AIR LIQUIDE SA (AIL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:AIL - FR0000120073 - Common Stock
160.56 EUR
+0.12 (+0.07%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to AIL. AIL was compared to 68 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.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year AIL was profitable.
AIL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
AIL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
AIL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.70%, AIL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
AIL's Return On Equity of 13.49% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AIL outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.87%, AIL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AIL is above the industry average of 7.01%.
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 88.24% of its industry peers.
AIL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
AIL has a better Operating Margin (19.93%) than 92.65% of its industry peers.
AIL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of AIL (63.01%) is better than 91.18% of its industry peers.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AIL is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, AIL has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for AIL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
AIL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.67 indicates that AIL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
AIL has a Altman-Z score of 3.67. This is in the better half of the industry: AIL outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AIL (4.60) is better than 76.47% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47 indicates that AIL is not too dependend on debt financing.
AIL has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.47) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.67 |
ROIC/WACC1.35
WACC7.33%
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.
AIL has a Current ratio of 0.84. This is amonst the worse of the industry: AIL underperforms 88.24% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.61 indicates that AIL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.61, AIL is doing worse than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
Looking at the last year, AIL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.99% in the last year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.46% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, AIL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.92% on average per year.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 25.61 indicates a quite expensive valuation of AIL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AIL is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.51, AIL is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 21.29, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of AIL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AIL is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AIL to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.13), we can say AIL is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of AIL is on the same level as its industry peers.
AIL's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 33.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.82 |
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.
AIL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.53
PEG (5Y)2.22
EPS Next 2Y8.3%
EPS Next 3Y8.77%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AIL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.06%.
AIL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.51.
AIL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| 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
AIL pays out 59.10% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
AIL's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP59.1%
EPS Next 2Y8.3%
EPS Next 3Y8.77%
FRA:AIL (12/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
160.56
+0.12 (+0.07%)
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 Cap92.89B
Revenue(TTM)27.06B
Net Income(TTM)3.31B
Analysts81.94
Price Target202.35 (26.03%)
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)0.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.44%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.29 | ||
| P/S | 3.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 33.79 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.39 | ||
| P/B | 3.79 | ||
| P/tB | 10.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.82 |
EPS(TTM)6.27
EY3.91%
EPS(NY)7.54
Fwd EY4.7%
FCF(TTM)4.75
FCFY2.96%
OCF(TTM)11.16
OCFY6.95%
SpS46.77
BVpS42.37
TBVpS15.81
PEG (NY)5.53
PEG (5Y)2.22
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 | 3.67 |
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 Y4.63%
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%.