AIR LIQUIDE SA (AI.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:AI - FR0000120073 - Common Stock
164.28 EUR
-1.64 (-0.99%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to AI. AI was compared to 74 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While AI has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. AI has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
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.
AI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of AI (6.70%) is better than 75.68% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 13.49%, AI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.03% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of AI (9.87%) is better than 83.78% of its industry peers.
AI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.47%. This is above the industry average of 6.87%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.47%) for AI is below the current ROIC(9.87%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 87.84% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AI has grown nicely.
AI has a better Operating Margin (19.93%) than 91.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AI has grown nicely.
AI's Gross Margin of 63.01% is amongst the best of the industry. AI outperforms 91.89% 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 5Y3.62%
GM growth 3Y1.78%
GM growth 5Y0.07%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AI is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for AI remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, AI has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, AI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.75 indicates that AI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.75, AI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.03% of the companies in the same industry.
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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.60. This is in the better half of the industry: AI outperforms 78.38% of its industry peers.
AI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.47, AI is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.75 |
ROIC/WACC1.34
WACC7.35%
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.
AI has a worse Current ratio (0.84) than 86.49% 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 has a worse Quick ratio (0.61) than 86.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
AI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.10%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.55% 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 -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 10.46% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, AI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.92% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.7%
EPS Next 2Y8.33%
EPS Next 3Y8.81%
EPS Next 5Y10.46%
Revenue Next Year0.49%
Revenue Next 2Y2.38%
Revenue Next 3Y3.34%
Revenue Next 5Y3.92%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.20, AI can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AI is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.15, AI is valued at the same level.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.77, the valuation of AI can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AI is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.22, AI is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of AI is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of AI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AI is cheaper than 62.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.21 |
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)5.57
PEG (5Y)2.27
EPS Next 2Y8.33%
EPS Next 3Y8.81%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.01%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.13, AI has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
AI's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.01% |
5.2 History
The dividend of AI has a limited annual growth rate of 5.87%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.87%
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 (12/2/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
164.28
-1.64 (-0.99%)
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 Cap95.04B
Revenue(TTM)27.06B
Net Income(TTM)3.31B
Analysts81.94
Price Target201.28 (22.52%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.01% |
Yearly Dividend2.99
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.87%
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)-0.46%
PT rev (3m)1.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.97%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.77 | ||
| P/S | 3.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.73 | ||
| P/B | 3.88 | ||
| P/tB | 10.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.21 |
EPS(TTM)6.27
EY3.82%
EPS(NY)7.55
Fwd EY4.59%
FCF(TTM)4.75
FCFY2.89%
OCF(TTM)11.16
OCFY6.79%
SpS46.77
BVpS42.37
TBVpS15.81
PEG (NY)5.57
PEG (5Y)2.27
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 5Y3.62%
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 | 81.11% | ||
| Profit Quality | 83.15% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.75 |
F-Score7
WACC7.35%
ROIC/WACC1.34
Cap/Depr(3y)136.72%
Cap/Depr(5y)133.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.08%
Cap/Sales(5y)12.32%
Profit Quality(3y)89.94%
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 5Y10.46%
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 5Y3.92%
EBIT growth 1Y6.37%
EBIT growth 3Y9.03%
EBIT growth 5Y7.28%
EBIT Next Year55.91%
EBIT Next 3Y21.96%
EBIT Next 5Y15.96%
FCF growth 1Y-11.79%
FCF growth 3Y1.77%
FCF growth 5Y6.15%
OCF growth 1Y-1.16%
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.