AIR LIQUIDE SA (AIL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:AIL - FR0000120073 - Common Stock
164.62 EUR
-1.32 (-0.8%)
Taking everything into account, AIL scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AIL was compared to 74 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While AIL has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. AIL has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
In the past 5 years AIL has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years AIL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
AIL has a better Return On Assets (6.70%) than 78.38% of its industry peers.
AIL has a better Return On Equity (13.49%) than 79.73% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.87%, AIL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.49% of the companies in the same industry.
AIL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.47%. This is above the industry average of 6.48%.
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 89.19% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AIL has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of AIL (19.93%) is better than 91.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AIL has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 63.01%, AIL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.89% of the companies in the same industry.
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
AIL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, AIL has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
AIL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
AIL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
AIL has an Altman-Z score of 3.73. This indicates that AIL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
AIL has a Altman-Z score of 3.73. This is in the better half of the industry: AIL outperforms 79.73% 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 4.60. This is in the better half of the industry: AIL outperforms 79.73% 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.47 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AIL outperforms 45.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.73 |
ROIC/WACC1.34
WACC7.35%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.84 indicates that AIL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
AIL has a worse Current ratio (0.84) 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.61, AIL is doing worse than 85.14% 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.
Measured over the past years, AIL 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
Based on estimates for the next years, AIL will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.58% on average per year.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 26.26, the valuation of AIL can be described as expensive.
AIL's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AIL to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.98), we can say AIL is valued inline with the index average.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 21.82, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of AIL.
AIL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.79. AIL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
AIL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
62.16% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AIL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.12 |
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)5.58
PEG (5Y)2.27
EPS Next 2Y8.33%
EPS Next 3Y8.81%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AIL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.99%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.18, AIL has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
AIL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.99% |
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 2Y8.33%
EPS Next 3Y8.81%
FRA:AIL (11/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
164.62
-1.32 (-0.8%)
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 Cap95.24B
Revenue(TTM)27.06B
Net Income(TTM)3.31B
Analysts81.94
Price Target201.19 (22.21%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.99% |
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 | 26.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.82 | ||
| P/S | 3.52 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.76 | ||
| P/B | 3.88 | ||
| P/tB | 10.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.12 |
EPS(TTM)6.27
EY3.81%
EPS(NY)7.55
Fwd EY4.58%
FCF(TTM)4.75
FCFY2.89%
OCF(TTM)11.16
OCFY6.78%
SpS46.77
BVpS42.37
TBVpS15.81
PEG (NY)5.58
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 | 3.73 |
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 5Y10.58%
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 1Y6.37%
EBIT growth 3Y9.03%
EBIT growth 5Y7.28%
EBIT Next Year55.91%
EBIT Next 3Y21.96%
EBIT Next 5Y15.93%
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.