Air Liquide (XSWX:AI1) Book Value per Share: CHF38.48 (As of Dec. 2025)


XSWX:AI1 Air Liquide SA XSWX:AI1
98 GF Score
Price CHF157.66
GF Value CHF140.88
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What is Air Liquide Book Value per Share?

Air Liquide XSWX:AI1 98 Book Value per Share is CHF38.48 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AI1 with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF140.88. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Air Liquide's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF38.48.

During the past 12 months, Air Liquide's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.40% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Air Liquide was 12.70% per year. The lowest was 3.20% per year. And the median was 7.55% per year.

Air Liquide's current price is CHF157.66. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF38.48. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Air Liquide is 4.10.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Air Liquide was 4.20. The lowest was 2.34. And the median was 3.36.

Warning Sign:

Air Liquide SA stock PB Ratio (=4.04) is close to 10-year high of 4.2.


Air Liquide  (XSWX:AI1) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


Air Liquide Book Value per Share Related Terms


Air Liquide Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Air Liquide's Book Value per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Air Liquide Book Value per Share Chart

Air Liquide Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Book Value per Share
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Air Liquide Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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XSWX:AI1 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Air Liquide's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Air Liquide PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Air Liquide's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Air Liquide's PB Ratio falls into.


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Air Liquide Book Value per Share Calculation

Air Liquide's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(24,461-0)/636
=38.48

Air Liquide's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(24,461-0)/636
=38.48

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of CHF38.48 mean?
Air Liquide (XSWX:AI1) has a Book Value per Share of CHF38.48 as of Dec. 2025. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Air Liquide and its competitors.
Is Air Liquide's Book Value per Share too high?
Air Liquide's current Book Value per Share is CHF38.48. Overall, Air Liquide has a GF Score™ of 98/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air Liquide's Book Value per Share compare to LIN and SHW?
Air Liquide's Book Value per Share of CHF38.48 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Chemicals company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Air Liquide and its competitors. Air Liquide's current Book Value per Share is CHF38.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Air Liquide stock overvalued right now?
Air Liquide (XSWX:AI1) has a current Book Value per Share of CHF38.48. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF140.88, compared to a current price of CHF157.66 — trading 11.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is CHF38.48. Air Liquide's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Air Liquide (XSWX:AI1), the current Book Value per Share is CHF38.48 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Air Liquide (XSWX:AI1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Liquide stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF157.66 is trading 11.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF140.88.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:AI1:

  • Book Value per Share: CHF38.48
  • GF Value™: CHF140.88 vs. price of CHF157.66 (11.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 98/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:AI1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Air Liquide Business Description

Address 1, Paris, FRA, 75007
Founded in 1902, Air Liquide is one of the leading industrial gas companies in the world, serving over 3.8 million customers in 78 countries. The company generated approximately EUR 27.9 billion of revenue in 2025, serving a wide range of industries, including chemicals, energy, healthcare, food and beverage, and electronics. Air Liquide employs approximately 65,000 people.
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