The historical data trend for Air Liquide's Buyback Yield % 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.
XSWX:AI1 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Air Liquide's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Air Liquide's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Air Liquide's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* 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 (XSWX:AI1) has a Buyback Yield % of -0.13 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Air Liquide and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Air Liquide ranks #201 out of 332 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 60.5%.
Is Air Liquide's Buyback Yield % too high?
Air Liquide's current Buyback Yield % is -0.13. Based on the distribution chart, Air Liquide ranks #201 out of 332 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Buyback Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Air Liquide ranks #201 out of 332 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Air Liquide in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Chemicals companies is 0.01, based on 332 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Air Liquide and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Air Liquide's current Buyback Yield % is -0.13. 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 Buyback Yield % of -0.13. 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 Buyback Yield % is -0.13. 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 Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Air Liquide (XSWX:AI1), the current Buyback Yield % is -0.13 as of Jun. 25, 2026. 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:
Buyback Yield %: -0.13
GF Value™: CHF140.88 vs. price of CHF157.66 (11.9% above fair value)
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.
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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