TickerHumSide-by-side comparison
Air Products and Chemicals vs Nucor
As of Nov 11, 2026, P/S is 5.6x for Air Products and Chemicals vs 1.5x for Nucor; revenue growth is 4.5% for Air Products and Chemicals vs 21.8% for Nucor; net margin is -0.4% for Air Products and Chemicals vs 9.3% for Nucor; research score is 39/100 for Air Products and Chemicals vs 72/100 for Nucor.
What stands out
- Nucor is growing revenue faster: 21.8% vs 4.5% for Air Products and Chemicals.
- Nucor scores higher on TickerHum's ratings: 72/100 vs 39/100 for Air Products and Chemicals.
Key metrics
| Metric | APD | NUE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $315.18 | $261.39 |
| Market cap | $70.19B | $58.8B |
| P/E | — | 16.6x (#1) |
| P/S | 5.6x (#2) | 1.5x (#1) |
| Revenue growth | 4.5% (#2) | 21.8% (#1) |
| Operating margin | -4.7% (#1) | — |
| Net margin | -0.4% (#2) | 9.3% (#1) |
| Debt / equity | — | 0.28 (#1) |
| 1-year return | — | — |
| Research score | 39/100 (#2) | 72/100 (#1) |
Higher is better for growth, margins, one-year return and overall score; lower is better for valuation and debt ratios. Ties share a rank and missing values are excluded.
Company research
- Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) — Specialty Chemicals
- Nucor Corporation (NUE) — Steel