Price to Book Value (P/BV)
since 2005
Beginner level
Calculation
Air Products & Chemicals Inc., P/BV, long-term trends, calculation
| P/BV | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Book value per share1 (BVPS) | BVPS1 | = | Total Air Products shareholders’ equity1 (in thousands) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2019 | 4.67 | = | 234.40 | ÷ | 50.14 | 50.14 | = | 11,053,600 | ÷ | 220,433,925 | |
| Sep 30, 2018 | 3.19 | = | 157.56 | ÷ | 49.46 | 49.46 | = | 10,857,500 | ÷ | 219,533,532 | |
| Sep 30, 2017 | 3.49 | = | 161.18 | ÷ | 46.14 | 46.14 | = | 10,086,200 | ÷ | 218,618,346 | |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 4.29 | = | 139.74 | ÷ | 32.57 | 32.57 | = | 7,079,600 | ÷ | 217,375,097 | |
| Sep 30, 2015 | 4.14 | = | 139.47 | ÷ | 33.65 | 33.65 | = | 7,249,000 | ÷ | 215,426,569 | |
| Sep 30, 2014 | 3.88 | = | 133.82 | ÷ | 34.47 | 34.47 | = | 7,365,800 | ÷ | 213,710,798 | |
| Sep 30, 2013 | 3.27 | = | 108.85 | ÷ | 33.33 | 33.33 | = | 7,042,100 | ÷ | 211,275,654 | |
| Sep 30, 2012 | 2.68 | = | 81.61 | ÷ | 30.43 | 30.43 | = | 6,477,200 | ÷ | 212,850,078 | |
| Sep 30, 2011 | 2.86 | = | 78.80 | ÷ | 27.54 | 27.54 | = | 5,795,800 | ÷ | 210,464,383 | |
| Sep 30, 2010 | 3.27 | = | 84.57 | ÷ | 25.89 | 25.89 | = | 5,546,900 | ÷ | 214,275,258 | |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 3.68 | = | 83.34 | ÷ | 22.63 | 22.63 | = | 4,791,900 | ÷ | 211,705,911 | |
| Sep 30, 2008 | 1.94 | = | 46.50 | ÷ | 24.01 | 24.01 | = | 5,030,700 | ÷ | 209,566,838 | |
| Sep 30, 2007 | 3.79 | = | 96.78 | ÷ | 25.52 | 25.52 | = | 5,495,600 | ÷ | 215,386,799 | |
| Sep 30, 2006 | 3.16 | = | 71.79 | ÷ | 22.70 | 22.70 | = | 4,924,000 | ÷ | 216,936,873 | |
| Sep 30, 2005 | 2.93 | = | 60.43 | ÷ | 20.60 | 20.60 | = | 4,575,500 | ÷ | 222,106,958 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-11-26), 10-K (filing date: 2018-11-20), 10-K (filing date: 2017-11-16), 10-K (filing date: 2016-11-21), 10-K (filing date: 2015-11-24), 10-K (filing date: 2014-11-24), 10-K (filing date: 2013-11-26), 10-K (filing date: 2012-11-20), 10-K (filing date: 2011-11-22), 10-K (filing date: 2010-11-23), 10-K (filing date: 2009-11-25), 10-K (filing date: 2008-11-26), 10-K (filing date: 2007-11-28), 10-K (filing date: 2006-12-13), 10-K (filing date: 2005-11-22).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Air Products & Chemicals Inc.’s Annual Report.
