AIR LIQUIDE SA (AIL.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

FRA:AIL • FR0000120073

172.42 EUR
-1.22 (-0.7%)
Last: Mar 4, 2026, 07:00 PM
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This AIL.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

5

AIL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 66 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While AIL has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. AIL is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. AIL.DE Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year AIL was profitable.
  • AIL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years AIL has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years AIL had a positive operating cash flow.
AIL.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAIL.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of AIL (6.78%) is better than 77.27% of its industry peers.
  • AIL has a better Return On Equity (13.42%) than 71.21% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of AIL (9.75%) is better than 81.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.78%
ROE 13.42%
ROIC 9.75%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
AIL.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAIL.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 13.06%, AIL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • AIL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • AIL's Operating Margin of 20.72% is amongst the best of the industry. AIL outperforms 92.42% of its industry peers.
  • AIL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • AIL has a better Gross Margin (64.18%) than 92.42% of its industry peers.
  • AIL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
AIL.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAIL.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. AIL.DE Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AIL is still creating some value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for AIL. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
AIL.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingAIL.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
AIL.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAIL.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

  • AIL has an Altman-Z score of 3.80. This indicates that AIL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.80, AIL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • AIL has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.10. This is a neutral value as AIL would need 5.10 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.10, AIL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • AIL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.42. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • AIL has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.42) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.42
Debt/FCF 5.1
Altman-Z 3.8
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC7.85%
AIL.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAIL.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.14 indicates that AIL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • AIL has a Current ratio of 1.14. This is amonst the worse of the industry: AIL underperforms 80.30% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that AIL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of AIL (0.90) is worse than 63.64% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.14
Quick Ratio 0.9
AIL.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAIL.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. AIL.DE Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for AIL have decreased by -0.78% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, AIL shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.39% on average per year.
  • AIL shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.43%.
  • 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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, AIL will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.08% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, AIL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.31% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.09%
EPS Next 2Y13.11%
EPS Next 3Y14.25%
EPS Next 5Y11.08%
Revenue Next Year3.92%
Revenue Next 2Y4.66%
Revenue Next 3Y4.91%
Revenue Next 5Y4.31%

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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
AIL.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAIL.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 10B 20B 30B
AIL.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAIL.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6 8 10

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4. AIL.DE Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 27.03, the valuation of AIL can be described as expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AIL is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.03. AIL is around the same levels.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.28, AIL is valued on the expensive side.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as AIL.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.11, AIL is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.03
Fwd PE 23.28
AIL.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAIL.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as AIL.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of AIL is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 37.34
EV/EBITDA 13.45
AIL.DE Per share dataAIL.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • AIL's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • AIL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • AIL's earnings are expected to grow with 14.25% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.68
PEG (5Y)3.22
EPS Next 2Y13.11%
EPS Next 3Y14.25%

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5. AIL.DE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.06%, AIL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.21, AIL has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • AIL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.06%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of AIL has a limited annual growth rate of 5.86%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.86%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
AIL.DE Yearly Dividends per shareAIL.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • 55.57% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AIL. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • The dividend of AIL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP55.57%
EPS Next 2Y13.11%
EPS Next 3Y14.25%
AIL.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAIL.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B
AIL.DE Dividend Payout.AIL.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.AIL.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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AIL.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

AIR LIQUIDE SA

FRA:AIL (3/4/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

172.42

-1.22 (-0.7%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-20
Earnings (Next)04-22
Inst Owners27.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.14%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap99.90B
Revenue(TTM)26.94B
Net Income(TTM)3.52B
Analysts81.25
Price Target200.15 (16.08%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.06%
Yearly Dividend2.98
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.86%
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)-0.65%
PT rev (3m)-0.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.75%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.91%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.03
Fwd PE 23.28
P/S 3.71
P/FCF 37.34
P/OCF 15.33
P/B 3.81
P/tB 9.23
EV/EBITDA 13.45
EPS(TTM)6.38
EY3.7%
EPS(NY)7.41
Fwd EY4.3%
FCF(TTM)4.62
FCFY2.68%
OCF(TTM)11.25
OCFY6.53%
SpS46.5
BVpS45.24
TBVpS18.69
PEG (NY)1.68
PEG (5Y)3.22
Graham Number80.59
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.78%
ROE 13.42%
ROCE 12.93%
ROIC 9.75%
ROICexc 10.74%
ROICexgc 17.68%
OM 20.72%
PM (TTM) 13.06%
GM 64.18%
FCFM 9.93%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.42
Debt/FCF 5.1
Debt/EBITDA 1.36
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 3.8
F-Score6
WACC7.85%
ROIC/WACC1.24
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 Y16.09%
EPS Next 2Y13.11%
EPS Next 3Y14.25%
EPS Next 5Y11.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.45%
Revenue growth 5Y5.63%
Sales Q2Q%-3.73%
Revenue Next Year3.92%
Revenue Next 2Y4.66%
Revenue Next 3Y4.91%
Revenue Next 5Y4.31%
EBIT growth 1Y3.53%
EBIT growth 3Y4.71%
EBIT growth 5Y8.05%
EBIT Next Year58.14%
EBIT Next 3Y22.43%
EBIT Next 5Y16.46%
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 / AIL.DE FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for AIL stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to AIL.DE.


What is the valuation status for AIL stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to AIR LIQUIDE SA (AIL.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is AIR LIQUIDE SA (AIL.DE) stock?

AIR LIQUIDE SA (AIL.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for AIL stock?

The financial health rating of AIR LIQUIDE SA (AIL.DE) is 4 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of AIR LIQUIDE SA (AIL.DE) stock?

The dividend rating of AIR LIQUIDE SA (AIL.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 55.57%.