Air Products and Chemicals Inc (APD)vsQuaker Chemical Corporation (KWR)
APD
Air Products and Chemicals Inc
$290.09
+1.34%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $64.59B
KWR
Quaker Chemical Corporation
$126.28
+4.01%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $2.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Air Products and Chemicals Inc generates 546% more annual revenue ($12.21B vs $1.89B). APD leads profitability with a -2.7% profit margin vs -13.0%. KWR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.86. KWR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
APD
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
KWR
Buy55
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%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 48.6% YoY
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 -18.0% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : APD
The strongest argument for APD centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : KWR
The strongest argument for KWR centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : APD
The primary concerns for APD are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : KWR
The primary concerns for KWR are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KWR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.39 — expect wider price swings.
APD is growing revenue faster at 5.8% — sustainability is the question.
KWR generates stronger free cash flow (34M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
KWR scores higher overall (55/100 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 →Quaker Chemical Corporation
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Quaker Chemical Corporation develops, produces and markets a variety of specialty chemicals formulated for a wide range of heavy manufacturing and industrial applications. The company is headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.
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