AIR LIQUIDE SA (AI.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:AI - FR0000120073 - Common Stock
169.6 EUR
-1.48 (-0.87%)
Overall AI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated AI against 69 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While AI belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. AI is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
AI had positive earnings in the past year.
AI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years AI has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years AI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
AI has a better Return On Assets (6.70%) than 78.26% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of AI (13.49%) is better than 79.71% 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 85.51% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AI is above the industry average of 6.77%.
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
The Profit Margin of AI (12.22%) is better than 91.30% of its industry peers.
AI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of AI (19.93%) is better than 94.20% of its industry peers.
AI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 63.01%, AI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.75% of the companies in the same industry.
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
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.
The number of shares outstanding for AI has been increased compared to 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 3.82 indicates that AI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.82, AI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
AI has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.60. This is a neutral value as AI would need 4.60 years to pay back of all of its debts.
AI's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.60 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AI outperforms 78.26% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47 indicates that AI is not too dependend on debt financing.
AI's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.47 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AI outperforms 44.93% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.82 |
ROIC/WACC1.33
WACC7.44%
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 86.96% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.61 indicates that AI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.61, AI is doing worse than 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.99% in the past year.
AI shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.30% yearly.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, AI will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.58% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, AI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.87% on average per year.
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
AI is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.05.
AI's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.89. AI is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.48, AI is valued on the expensive side.
AI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
AI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 34.59.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of AI indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: AI is more expensive than 60.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
AI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AI is cheaper than 62.32% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 35.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.59 |
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.
The excellent profitability rating of AI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.75
PEG (5Y)2.34
EPS Next 2Y8.33%
EPS Next 3Y8.81%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.91%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.36, AI has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
AI's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.91% |
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 (11/17/2025, 5:36:15 PM)
169.6
-1.48 (-0.87%)
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 Cap98.12B
Revenue(TTM)27.06B
Net Income(TTM)3.31B
Analysts81.94
Price Target201.47 (18.79%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.91% |
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)-0.37%
PT rev (3m)1.29%
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 | 27.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.48 | ||
| P/S | 3.63 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.2 | ||
| P/B | 4 | ||
| P/tB | 10.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.59 |
EPS(TTM)6.27
EY3.7%
EPS(NY)7.55
Fwd EY4.45%
FCF(TTM)4.75
FCFY2.8%
OCF(TTM)11.16
OCFY6.58%
SpS46.77
BVpS42.37
TBVpS15.81
PEG (NY)5.75
PEG (5Y)2.34
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 | 3.82 |
F-Score7
WACC7.44%
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)89.94%
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 5Y10.58%
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 1Y6.37%
EBIT growth 3Y9.03%
EBIT growth 5Y7.28%
EBIT Next Year55.91%
EBIT Next 3Y21.96%
EBIT Next 5Y15.93%
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.