AIR LIQUIDE SA (AIL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:AIL - FR0000120073 - Common Stock
164.32 EUR
-1.6 (-0.96%)
Overall AIL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated AIL against 74 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. AIL has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. AIL has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
AIL had positive earnings in the past year.
AIL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
AIL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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 75.68% of its industry peers.
AIL's Return On Equity of 13.49% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AIL outperforms 77.03% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.87%, AIL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AIL is above the industry average of 6.87%.
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 87.84% of its industry peers.
AIL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 19.93%, AIL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.89% of the companies in the same industry.
AIL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
AIL's Gross Margin of 63.01% is amongst the best of the industry. AIL outperforms 91.89% 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.
AIL has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, AIL has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, AIL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.72 indicates that AIL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
AIL has a better Altman-Z score (3.72) than 77.03% 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.
AIL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.60) than 78.38% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.47, AIL is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.72 |
ROIC/WACC1.34
WACC7.35%
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.
The Current ratio of AIL (0.84) is worse than 86.49% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.61 indicates that AIL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
AIL has a worse Quick ratio (0.61) than 86.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.10% over the past year.
AIL shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.55% yearly.
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
AIL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.46% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.92% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.7%
EPS Next 2Y8.33%
EPS Next 3Y8.81%
EPS Next 5Y10.46%
Revenue Next Year0.49%
Revenue Next 2Y2.38%
Revenue Next 3Y3.34%
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
AIL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.21.
AIL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.15, AIL is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 21.78, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of AIL.
AIL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AIL to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.22), we can say AIL is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.78 |
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 the industry average as 60.81% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.09 |
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)5.57
PEG (5Y)2.27
EPS Next 2Y8.33%
EPS Next 3Y8.81%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AIL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.01%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.13, AIL has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
AIL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.01% |
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.
AIL's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP59.1%
EPS Next 2Y8.33%
EPS Next 3Y8.81%
FRA:AIL (12/2/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
164.32
-1.6 (-0.96%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners28.16%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.14%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap95.06B
Revenue(TTM)27.06B
Net Income(TTM)3.31B
Analysts81.94
Price Target201.19 (22.44%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.01% |
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)-0.49%
PT rev (3m)1.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.97%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.78 | ||
| P/S | 3.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.73 | ||
| P/B | 3.88 | ||
| P/tB | 10.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.09 |
EPS(TTM)6.27
EY3.82%
EPS(NY)7.55
Fwd EY4.59%
FCF(TTM)4.75
FCFY2.89%
OCF(TTM)11.16
OCFY6.79%
SpS46.77
BVpS42.37
TBVpS15.81
PEG (NY)5.57
PEG (5Y)2.27
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 | 3.72 |
F-Score7
WACC7.35%
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 Y4.7%
EPS Next 2Y8.33%
EPS Next 3Y8.81%
EPS Next 5Y10.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.99%
Revenue growth 3Y5.06%
Revenue growth 5Y4.3%
Sales Q2Q%2.94%
Revenue Next Year0.49%
Revenue Next 2Y2.38%
Revenue Next 3Y3.34%
Revenue Next 5Y3.92%
EBIT growth 1Y6.37%
EBIT growth 3Y9.03%
EBIT growth 5Y7.28%
EBIT Next Year55.91%
EBIT Next 3Y21.96%
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 4 / 10 to AIR LIQUIDE SA (AIL.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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 4.7% in the next year.