Air Products and Chemicals Inc (APD)vsMativ Holdings Inc. (MATV)
APD
Air Products and Chemicals Inc
$290.09
+1.34%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $64.59B
MATV
Mativ Holdings Inc.
$8.76
+1.62%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $474.62M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Air Products and Chemicals Inc generates 514% more annual revenue ($12.21B vs $1.99B). APD leads profitability with a -2.7% profit margin vs -17.0%. MATV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.56. MATV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
APD
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
MATV
Buy51
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 64.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.7% — below average capital efficiency
1.0% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 2.9%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : APD
The strongest argument for APD centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : MATV
The strongest argument for MATV centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : APD
The primary concerns for APD are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : MATV
The primary concerns for MATV are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Operating Margin. Debt-to-equity of 2.76 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
APD carries more volatility with a beta of 0.86 — expect wider price swings.
APD is growing revenue faster at 5.8% — sustainability is the question.
MATV generates stronger free cash flow (8M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
MATV scores higher overall (51/100 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.
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BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Mativ Holdings, Inc., provides advanced materials and engineering solutions for various industries worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia.
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