Air Products and Chemicals Inc (APD)vsSSR Mining Inc (SSRM)
APD
Air Products and Chemicals Inc
$291.43
-0.76%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $68.61B
SSRM
SSR Mining Inc
$36.24
+0.08%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $7.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Air Products and Chemicals Inc generates 552% more annual revenue ($12.60B vs $1.93B). SSRM leads profitability with a 12.3% profit margin vs -0.4%. SSRM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.02. SSRM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
APD
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
SSRM
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 25.5%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 43.7%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.6% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
ROE of 6.3% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : APD
The strongest argument for APD centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : SSRM
The strongest argument for SSRM centers on PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. PEG of 0.02 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : APD
The primary concerns for APD are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : SSRM
The primary concerns for SSRM are Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
APD profiles as a turnaround stock while SSRM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SSRM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
SSRM is growing revenue faster at 9.5% — sustainability is the question.
APD generates stronger free cash flow (310M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SSRM scores higher overall (69/100 vs 43/100). Both earn "Strong 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 →SSR Mining Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
SSR Mining Inc. is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and operation of precious metal resource properties in Turkey and the Americas. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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