Air Products and Chemicals Inc (APD)vsDupont De Nemours Inc (DD)
APD
Air Products and Chemicals Inc
$290.09
+1.34%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $64.59B
DD
Dupont De Nemours Inc
$46.33
+2.21%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $18.99B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Air Products and Chemicals Inc generates 78% more annual revenue ($12.21B vs $6.85B). APD leads profitability with a -2.7% profit margin vs -11.4%. DD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.72. DD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
APD
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
DD
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for APD.
Margin of Safety
-3503.5%
Fair Value
$1.43
Current Price
$46.33
$44.90 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 24.3%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 34.7%
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.7% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.5% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : APD
The strongest argument for APD centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : DD
The strongest argument for DD centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : APD
The primary concerns for APD are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : DD
The primary concerns for DD are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 215.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.11 — expect wider price swings.
APD is growing revenue faster at 5.8% — sustainability is the question.
DD generates stronger free cash flow (-79M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
DD scores higher overall (49/100 vs 42/100). Both earn "Hold" 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 →Dupont De Nemours Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
DuPont de Nemours, Inc., commonly known as DuPont, is an American company formed by the merger of Dow Chemical and E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company on August 31, 2017, and the subsequent spinoffs of Dow Inc. and Corteva. Prior to the spinoffs it was the world's largest chemical company in terms of sales.
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