AIR LIQUIDE SA (AI.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:AI - FR0000120073 - Common Stock
172.3 EUR
+0.7 (+0.41%)
Taking everything into account, AI scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AI was compared to 67 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While AI belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. AI is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent 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.
Each year in the past 5 years AI has been profitable.
In the past 5 years AI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.70%, AI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.12% of the companies in the same industry.
AI's Return On Equity of 13.49% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AI outperforms 79.10% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of AI (9.87%) is better than 85.07% of its industry peers.
AI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.47%. This is above the industry average of 7.01%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.87%) for AI 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
AI's Profit Margin of 12.22% is amongst the best of the industry. AI outperforms 89.55% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AI has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 19.93%, AI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.03% of the companies in the same industry.
AI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 63.01%, AI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.04% of the companies in the same industry.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AI is still creating some value.
AI has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for AI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, AI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
AI has an Altman-Z score of 3.83. This indicates that AI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.83, AI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.10% of the companies in the same industry.
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 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.60) than 79.10% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47 indicates that AI is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of AI (0.47) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.83 |
ROIC/WACC1.33
WACC7.44%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.84 indicates that AI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.84, AI is doing worse than 86.57% of the companies in the same industry.
AI has a Quick 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.
The Quick ratio of AI (0.61) is worse than 86.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
AI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.10%, which is quite good.
AI shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.55% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.99% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, AI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.30% on average per year.
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 10.58% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.87% on average over the next years.
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.
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 27.48 indicates a quite expensive valuation of AI.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AI is on the same level as its industry peers.
AI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.34.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 22.83, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of AI.
AI's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.43, AI is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.83 |
4.2 Price Multiples
AI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AI is valued a bit cheaper than 61.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.62 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of AI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.85
PEG (5Y)2.38
EPS Next 2Y8.33%
EPS Next 3Y8.81%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.96%.
AI's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.26.
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 (11/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
172.3
+0.7 (+0.41%)
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 Cap99.68B
Revenue(TTM)27.06B
Net Income(TTM)3.31B
Analysts81.94
Price Target201.47 (16.93%)
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 | 27.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.83 | ||
| P/S | 3.68 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.26 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.44 | ||
| P/B | 4.07 | ||
| P/tB | 10.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.62 |
EPS(TTM)6.27
EY3.64%
EPS(NY)7.55
Fwd EY4.38%
FCF(TTM)4.75
FCFY2.76%
OCF(TTM)11.16
OCFY6.47%
SpS46.77
BVpS42.37
TBVpS15.81
PEG (NY)5.85
PEG (5Y)2.38
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 | 3.83 |
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.