AIR LIQUIDE SA (AI.PA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
EPA:AI • FR0000120073
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177.92 EUR
+1.54 (+0.87%)
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This AI.PA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. AI.PA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year AI was profitable.
- AI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- AI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years AI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.78%, AI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.81% of the companies in the same industry.
- AI has a better Return On Equity (13.42%) than 72.46% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.62%, AI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AI is above the industry average of 7.16%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (9.62%) for AI is above the 3 year average (9.55%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.78% | ||
| ROE | 13.42% | ||
| ROIC | 9.62% |
ROA(3y)6.51%
ROA(5y)6.12%
ROE(3y)12.79%
ROE(5y)12.4%
ROIC(3y)9.55%
ROIC(5y)9.15%
1.3 Margins
- AI's Profit Margin of 13.06% is amongst the best of the industry. AI outperforms 91.30% of its industry peers.
- AI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- AI has a better Operating Margin (20.72%) than 91.30% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AI has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 64.18%, AI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- AI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.06% | ||
| GM | 64.18% |
OM growth 3Y8.45%
OM growth 5Y2.29%
PM growth 3Y12.32%
PM growth 5Y1.9%
GM growth 3Y6.02%
GM growth 5Y-0.21%
2. AI.PA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), AI is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, AI has more shares outstanding
- AI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for AI is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- AI has an Altman-Z score of 3.85. This indicates that AI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- AI has a Altman-Z score of 3.85. This is amongst the best in the industry. AI outperforms 81.16% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of AI is 5.08, which is a neutral value as it means it would take AI, 5.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.08, AI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44 indicates that AI is not too dependend on debt financing.
- AI has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.44) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.85 |
ROIC/WACC1.32
WACC7.29%
2.3 Liquidity
- AI has a Current Ratio of 1.14. This is a normal value and indicates that AI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.14, AI is not doing good in the industry: 82.61% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that AI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- AI's Quick ratio of 0.90 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AI is outperformed by 68.12% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 |
3. AI.PA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for AI have decreased by -0.78% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.39% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, AI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.43% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.63% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.78%
EPS 3Y9.95%
EPS 5Y8.39%
EPS Q2Q%3.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.45%
Revenue growth 5Y5.63%
Sales Q2Q%-3.73%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.19% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.80% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15.62%
EPS Next 2Y12.9%
EPS Next 3Y11.98%
EPS Next 5Y11.19%
Revenue Next Year3.69%
Revenue Next 2Y4.46%
Revenue Next 3Y4.55%
Revenue Next 5Y4.8%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. AI.PA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 27.89, which means the current valuation is very expensive for AI.
- AI's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AI to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.35), we can say AI is valued inline with the index average.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 24.12, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of AI.
- AI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- AI is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.61, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- AI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- AI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 38.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.66 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- AI has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.78
PEG (5Y)3.32
EPS Next 2Y12.9%
EPS Next 3Y11.98%
5. AI.PA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- AI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.16%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.35, AI has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- AI's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.16% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of AI grows each year by 6.09%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.09%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
- AI pays out 55.57% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- AI's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP55.57%
EPS Next 2Y12.9%
EPS Next 3Y11.98%
AI.PA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
EPA:AI (3/31/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
177.92
+1.54 (+0.87%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-20 2026-02-20/amc
Earnings (Next)04-22 2026-04-22
Inst Owners26.3%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.14%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap103.07B
Revenue(TTM)26.94B
Net Income(TTM)3.52B
Analysts81.88
Price Target203.8 (14.55%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.16% |
Yearly Dividend3.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.09%
DP55.57%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)1.84%
PT rev (3m)0.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.97%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.12 | ||
| P/S | 3.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 38.53 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.81 | ||
| P/B | 3.93 | ||
| P/tB | 9.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.66 |
EPS(TTM)6.38
EY3.59%
EPS(NY)7.38
Fwd EY4.15%
FCF(TTM)4.62
FCFY2.6%
OCF(TTM)11.25
OCFY6.32%
SpS46.51
BVpS45.25
TBVpS18.69
PEG (NY)1.78
PEG (5Y)3.32
Graham Number80.6
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.78% | ||
| ROE | 13.42% | ||
| ROCE | 12.93% | ||
| ROIC | 9.62% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.57% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.26% | ||
| OM | 20.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.06% | ||
| GM | 64.18% | ||
| FCFM | 9.93% |
ROA(3y)6.51%
ROA(5y)6.12%
ROE(3y)12.79%
ROE(5y)12.4%
ROIC(3y)9.55%
ROIC(5y)9.15%
ROICexc(3y)10.16%
ROICexc(5y)9.7%
ROICexgc(3y)17.01%
ROICexgc(5y)16.46%
ROCE(3y)12.82%
ROCE(5y)12.26%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.94%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.46%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.94%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.21%
OM growth 3Y8.45%
OM growth 5Y2.29%
PM growth 3Y12.32%
PM growth 5Y1.9%
GM growth 3Y6.02%
GM growth 5Y-0.21%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.08 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.42 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 149.93% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 14.27% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 24.48 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.03% | ||
| Profit Quality | 76.04% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.85 |
F-Score6
WACC7.29%
ROIC/WACC1.32
Cap/Depr(3y)142.46%
Cap/Depr(5y)138.87%
Cap/Sales(3y)13.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)12.6%
Profit Quality(3y)84.62%
Profit Quality(5y)89.8%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.78%
EPS 3Y9.95%
EPS 5Y8.39%
EPS Q2Q%3.49%
EPS Next Y15.62%
EPS Next 2Y12.9%
EPS Next 3Y11.98%
EPS Next 5Y11.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.45%
Revenue growth 5Y5.63%
Sales Q2Q%-3.73%
Revenue Next Year3.69%
Revenue Next 2Y4.46%
Revenue Next 3Y4.55%
Revenue Next 5Y4.8%
EBIT growth 1Y3.53%
EBIT growth 3Y4.71%
EBIT growth 5Y8.05%
EBIT Next Year57.89%
EBIT Next 3Y22.27%
EBIT Next 5Y16.6%
FCF growth 1Y-4.37%
FCF growth 3Y1.78%
FCF growth 5Y0.76%
OCF growth 1Y3.1%
OCF growth 3Y3.91%
OCF growth 5Y4.6%
AIR LIQUIDE SA / AI.PA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of AIR LIQUIDE SA (AI.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to AI.PA.
Can you provide the valuation status for AIR LIQUIDE SA?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to AIR LIQUIDE SA (AI.PA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is AIR LIQUIDE SA (AI.PA) stock?
AIR LIQUIDE SA (AI.PA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for AI stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AIR LIQUIDE SA (AI.PA) is 27.89 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.93.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for AI stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AIR LIQUIDE SA (AI.PA) is expected to grow by 15.62% in the next year.