AIR LIQUIDE SA (AIL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:AIL - FR0000120073 - Common Stock
155.88 EUR
-0.12 (-0.08%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to AIL. AIL was compared to 73 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. AIL has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. AIL is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
AIL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year AIL had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years AIL has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years AIL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
AIL has a Return On Assets of 6.70%. This is in the better half of the industry: AIL outperforms 75.34% of its industry peers.
AIL has a better Return On Equity (13.49%) than 76.71% of its industry peers.
AIL has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.87%) than 83.56% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AIL is above the industry average of 6.84%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.87%) for AIL is above the 3 year average (9.47%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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 87.67% of its industry peers.
AIL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of AIL (19.93%) is better than 91.78% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AIL has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of AIL (63.01%) is better than 91.78% of its industry peers.
AIL'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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), AIL is creating some value.
AIL has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
AIL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
AIL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.61 indicates that AIL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
AIL has a better Altman-Z score (3.61) than 75.34% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AIL is 4.60, which is a neutral value as it means it would take AIL, 4.60 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
AIL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.60) than 78.08% of its industry peers.
AIL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
AIL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.47. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AIL outperforms 49.32% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.61 |
ROIC/WACC1.35
WACC7.31%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 0.84, AIL is not doing good in the industry: 84.93% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.61 indicates that AIL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of AIL (0.61) is worse than 86.30% of its industry peers.
| 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.
AIL shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.55% yearly.
AIL shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.99%.
AIL 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, AIL 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 Y4.63%
EPS Next 2Y8.3%
EPS Next 3Y8.77%
EPS Next 5Y10.46%
Revenue Next Year0.45%
Revenue Next 2Y2.29%
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.
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 24.86, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of AIL.
AIL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
AIL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.00.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.67 indicates a rather expensive valuation of AIL.
AIL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.70, AIL is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
AIL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AIL is valued a bit cheaper than 60.27% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 32.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.48 |
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)5.37
PEG (5Y)2.15
EPS Next 2Y8.3%
EPS Next 3Y8.77%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AIL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.06%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.59, AIL has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
AIL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.06% |
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 2Y8.3%
EPS Next 3Y8.77%
FRA:AIL (1/8/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
155.88
-0.12 (-0.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners27.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.14%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap90.18B
Revenue(TTM)27.06B
Net Income(TTM)3.31B
Analysts81.94
Price Target202.35 (29.81%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.06% |
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)0.58%
PT rev (3m)0.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.67 | ||
| P/S | 3.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 32.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.97 | ||
| P/B | 3.68 | ||
| P/tB | 9.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.48 |
EPS(TTM)6.27
EY4.02%
EPS(NY)7.54
Fwd EY4.84%
FCF(TTM)4.75
FCFY3.05%
OCF(TTM)11.16
OCFY7.16%
SpS46.77
BVpS42.37
TBVpS15.81
PEG (NY)5.37
PEG (5Y)2.15
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 | 3.61 |
F-Score7
WACC7.31%
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 Y4.63%
EPS Next 2Y8.3%
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 Year0.45%
Revenue Next 2Y2.29%
Revenue Next 3Y3.29%
Revenue Next 5Y3.92%
EBIT growth 1Y6.37%
EBIT growth 3Y9.03%
EBIT growth 5Y7.28%
EBIT Next Year55.06%
EBIT Next 3Y21.81%
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.
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 9 / 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 59.1%.