AIR LIQUIDE SA (AI.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:AI - FR0000120073 - Common Stock
170.32 EUR
+0.58 (+0.34%)
Overall AI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated AI against 67 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. AI has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. AI has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
AI had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year AI had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years AI has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years AI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of AI (6.70%) is better than 76.12% of its industry peers.
AI has a better Return On Equity (13.49%) than 79.10% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.87%, AI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.07% of the companies in the same industry.
AI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.47%. This is above the industry average of 7.01%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.87%) for AI is above the 3 year average (9.47%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.7% | ||
| ROE | 13.49% | ||
| ROIC | 9.87% |
ROA(3y)6.1%
ROA(5y)5.92%
ROE(3y)12.2%
ROE(5y)12.34%
ROIC(3y)9.47%
ROIC(5y)8.98%
1.3 Margins
AI has a better Profit Margin (12.22%) than 89.55% of its industry peers.
AI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
AI has a better Operating Margin (19.93%) than 94.03% of its industry peers.
AI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
AI has a better Gross Margin (63.01%) than 91.04% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AI has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.22% | ||
| GM | 63.01% |
OM growth 3Y3.78%
OM growth 5Y2.86%
PM growth 3Y3.49%
PM growth 5Y3.63%
GM growth 3Y1.78%
GM growth 5Y0.07%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
AI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for AI remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
AI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for AI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.80 indicates that AI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of AI (3.80) is better than 79.10% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AI is 4.60, which is a neutral value as it means it would take AI, 4.60 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
AI's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.60 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AI outperforms 79.10% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47 indicates that AI is not too dependend on debt financing.
AI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.47. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AI outperforms 46.27% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.8 |
ROIC/WACC1.33
WACC7.43%
2.3 Liquidity
AI has a Current Ratio of 0.84. This is a bad value and indicates that AI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of AI (0.84) is worse than 86.57% of its industry peers.
AI has a Quick Ratio of 0.84. This is a bad value and indicates that AI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AI's Quick ratio of 0.61 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AI is outperformed by 86.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.10% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, AI shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.55% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, AI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.99% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.30% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.1%
EPS 3Y12.6%
EPS 5Y11.55%
EPS Q2Q%-4.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.99%
Revenue growth 3Y5.06%
Revenue growth 5Y4.3%
Sales Q2Q%2.94%
3.2 Future
AI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.58% yearly.
AI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.87% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.7%
EPS Next 2Y8.33%
EPS Next 3Y8.81%
EPS Next 5Y10.58%
Revenue Next Year0.49%
Revenue Next 2Y2.38%
Revenue Next 3Y3.34%
Revenue Next 5Y3.87%
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 stable.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 27.16 indicates a quite expensive valuation of AI.
AI's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.28. AI is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.57, the valuation of AI can be described as rather expensive.
AI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
AI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 33.61, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.57 |
4.2 Price Multiples
AI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of AI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AI is cheaper than 61.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 35.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.49 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates AI does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
AI has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.78
PEG (5Y)2.35
EPS Next 2Y8.33%
EPS Next 3Y8.81%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.96%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.26, AI has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
AI's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.96% |
5.2 History
The dividend of AI has a limited annual growth rate of 5.86%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.86%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
AI pays out 59.10% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of AI is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP59.1%
EPS Next 2Y8.33%
EPS Next 3Y8.81%
EPA:AI (11/11/2025, 11:24:57 AM)
170.32
+0.58 (+0.34%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners28.16%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.14%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap98.54B
Revenue(TTM)27.06B
Net Income(TTM)3.31B
Analysts81.94
Price Target201.47 (18.29%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.96% |
Yearly Dividend2.98
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.86%
DP59.1%
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)-0.37%
PT rev (3m)2.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.42%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.57 | ||
| P/S | 3.64 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.27 | ||
| P/B | 4.02 | ||
| P/tB | 10.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.49 |
EPS(TTM)6.27
EY3.68%
EPS(NY)7.55
Fwd EY4.43%
FCF(TTM)4.75
FCFY2.79%
OCF(TTM)11.16
OCFY6.55%
SpS46.77
BVpS42.37
TBVpS15.81
PEG (NY)5.78
PEG (5Y)2.35
Graham Number77.32
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.7% | ||
| ROE | 13.49% | ||
| ROCE | 13.55% | ||
| ROIC | 9.87% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.27% | ||
| ROICexgc | 16.67% | ||
| OM | 19.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.22% | ||
| GM | 63.01% | ||
| FCFM | 10.16% |
ROA(3y)6.1%
ROA(5y)5.92%
ROE(3y)12.2%
ROE(5y)12.34%
ROIC(3y)9.47%
ROIC(5y)8.98%
ROICexc(3y)9.91%
ROICexc(5y)9.43%
ROICexgc(3y)16.92%
ROICexgc(5y)16.28%
ROCE(3y)12.5%
ROCE(5y)11.85%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.94%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.85%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.91%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.63%
OM growth 3Y3.78%
OM growth 5Y2.86%
PM growth 3Y3.49%
PM growth 5Y3.63%
GM growth 3Y1.78%
GM growth 5Y0.07%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.6 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.45 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 144.44% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 13.69% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 20.74 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.12% | ||
| Profit Quality | 83.16% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.8 |
F-Score7
WACC7.43%
ROIC/WACC1.33
Cap/Depr(3y)136.72%
Cap/Depr(5y)133.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.08%
Cap/Sales(5y)12.32%
Profit Quality(3y)89.93%
Profit Quality(5y)95.75%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.1%
EPS 3Y12.6%
EPS 5Y11.55%
EPS Q2Q%-4.88%
EPS Next Y4.7%
EPS Next 2Y8.33%
EPS Next 3Y8.81%
EPS Next 5Y10.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.99%
Revenue growth 3Y5.06%
Revenue growth 5Y4.3%
Sales Q2Q%2.94%
Revenue Next Year0.49%
Revenue Next 2Y2.38%
Revenue Next 3Y3.34%
Revenue Next 5Y3.87%
EBIT growth 1Y6.38%
EBIT growth 3Y9.02%
EBIT growth 5Y7.28%
EBIT Next Year55.91%
EBIT Next 3Y21.96%
EBIT Next 5Y15.93%
FCF growth 1Y-11.78%
FCF growth 3Y1.77%
FCF growth 5Y6.15%
OCF growth 1Y-1.15%
OCF growth 3Y4.31%
OCF growth 5Y6.05%
AIR LIQUIDE SA / AI.PA 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.
What is the valuation status of AIR LIQUIDE SA (AI.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to AIR LIQUIDE SA (AI.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of AI stock?
AIR LIQUIDE SA (AI.PA) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
How financially healthy is AIR LIQUIDE SA?
The financial health rating of AIR LIQUIDE SA (AI.PA) is 4 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for AIR LIQUIDE SA (AI.PA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AIR LIQUIDE SA (AI.PA) is expected to grow by 4.7% in the next year.