AIR LIQUIDE SA (AI.PA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
EPA:AI • FR0000120073
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186.22 EUR
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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
- AI had positive earnings in the past year.
- AI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years AI has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years AI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- AI's Return On Assets of 6.78% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AI outperforms 78.26% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of AI (13.42%) is better than 73.91% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of AI (9.62%) is better than 79.71% of its industry peers.
- AI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.55%. This is above the industry average of 6.97%.
- 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 has a Profit Margin of 13.06%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AI outperforms 92.75% of its industry peers.
- AI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 20.72%, AI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- AI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- AI has a Gross Margin of 64.18%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AI outperforms 92.75% 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 | 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
- AI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- AI has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for AI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- AI has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- AI has an Altman-Z score of 3.99. This indicates that AI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.99, AI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.51% of the companies in the same industry.
- AI has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.08. This is a neutral value as AI would need 5.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- AI has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.08. This is in the better half of the industry: AI outperforms 62.32% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44 indicates that AI is not too dependend on debt financing.
- AI's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.44 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AI outperforms 50.72% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.99 |
ROIC/WACC1.31
WACC7.32%
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: 81.16% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- AI has a Quick Ratio of 1.14. 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 Quick ratio of 0.90. This is in the lower half of the industry: AI underperforms 69.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 |
3. AI.PA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- AI shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.78%.
- 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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, AI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.80% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.3%
EPS Next 2Y12.73%
EPS Next 3Y11.62%
EPS Next 5Y11.19%
Revenue Next Year4.06%
Revenue Next 2Y4.58%
Revenue Next 3Y4.63%
Revenue Next 5Y4.8%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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. AI.PA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 29.19, the valuation of AI can be described as expensive.
- AI's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.79. AI is around the same levels.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.31, the valuation of AI can be described as expensive.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as AI.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 38.88. AI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AI is valued a bit more expensive than 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- AI's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 40.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.38 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of AI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.91
PEG (5Y)3.48
EPS Next 2Y12.73%
EPS Next 3Y11.62%
5. AI.PA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.99%, AI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- AI's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.18.
- AI's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.99% |
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 Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
5.3 Sustainability
- 55.57% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AI. 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 2Y12.73%
EPS Next 3Y11.62%
AI.PA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
EPA:AI (4/22/2026, 5:36:15 PM)
186.22
-0.22 (-0.12%)
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 Owners26.27%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap107.88B
Revenue(TTM)26.94B
Net Income(TTM)3.52B
Analysts83.13
Price Target202.73 (8.87%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.99% |
Yearly Dividend3.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.09%
DP55.57%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
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)1.18%
PT rev (3m)0.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.31 | ||
| P/S | 4 | ||
| P/FCF | 40.33 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.55 | ||
| P/B | 4.12 | ||
| P/tB | 9.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.38 |
EPS(TTM)6.38
EY3.43%
EPS(NY)7.36
Fwd EY3.95%
FCF(TTM)4.62
FCFY2.48%
OCF(TTM)11.25
OCFY6.04%
SpS46.51
BVpS45.25
TBVpS18.69
PEG (NY)1.91
PEG (5Y)3.48
Graham Number80.5971 (-56.72%)
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 | 3.99 |
F-Score6
WACC7.32%
ROIC/WACC1.31
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 Y15.3%
EPS Next 2Y12.73%
EPS Next 3Y11.62%
EPS Next 5Y11.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.45%
Revenue growth 5Y5.63%
Sales Q2Q%-3.73%
Revenue Next Year4.06%
Revenue Next 2Y4.58%
Revenue Next 3Y4.63%
Revenue Next 5Y4.8%
EBIT growth 1Y3.53%
EBIT growth 3Y4.71%
EBIT growth 5Y8.05%
EBIT Next Year57.44%
EBIT Next 3Y22.11%
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 29.19 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.12.
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 15.3% in the next year.