AIR LIQUIDE SA (AI.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:AI - FR0000120073 - Common Stock
171.08 EUR
-2.12 (-1.22%)
AI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 67 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. AI scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. AI has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year AI was profitable.
In the past year AI had a positive cash flow from operations.
AI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years AI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
AI has a better Return On Assets (6.70%) than 77.61% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 13.49%, AI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.60% of the companies in the same industry.
AI's Return On Invested Capital of 9.87% is amongst the best of the industry. AI outperforms 86.57% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AI is above the industry average of 7.01%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.47%) for AI 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
AI's Profit Margin of 12.22% is amongst the best of the industry. AI outperforms 91.04% of its industry peers.
AI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
AI has a Operating Margin of 19.93%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AI outperforms 95.52% of its industry peers.
AI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
AI has a better Gross Margin (63.01%) than 92.54% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AI 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 5Y3.63%
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), AI is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for AI remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
AI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, AI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.85 indicates that AI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
AI has a better Altman-Z score (3.85) than 80.60% of its industry peers.
AI has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.60. This is a neutral value as AI would need 4.60 years to pay back of all of its debts.
AI's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.60 is amongst the best of the industry. AI outperforms 80.60% of its industry peers.
AI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
AI has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.47) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.85 |
ROIC/WACC1.33
WACC7.44%
2.3 Liquidity
AI has a Current Ratio of 0.84. This is a bad value and indicates that AI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.84, AI is not doing good in the industry: 85.07% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.61 indicates that AI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of AI (0.61) is worse than 85.07% of its industry peers.
AI does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| 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.
Measured over the past years, AI shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.55% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, AI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.99% in the last year.
AI 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
AI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.58% yearly.
AI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.87% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.7%
EPS Next 2Y8.33%
EPS Next 3Y8.81%
EPS Next 5Y10.58%
Revenue Next Year0.49%
Revenue Next 2Y2.38%
Revenue Next 3Y3.34%
Revenue Next 5Y3.87%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 27.29, the valuation of AI can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AI is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.91, AI is valued at the same level.
AI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.67.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as AI.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.57, AI is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
AI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
62.69% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AI, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.74 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
AI has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.8
PEG (5Y)2.36
EPS Next 2Y8.33%
EPS Next 3Y8.81%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.96%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.26, AI has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, AI has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.96% |
5.2 History
The dividend of AI has a limited annual growth rate of 5.86%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.86%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
59.10% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AI. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of AI is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP59.1%
EPS Next 2Y8.33%
EPS Next 3Y8.81%
EPA:AI (11/14/2025, 5:36:15 PM)
171.08
-2.12 (-1.22%)
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 Cap98.97B
Revenue(TTM)27.06B
Net Income(TTM)3.31B
Analysts81.94
Price Target201.47 (17.76%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.96% |
Yearly Dividend2.98
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.86%
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)-0.37%
PT rev (3m)2.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.42%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.67 | ||
| P/S | 3.66 | ||
| P/FCF | 36 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.33 | ||
| P/B | 4.04 | ||
| P/tB | 10.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.74 |
EPS(TTM)6.27
EY3.66%
EPS(NY)7.55
Fwd EY4.41%
FCF(TTM)4.75
FCFY2.78%
OCF(TTM)11.16
OCFY6.52%
SpS46.77
BVpS42.37
TBVpS15.81
PEG (NY)5.8
PEG (5Y)2.36
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 5Y3.63%
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 | 81.12% | ||
| Profit Quality | 83.16% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.85 |
F-Score7
WACC7.44%
ROIC/WACC1.33
Cap/Depr(3y)136.72%
Cap/Depr(5y)133.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.08%
Cap/Sales(5y)12.32%
Profit Quality(3y)89.93%
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 5Y10.58%
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 5Y3.87%
EBIT growth 1Y6.38%
EBIT growth 3Y9.02%
EBIT growth 5Y7.28%
EBIT Next Year55.91%
EBIT Next 3Y21.96%
EBIT Next 5Y15.93%
FCF growth 1Y-11.78%
FCF growth 3Y1.77%
FCF growth 5Y6.15%
OCF growth 1Y-1.15%
OCF growth 3Y4.31%
OCF growth 5Y6.05%
AIR LIQUIDE SA / AI.PA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of AIR LIQUIDE SA (AI.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to AI.PA.
What is the valuation status of AIR LIQUIDE SA (AI.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to AIR LIQUIDE SA (AI.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of AI stock?
AIR LIQUIDE SA (AI.PA) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
How financially healthy is AIR LIQUIDE SA?
The financial health rating of AIR LIQUIDE SA (AI.PA) is 4 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for AIR LIQUIDE SA (AI.PA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AIR LIQUIDE SA (AI.PA) is expected to grow by 4.7% in the next year.