AIR LIQUIDE SA (AI.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:AI - FR0000120073 - Common Stock
160 EUR
+0.5 (+0.31%)
Taking everything into account, AI scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AI was compared to 75 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. AI has an excellent profitability rating, but 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
In the past year AI was profitable.
AI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years AI has been profitable.
AI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
AI has a better Return On Assets (6.70%) than 74.67% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 13.49%, AI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.87%, AI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.33% 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 7.13%.
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's Profit Margin of 12.22% is amongst the best of the industry. AI outperforms 88.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AI has grown nicely.
AI has a Operating Margin of 19.93%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AI outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AI has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 63.01%, AI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.00% 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 | 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, AI has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, AI has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for AI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.66 indicates that AI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
AI has a Altman-Z score of 3.66. This is in the better half of the industry: AI outperforms 76.00% of its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.60, AI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.33% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47 indicates that AI is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.47, AI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.66 |
ROIC/WACC1.35
WACC7.33%
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's Current ratio of 0.84 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AI is outperformed by 88.00% 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.61, AI is doing worse than 86.67% 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.
AI shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.99%.
Measured over the past years, AI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.30% on average per year.
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 10.46% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.92% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.71%
EPS Next 2Y8.33%
EPS Next 3Y8.77%
EPS Next 5Y10.46%
Revenue Next Year0.5%
Revenue Next 2Y2.35%
Revenue Next 3Y3.29%
Revenue Next 5Y3.92%
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.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 25.52, the valuation of AI can be described as expensive.
AI's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.39, AI is valued at the same level.
AI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.20.
AI's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.84. AI is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.2 |
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.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as AI.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 33.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.74 |
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)5.42
PEG (5Y)2.21
EPS Next 2Y8.33%
EPS Next 3Y8.77%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.07%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
AI's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.58.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, AI has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.07% |
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.
AI's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP59.1%
EPS Next 2Y8.33%
EPS Next 3Y8.77%
EPA:AI (12/22/2025, 5:36:15 PM)
160
+0.5 (+0.31%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners28.13%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.14%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap92.56B
Revenue(TTM)27.06B
Net Income(TTM)3.31B
Analysts81.94
Price Target202.3 (26.44%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.07% |
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)0.41%
PT rev (3m)0.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.2 | ||
| P/S | 3.42 | ||
| P/FCF | 33.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.34 | ||
| P/B | 3.78 | ||
| P/tB | 10.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.74 |
EPS(TTM)6.27
EY3.92%
EPS(NY)7.55
Fwd EY4.72%
FCF(TTM)4.75
FCFY2.97%
OCF(TTM)11.16
OCFY6.97%
SpS46.77
BVpS42.37
TBVpS15.81
PEG (NY)5.42
PEG (5Y)2.21
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 | 3.66 |
F-Score7
WACC7.33%
ROIC/WACC1.35
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 Y4.71%
EPS Next 2Y8.33%
EPS Next 3Y8.77%
EPS Next 5Y10.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.99%
Revenue growth 3Y5.06%
Revenue growth 5Y4.3%
Sales Q2Q%2.94%
Revenue Next Year0.5%
Revenue Next 2Y2.35%
Revenue Next 3Y3.29%
Revenue Next 5Y3.92%
EBIT growth 1Y6.37%
EBIT growth 3Y9.03%
EBIT growth 5Y7.28%
EBIT Next Year55.08%
EBIT Next 3Y21.79%
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 3 / 10 to AIR LIQUIDE SA (AI.PA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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 4.71% in the next year.