Comparison to Competitors
Air Products & Chemicals Inc., P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Air Products & Chemicals Inc. | Ecolab Inc. | Linde plc | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2019 | 4.67 | 5.99 | 2.15 |
| Sep 30, 2018 | 3.19 | 6.12 | 1.65 |
| Sep 30, 2017 | 3.49 | 4.96 | 7.15 |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 4.29 | 5.31 | 6.83 |
| Sep 30, 2015 | 4.14 | 4.55 | 6.61 |
| Sep 30, 2014 | 3.88 | 4.73 | 6.60 |
| Sep 30, 2013 | 3.27 | 4.41 | 5.66 |
| Sep 30, 2012 | 2.68 | 3.68 | 5.48 |
| Sep 30, 2011 | 2.86 | 3.17 | 5.93 |
| Sep 30, 2010 | 3.27 | 5.27 | 5.08 |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 3.68 | 4.98 | 4.38 |
| Sep 30, 2008 | 1.94 | 4.78 | 4.54 |
| Sep 30, 2007 | 3.79 | 6.12 | 5.13 |
| Sep 30, 2006 | 3.16 | 6.31 | 4.34 |
| Sep 30, 2005 | 2.93 | 5.56 | 4.54 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-11-26), 10-K (filing date: 2018-11-20), 10-K (filing date: 2017-11-16), 10-K (filing date: 2016-11-21), 10-K (filing date: 2015-11-24), 10-K (filing date: 2014-11-24), 10-K (filing date: 2013-11-26), 10-K (filing date: 2012-11-20), 10-K (filing date: 2011-11-22), 10-K (filing date: 2010-11-23), 10-K (filing date: 2009-11-25), 10-K (filing date: 2008-11-26), 10-K (filing date: 2007-11-28), 10-K (filing date: 2006-12-13), 10-K (filing date: 2005-11-22).
Comparison to Sector (Chemicals)
Air Products & Chemicals Inc., P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to sector (chemicals)
| Air Products & Chemicals Inc. | Chemicals | |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2019 | 4.67 | 3.04 |
| Sep 30, 2018 | 3.19 | 2.39 |
| Sep 30, 2017 | 3.49 | 4.89 |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 4.29 | 5.33 |
| Sep 30, 2015 | 4.14 | 4.88 |
| Sep 30, 2014 | 3.88 | 4.94 |
| Sep 30, 2013 | 3.27 | 4.42 |
| Sep 30, 2012 | 2.68 | 3.92 |
| Sep 30, 2011 | 2.86 | 3.96 |
| Sep 30, 2010 | 3.27 | 4.36 |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 3.68 | 4.20 |
| Sep 30, 2008 | 1.94 | 3.34 |
| Sep 30, 2007 | 3.79 | 4.70 |
| Sep 30, 2006 | 3.16 | 4.12 |
| Sep 30, 2005 | 2.93 | 3.98 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-11-26), 10-K (filing date: 2018-11-20), 10-K (filing date: 2017-11-16), 10-K (filing date: 2016-11-21), 10-K (filing date: 2015-11-24), 10-K (filing date: 2014-11-24), 10-K (filing date: 2013-11-26), 10-K (filing date: 2012-11-20), 10-K (filing date: 2011-11-22), 10-K (filing date: 2010-11-23), 10-K (filing date: 2009-11-25), 10-K (filing date: 2008-11-26), 10-K (filing date: 2007-11-28), 10-K (filing date: 2006-12-13), 10-K (filing date: 2005-11-22).
Comparison to Industry (Basic Materials)
Air Products & Chemicals Inc., P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to industry (basic materials)
| Air Products & Chemicals Inc. | Basic Materials | |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2019 | 4.67 | 2.75 |
| Sep 30, 2018 | 3.19 | 2.32 |
| Sep 30, 2017 | 3.49 | 3.96 |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 4.29 | 4.08 |
| Sep 30, 2015 | 4.14 | 3.47 |
| Sep 30, 2014 | 3.88 | 3.70 |
| Sep 30, 2013 | 3.27 | 3.35 |
| Sep 30, 2012 | 2.68 | 2.88 |
| Sep 30, 2011 | 2.86 | 3.28 |
| Sep 30, 2010 | 3.27 | 3.20 |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 3.68 | 3.29 |
| Sep 30, 2008 | 1.94 | 3.13 |
| Sep 30, 2007 | 3.79 | 4.08 |
| Sep 30, 2006 | 3.16 | 3.28 |
| Sep 30, 2005 | 2.93 | 3.49 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-11-26), 10-K (filing date: 2018-11-20), 10-K (filing date: 2017-11-16), 10-K (filing date: 2016-11-21), 10-K (filing date: 2015-11-24), 10-K (filing date: 2014-11-24), 10-K (filing date: 2013-11-26), 10-K (filing date: 2012-11-20), 10-K (filing date: 2011-11-22), 10-K (filing date: 2010-11-23), 10-K (filing date: 2009-11-25), 10-K (filing date: 2008-11-26), 10-K (filing date: 2007-11-28), 10-K (filing date: 2006-12-13), 10-K (filing date: 2005-11-22).