OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Air Products and Chemicals OCF Yield % Explanation
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Air Products and Chemicals OCF Yield % Related Terms
Air Products and Chemicals OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Air Products and Chemicals's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Air Products and Chemicals's OCF Yield % 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 (MIL:1APD) has a OCF Yield % of 6.55 as of Jun. 24, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Air Products and Chemicals and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 5.59. Over the past decade, Air Products and Chemicals' OCF Yield % has ranged from 4.25 to 9.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Air Products and Chemicals ranks #654 out of 1608 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 40.7%.
Is Air Products and Chemicals' OCF Yield % too high?
Air Products and Chemicals' current OCF Yield % of 6.55 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 5.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.25 to a high of 9.15. The Chemicals industry median OCF Yield % is 4.42. Air Products and Chemicals' value of 6.55 is 48.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Air Products and Chemicals ranks #654 out of 1608 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Air Products and Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 22/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air Products and Chemicals' OCF Yield % compare to ECL and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Air Products and Chemicals ranks #654 out of 1608 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Air Products and Chemicals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 4.42. Air Products and Chemicals' value of 6.55 is 48.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Air Products and Chemicals' own OCF Yield % has ranged from 4.25 to 9.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.59 vs. the industry median of 4.42, Air Products and Chemicals has consistently been above 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 OCF Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median OCF Yield % among Chemicals companies is 4.42, based on 1,608 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Air Products and Chemicals's current OCF Yield % of 6.55 is 48.2% above 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Air Products and Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Yield % is 4.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Air Products and Chemicals's current OCF Yield % is 6.55, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 5.59. 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 (MIL:1APD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €249.98, compared to a current price of €248.80 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 6.55, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 5.59 and 48.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 4.42. Air Products and Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Air Products and Chemicals (MIL:1APD), the current OCF Yield % is 6.55 as of Jun. 24, 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 (MIL:1APD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Products and Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €248.80 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €249.98.
GuruFocus considers Air Products and Chemicals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1APD:
OCF Yield %: 6.55 (17% above median its 10-year median of 5.59)
GF Value™: €249.98 vs. price of €248.80 (0.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.2% above the Chemicals median (#654 of 1608)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1APD 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.
22GF Score
Get the complete analysis for MIL:1APD
OCF Yield % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
MIL:1APD has been successfully added to your 
