AIR LIQUIDE SA (AI.PA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
EPA:AI • FR0000120073
Current stock price
174.48 EUR
+1.54 (+0.89%)
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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.
- In the past year AI had a positive cash flow from operations.
- AI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years AI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- AI has a better Return On Assets (6.78%) than 76.81% of its industry peers.
- AI's Return On Equity of 13.42% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AI outperforms 72.46% of its industry peers.
- AI's Return On Invested Capital of 9.62% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AI outperforms 79.71% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AI is above the industry average of 7.17%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (9.55%) for AI is below the current ROIC(9.62%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of AI (13.06%) is better than 91.30% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AI has grown nicely.
- AI has a better Operating Margin (20.72%) than 91.30% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AI has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of AI (64.18%) is better than 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for AI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- AI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, AI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- AI has an Altman-Z score of 3.81. This indicates that AI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- AI has a better Altman-Z score (3.81) than 81.16% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of AI is 5.08, which is a neutral value as it means it would take AI, 5.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- AI's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.08 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AI outperforms 66.67% 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 52.17% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.81 |
ROIC/WACC1.32
WACC7.27%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.14 indicates that AI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- AI's Current ratio of 1.14 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AI is outperformed by 82.61% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.90, AI is not doing good in the industry: 68.12% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 |
3. AI.PA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for AI have decreased by -0.78% in the last year.
- AI shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.39% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, AI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.43% in the last year.
- AI shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.63% yearly.
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
- AI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.19% yearly.
- AI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.80% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.62%
EPS Next 2Y12.9%
EPS Next 3Y11.98%
EPS Next 5Y11.19%
Revenue Next Year3.69%
Revenue Next 2Y4.46%
Revenue Next 3Y4.55%
Revenue Next 5Y4.8%
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 accelerating.
- 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. AI.PA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.35, AI can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- AI's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AI to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.89), we can say AI is valued inline with the index average.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 23.65, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of AI.
- AI's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AI to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.19), we can say AI is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.65 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- AI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- AI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.42 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of AI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.75
PEG (5Y)3.26
EPS Next 2Y12.9%
EPS Next 3Y11.98%
5. AI.PA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- AI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.16%.
- AI's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.35.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, AI has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.16% |
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 Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
- AI pays out 55.57% 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.
DP55.57%
EPS Next 2Y12.9%
EPS Next 3Y11.98%
AI.PA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
EPA:AI (3/30/2026, 2:20:01 PM)
174.48
+1.54 (+0.89%)
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 Owners26.3%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.14%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap101.07B
Revenue(TTM)26.94B
Net Income(TTM)3.52B
Analysts81.88
Price Target203.8 (16.8%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.16% |
Yearly Dividend3.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.09%
DP55.57%
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)1.84%
PT rev (3m)0.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.97%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.65 | ||
| P/S | 3.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.51 | ||
| P/B | 3.86 | ||
| P/tB | 9.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.42 |
EPS(TTM)6.38
EY3.66%
EPS(NY)7.38
Fwd EY4.23%
FCF(TTM)4.62
FCFY2.65%
OCF(TTM)11.25
OCFY6.45%
SpS46.51
BVpS45.25
TBVpS18.69
PEG (NY)1.75
PEG (5Y)3.26
Graham Number80.6
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 | 3.81 |
F-Score6
WACC7.27%
ROIC/WACC1.32
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 Y15.62%
EPS Next 2Y12.9%
EPS Next 3Y11.98%
EPS Next 5Y11.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.45%
Revenue growth 5Y5.63%
Sales Q2Q%-3.73%
Revenue Next Year3.69%
Revenue Next 2Y4.46%
Revenue Next 3Y4.55%
Revenue Next 5Y4.8%
EBIT growth 1Y3.53%
EBIT growth 3Y4.71%
EBIT growth 5Y8.05%
EBIT Next Year57.89%
EBIT Next 3Y22.27%
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.
What is the valuation status for AI stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to AIR LIQUIDE SA (AI.PA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for AIR LIQUIDE SA?
AIR LIQUIDE SA (AI.PA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of AIR LIQUIDE SA (AI.PA) stock?
The financial health rating of AIR LIQUIDE SA (AI.PA) is 4 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for AIR LIQUIDE SA?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AIR LIQUIDE SA (AI.PA) is expected to grow by 15.62% in the next year.