AIR LIQUIDE SA (AIL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:AIL - FR0000120073 - Common Stock
177.02 EUR
+0.1 (+0.06%)
AIL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 65 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
AIL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year AIL had a positive cash flow from operations.
AIL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years AIL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.70%, AIL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.46% 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 76.92% of its industry peers.
AIL has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.87%) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
AIL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.47%. This is above the industry average of 7.08%.
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 has a better Profit Margin (12.22%) than 89.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AIL has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 19.93%, AIL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.85% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AIL has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of AIL (63.01%) is better than 92.31% of its industry peers.
AIL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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), AIL is creating some value.
AIL has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for AIL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for AIL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
AIL has an Altman-Z score of 3.90. This indicates that AIL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
AIL has a Altman-Z score of 3.90. This is amongst the best in the industry. AIL outperforms 81.54% 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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.60, AIL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
AIL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
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 | 3.9 |
ROIC/WACC1.37
WACC7.22%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.84 indicates that AIL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.84, AIL is doing worse than 89.23% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.61 indicates that AIL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
AIL's Quick ratio of 0.61 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AIL is outperformed by 89.23% of its industry peers.
| 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.
Measured over the past years, AIL shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.55% on average per year.
AIL shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.99%.
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 10.10% on average per year.
AIL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.07% yearly.
EPS Next Y5.81%
EPS Next 2Y9.11%
EPS Next 3Y9.27%
EPS Next 5Y10.1%
Revenue Next Year1.47%
Revenue Next 2Y3.02%
Revenue Next 3Y3.67%
Revenue Next 5Y4.07%
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 28.23, the valuation of AIL can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as AIL.
AIL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.07.
AIL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.12.
AIL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.59. AIL is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
AIL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. AIL is more expensive than 63.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of AIL is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.02 |
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)4.86
PEG (5Y)2.45
EPS Next 2Y9.11%
EPS Next 3Y9.27%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AIL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.87%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.00, AIL has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.46, AIL is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.87% |
5.2 History
The dividend of AIL 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 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 2Y9.11%
EPS Next 3Y9.27%
FRA:AIL (9/9/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
177.02
+0.1 (+0.06%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners27.27%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.14%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap102.40B
Analysts80
Price Target200.39 (13.2%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.87% |
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)1.78%
PT rev (3m)0.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.72%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.46%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.12 | ||
| P/S | 3.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.87 | ||
| P/B | 4.18 | ||
| P/tB | 11.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.02 |
EPS(TTM)6.27
EY3.54%
EPS(NY)7.66
Fwd EY4.32%
FCF(TTM)4.75
FCFY2.68%
OCF(TTM)11.16
OCFY6.3%
SpS46.77
BVpS42.38
TBVpS15.81
PEG (NY)4.86
PEG (5Y)2.45
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y3.94%
ROICexcg 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 | 3.9 |
F-Score7
WACC7.22%
ROIC/WACC1.37
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 Y5.81%
EPS Next 2Y9.11%
EPS Next 3Y9.27%
EPS Next 5Y10.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.99%
Revenue growth 3Y5.06%
Revenue growth 5Y4.3%
Sales Q2Q%2.94%
Revenue Next Year1.47%
Revenue Next 2Y3.02%
Revenue Next 3Y3.67%
Revenue Next 5Y4.07%
EBIT growth 1Y6.38%
EBIT growth 3Y9.02%
EBIT growth 5Y7.28%
EBIT Next Year58.93%
EBIT Next 3Y22.7%
EBIT Next 5Y16.17%
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%