ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Air Products and Chemicals's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,842 Mil.
Air Products and Chemicals's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $41,443 Mil. Therefore, Air Products and Chemicals's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.86%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Air Products and Chemicals's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
APD'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.98 Med: 8.21 Max: 16.44
Current: 5.15
During the past 13 years, Air Products and Chemicals's highest ROA % was 16.44%. The lowest was -0.98%. And the median was 8.21%.
APD's ROA % is ranked better than 67.31% of 1618
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.9
vs APD: 5.15
Air Products and Chemicals (NYSE:APD) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Air Products and Chemicals's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Air Products and Chemicals's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Air Products and Chemicals (APD) has a ROA % of 6.86% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Air Products and Chemicals and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 8.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Air Products and Chemicals ranks #529 out of 1618 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 32.7%.
Is Air Products and Chemicals' ROA % too high?
Air Products and Chemicals' current ROA % of 6.86% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 8.21. The Chemicals industry median ROA % is 2.90. Air Products and Chemicals' value of 6.86% is 136.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Air Products and Chemicals ranks #529 out of 1618 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above 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' ROA % compare to ECL and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Air Products and Chemicals ranks #529 out of 1618 companies for ROA %. This puts Air Products and Chemicals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.90. Air Products and Chemicals' value of 6.86% is 136.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.21 vs. the industry median of 2.90, 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 ROA % for a Chemicals company?
The median ROA % among Chemicals companies is 2.90, based on 1,618 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Air Products and Chemicals's current ROA % of 6.86% is 136.6% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Air Products and Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROA % is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Air Products and Chemicals's current ROA % is 6.86%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 8.21. 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 ROA % is 6.86%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 8.21 and 136.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.90. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Air Products and Chemicals (APD), the current ROA % is 6.86% 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:
ROA %: 6.86% (16% below median its 10-year median of 8.21)
GF Value™: $283.79 vs. price of $279.93 (1.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 136.6% above the Chemicals median (#529 of 1618)
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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