Air Products and ChemicalsMEX:APD 72 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.32 as of Jul. 10, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 3.29. GuruFocus rates MEX:APD with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN5,051.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,068 Chemicals companies, Air Products and Chemicals ranks better than 67.13% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Air Products and Chemicals's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:APD'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.29 Med: 3.29 Max: 4.38
Current: 3.32
During the past 13 years, Air Products and Chemicals's highest Yield on Cost was 4.38. The lowest was 2.29. And the median was 3.29.
MEX:APD's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 67.13% of 1068
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.795
vs MEX:APD: 3.32
Air Products and Chemicals (MEX:APD) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Air Products and Chemicals 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
MEX:APD vs ECL, SHW, PPG: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Air Products and Chemicals's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Air Products and Chemicals's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Air Products and Chemicals's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Air Products and Chemicals 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Air Products and Chemicals (MEX:APD) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.32 as of Jul. 10, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Air Products and Chemicals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.29. Over the past decade, Air Products and Chemicals' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.29 to 4.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Air Products and Chemicals ranks #351 out of 1068 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 32.9%.
Is Air Products and Chemicals' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Air Products and Chemicals' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.32 is near median its 10-year median of 3.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.29 to a high of 4.38. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.80. Air Products and Chemicals' value of 3.32 is 85% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Air Products and Chemicals ranks #351 out of 1068 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Air Products and Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air Products and Chemicals' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ECL and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Air Products and Chemicals ranks #351 out of 1068 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Air Products and Chemicals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.80. Air Products and Chemicals' value of 3.32 is 85% above this benchmark. Historically, Air Products and Chemicals' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.29 to 4.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.29 vs. the industry median of 1.80, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Chemicals company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Chemicals companies is 1.80, based on 1,068 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Air Products and Chemicals's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.32 is 85% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Air Products and Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Air Products and Chemicals's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.32, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.29. 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 (MEX:APD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN5,051.73, compared to a current price of MXN5,254.93 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.32, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.29 and 85% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.80. Air Products and Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Air Products and Chemicals (MEX:APD), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.32 as of Jul. 10, 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 (MEX:APD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Products and Chemicals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN5,254.93 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN5,051.73.
GuruFocus considers Air Products and Chemicals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:APD:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.32 (near median its 10-year median of 3.29)
GF Value™: MXN5,051.73 vs. price of MXN5,254.93 (4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 85% above the Chemicals median (#351 of 1068)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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