APD (Air Products and Chemicals) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $66.69 (As of Mar. 2026)


APD Air Products and Chemicals Inc APD
79 GF Score
Price $279.93
GF Value $283.79
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Air Products and Chemicals Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Air Products and Chemicals APD +0.43% 79 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $66.69 as of Mar. 2026. 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.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Air Products and Chemicals's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $70.279. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $66.69 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Air Products and Chemicals's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 7.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 7.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 9.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 8.70% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Air Products and Chemicals was 11.10% per year. The lowest was 4.20% per year. And the median was 6.90% per year.

As of today (2026-06-25), Air Products and Chemicals's current stock price is $279.93. Air Products and Chemicals's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $66.69. Air Products and Chemicals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 4.20.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Air Products and Chemicals was 7.47. The lowest was 3.73. And the median was 4.90.


Air Products and Chemicals  (NYSE:APD) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Air Products and Chemicals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=279.93/66.69
=4.20

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Air Products and Chemicals was 7.47. The lowest was 3.73. And the median was 4.90.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Air Products and Chemicals Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Air Products and Chemicals Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Air Products and Chemicals's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can be seen below:

* 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Air Products and Chemicals Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Air Products and Chemicals Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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APD vs ECL, SHW, PPG: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Air Products and Chemicals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Air Products and Chemicals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Air Products and Chemicals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Air Products and Chemicals Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Air Products and Chemicals's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=70.279/330.2130*330.2130
=70.279

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Air Products and Chemicals Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 32.535 241.018 44.575
201609 32.572 241.428 44.550
201612 32.913 241.432 45.016
201703 42.795 243.801 57.963
201706 43.185 244.955 58.216
201709 46.194 246.819 61.802
201712 46.658 246.524 62.497
201803 48.271 249.554 63.873
201806 47.822 251.989 62.667
201809 49.461 252.439 64.699
201812 49.551 251.233 65.128
201903 50.723 254.202 65.890
201906 51.672 256.143 66.614
201909 50.149 256.759 64.496
201912 52.366 256.974 67.291
202003 51.490 258.115 65.872
202006 52.782 257.797 67.609
202009 54.656 260.280 69.341
202012 57.320 260.474 72.667
202103 57.503 264.877 71.687
202106 59.101 271.696 71.830
202109 61.156 274.310 73.619
202112 62.355 278.802 73.853
202203 62.925 287.504 72.273
202206 61.515 296.311 68.553
202209 59.250 296.808 65.918
202212 62.750 296.797 69.815
202303 63.291 301.836 69.241
202306 63.642 305.109 68.878
202309 64.414 307.789 69.107
202312 66.905 306.746 72.023
202403 67.085 312.332 70.926
202406 67.927 314.175 71.395
202409 76.613 315.301 80.236
202412 75.030 315.605 78.503
202503 66.070 319.799 68.222
202506 69.815 322.561 71.471
202509 67.501 324.800 68.626
202512 69.216 324.054 70.532
202603 70.279 330.213 70.279

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $66.69 mean?
Air Products and Chemicals (APD) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $66.69 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Air Products and Chemicals and its competitors.
Is Air Products and Chemicals' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Air Products and Chemicals' current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $66.69. 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' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to ECL and SHW?
Air Products and Chemicals' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $66.69 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Chemicals company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Air Products and Chemicals and its competitors. Air Products and Chemicals's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $66.69. 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $66.69. 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Air Products and Chemicals (APD), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $66.69 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:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $66.69
  • GF Value™: $283.79 vs. price of $279.93 (1.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs

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.


Air Products and Chemicals Business Description

Address 1940 Air Products Boulevard, Allentown, PA, USA, 18106-5500
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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