reports a Forward P/E of 20.55.
Forward P/E gauges the price investors pay for each dollar of anticipated earnings, offering insight into a stock's future valuation.
Comparing Air Products and Chemicals Inc's Forward P/E to Peers
To better understand Air Products and Chemicals Inc's position, it's useful to compare its Forward P/E against industry peers. Below are selected comparisons:
| Company | Forward P/E |
|---|---|
| Air Products and Chemicals Inc (APD) | 20.55 |
| Westlake Corp (WLK) | 789.07 |
| Olin Corp (OLN) | 185.76 |
| Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW) | 28.40 |
| Linde PLC (LIN) | 27.18 |
| L'Air Liquide Societe Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude SA (AI.PA) | 25.55 |
Compared to its competitors, Air Products and Chemicals Inc's Forward P/E is about average compared to peers, indicating growth expectations in line with industry peers.