Air Products and Chemicals Inc (APD)vsCalumet Specialty Products Partners (CLMT)
APD
Air Products and Chemicals Inc
$290.09
+1.34%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $64.59B
CLMT
Calumet Specialty Products Partners
$29.99
+2.53%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $2.60B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Air Products and Chemicals Inc generates 195% more annual revenue ($12.21B vs $4.14B). APD leads profitability with a -2.7% profit margin vs -82.0%. CLMT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.65. CLMT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
APD
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
CLMT
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 24.3%
Earnings expanding 562.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.7% — below average capital efficiency
ROE of -1172.0% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Operating margin of -3.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : APD
The strongest argument for APD centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : CLMT
The strongest argument for CLMT centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.65 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : APD
The primary concerns for APD are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : CLMT
The primary concerns for CLMT are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CLMT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.04 — expect wider price swings.
CLMT is growing revenue faster at 9.4% — sustainability is the question.
CLMT generates stronger free cash flow (104M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CLMT scores higher overall (50/100 vs 42/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Air Products and Chemicals Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. is an American international corporation whose principal business is selling gases and chemicals for industrial uses. Air Products' headquarters is in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Visit Website →Calumet Specialty Products Partners
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Calumet Specialty Products Partners, LP produces and sells specialty hydrocarbon products in North America and internationally. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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