Air Products and Chemicals Inc (APD)vsSteel Dynamics Inc (STLD)
APD
Air Products and Chemicals Inc
$291.43
-0.76%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $68.61B
STLD
Steel Dynamics Inc
$239.79
+1.14%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $34.44B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Steel Dynamics Inc generates 63% more annual revenue ($20.54B vs $12.60B). STLD leads profitability with a 7.8% profit margin vs -0.4%. APD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.21. STLD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
APD
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
STLD
Strong Buy66
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%
Revenue surging 33.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 83.6% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.6% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
7.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
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 : STLD
The strongest argument for STLD centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 33.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : APD
The primary concerns for APD are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : STLD
The primary concerns for STLD are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
APD profiles as a turnaround stock while STLD is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
STLD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.51 — expect wider price swings.
STLD is growing revenue faster at 33.4% — sustainability is the question.
APD generates stronger free cash flow (310M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
STLD scores higher overall (66/100 vs 43/100) and 33.4% revenue growth. 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 →Steel Dynamics Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Steel Dynamics, Inc., is a steel producer and metal recycler in the United States.
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