Air Products and ChemicalsAPD +0.43%79 Current Ratio is 1.43 as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 2.04. GuruFocus rates APD with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $283.79 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,614 Chemicals companies, Air Products and Chemicals ranks worse than 67.47% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Air Products and Chemicals's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.43.
Air Products and Chemicals has a current ratio of 1.43. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Air Products and Chemicals's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
APD'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92 Med: 2.04 Max: 3.59
Current: 1.43
During the past 13 years, Air Products and Chemicals's highest Current Ratio was 3.59. The lowest was 0.92. And the median was 2.04.
APD's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 67.47% of 1614
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.89
vs APD: 1.43
Air Products and Chemicals (NYSE:APD) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Air Products and Chemicals Current Ratio Related Terms
Air Products and Chemicals Current Ratio Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Air Products and Chemicals's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Air Products and Chemicals Current Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Air Products and Chemicals's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Air Products and Chemicals's Current Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Air Products and Chemicals (APD) has a Current Ratio of 1.43 as of Mar. 2026. This is 30% below median its historical median of 2.04. Over the past decade, Air Products and Chemicals' Current Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 3.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Air Products and Chemicals ranks #1089 out of 1614 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 67.5%.
Is Air Products and Chemicals' Current Ratio too high?
Air Products and Chemicals' current Current Ratio of 1.43 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 2.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 3.59. The Chemicals industry median Current Ratio is 1.89. Air Products and Chemicals' value of 1.43 is 24.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Air Products and Chemicals ranks #1089 out of 1614 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Air Products and Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air Products and Chemicals' Current Ratio compare to ECL and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Air Products and Chemicals ranks #1089 out of 1614 companies for Current Ratio. This places Air Products and Chemicals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.89. Air Products and Chemicals' value of 1.43 is 24.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Air Products and Chemicals' own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 3.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.04 vs. the industry median of 1.89, Air Products and Chemicals has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Current Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.89, based on 1,614 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Air Products and Chemicals's current Current Ratio of 1.43 is 24.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Chemicals industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Air Products and Chemicals's current Current Ratio is 1.43, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 2.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Air Products and Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Products and Chemicals (APD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $283.79, compared to a current price of $279.93 — trading 1.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.43, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 2.04 and 24.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.89. Air Products and Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Air Products and Chemicals (APD), the current Current Ratio is 1.43 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Air Products and Chemicals (APD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Products and Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $279.93 is trading 1.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $283.79.
GuruFocus considers Air Products and Chemicals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for APD:
Current Ratio: 1.43 (30% below median its 10-year median of 2.04)
GF Value™: $283.79 vs. price of $279.93 (1.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.3% below the Chemicals median (#1089 of 1614)
No single metric tells the full story. See the APD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Since its founding in 1940, Air Products has become one of the leading industrial gas suppliers globally, with operations in 50 countries and 19,000 employees. The company is the world's largest supplier of hydrogen and helium. It has a unique portfolio serving customers across industries, including chemicals, energy, healthcare, metals, and electronics. Air Products generated roughly $12 billion in revenue in fiscal 2025.
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