AIR LIQUIDE SA (AIL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:AIL - FR0000120073 - Common Stock
163.08 EUR
-0.26 (-0.16%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to AIL. AIL was compared to 72 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. AIL scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, AIL is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year AIL was profitable.
In the past year AIL had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years AIL has been profitable.
In the past 5 years AIL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
AIL has a Return On Assets of 6.70%. This is in the better half of the industry: AIL outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.49%, AIL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.39% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.87%, AIL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.94% of the companies in the same industry.
AIL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.47%. This is above the industry average of 7.08%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.47%) for AIL 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
AIL's Profit Margin of 12.22% is amongst the best of the industry. AIL outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AIL has grown nicely.
AIL has a Operating Margin of 19.93%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AIL outperforms 93.06% of its industry peers.
AIL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 63.01%, AIL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AIL 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
AIL 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, AIL has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
AIL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
AIL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
AIL has an Altman-Z score of 3.71. 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 3.71, AIL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.39% of the companies in the same industry.
AIL has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.60. This is a neutral value as AIL would need 4.60 years to pay back of all of its debts.
AIL's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.60 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AIL outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47 indicates that AIL is not too dependend on debt financing.
AIL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.47 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AIL outperforms 45.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.71 |
ROIC/WACC1.34
WACC7.34%
2.3 Liquidity
AIL has a Current Ratio of 0.84. This is a bad value and indicates that AIL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.84, AIL is doing worse than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
AIL has a Quick Ratio of 0.84. This is a bad value and indicates that AIL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.61, AIL is not doing good in the industry: 87.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
AIL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.10%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.55% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
AIL shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.99%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.30% on average over the past years.
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, AIL will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.46% on average per year.
AIL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.92% yearly.
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
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 26.01, which means the current valuation is very expensive for AIL.
AIL's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
AIL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.49.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.61, the valuation of AIL can be described as rather expensive.
AIL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AIL to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.69), we can say AIL is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
AIL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
AIL's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates AIL does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of AIL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.52
PEG (5Y)2.25
EPS Next 2Y8.33%
EPS Next 3Y8.77%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.02%, AIL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
AIL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.19.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, AIL has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.02% |
5.2 History
The dividend of AIL has a limited annual growth rate of 5.87%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.87%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
59.10% 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.
DP59.1%
EPS Next 2Y8.33%
EPS Next 3Y8.77%
FRA:AIL (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
163.08
-0.26 (-0.16%)
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 Cap94.35B
Revenue(TTM)27.06B
Net Income(TTM)3.31B
Analysts81.94
Price Target202.47 (24.15%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.02% |
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)0.38%
PT rev (3m)1.04%
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)-0.96%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.61 | ||
| P/S | 3.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.62 | ||
| P/B | 3.85 | ||
| P/tB | 10.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13 |
EPS(TTM)6.27
EY3.84%
EPS(NY)7.55
Fwd EY4.63%
FCF(TTM)4.75
FCFY2.91%
OCF(TTM)11.16
OCFY6.84%
SpS46.77
BVpS42.37
TBVpS15.81
PEG (NY)5.52
PEG (5Y)2.25
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 | 3.71 |
F-Score7
WACC7.34%
ROIC/WACC1.34
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 / AIL.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for AIL stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to AIL.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for AIR LIQUIDE SA?
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 9 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for AIL stock?
The financial health rating of AIR LIQUIDE SA (AIL.DE) is 4 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for AIR LIQUIDE SA?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AIR LIQUIDE SA (AIL.DE) is expected to grow by 4.71% in the next year.