Air Liquide (XSWX:AI1) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: CHF3.10 (As of Dec. 2025)


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Price CHF157.66
GF Value CHF138.15
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What is Air Liquide Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Air Liquide XSWX:AI1 98 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is CHF3.10 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AI1 with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF138.15. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Air Liquide's adjusted free cash flow per share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF3.922. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is CHF3.10 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

During the past 12 months, Air Liquide's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 7.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 9.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 11.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 12.00% 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Air Liquide was 14.40% per year. The lowest was 0.70% per year. And the median was 11.90% per year.

As of today (2026-06-25), Air Liquide's current stock price is CHF 157.66. Air Liquide's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF3.10. Air Liquide's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 50.86.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Air Liquide was 49.43. The lowest was 33.90. And the median was 41.51.


Air Liquide  (XSWX:AI1) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Air Liquide's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=157.66/3.10
=50.86

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Air Liquide was 49.43. The lowest was 33.90. And the median was 41.51.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Air Liquide Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Air Liquide Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Air Liquide's Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Air Liquide Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
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Air Liquide Semi-Annual Data
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XSWX:AI1 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Air Liquide's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Air Liquide's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Air Liquide's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Air Liquide Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Air Liquide's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare=Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Dec. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2025)
=3.922/120.9000*120.9000
=3.922

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 120.9000.

Air Liquide Annual Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201612 2.648 100.650 3.181
201712 3.860 101.850 4.582
201812 4.424 103.470 5.169
201912 3.595 104.980 4.140
202012 4.411 104.960 5.081
202112 4.363 107.850 4.891
202212 3.949 114.160 4.182
202312 4.260 118.390 4.350
202412 4.107 119.950 4.140
202512 3.922 120.900 3.922

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of CHF3.10 mean?
Air Liquide (XSWX:AI1) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of CHF3.10 as of Dec. 2025. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Air Liquide and its competitors.
Is Air Liquide's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Air Liquide's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is CHF3.10. 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to LIN and SHW?
Air Liquide's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of CHF3.10 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Chemicals company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Air Liquide and its competitors. Air Liquide's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is CHF3.10. 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of CHF3.10. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF138.15, compared to a current price of CHF157.66 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is CHF3.10. Air Liquide's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Air Liquide (XSWX:AI1), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is CHF3.10 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 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF138.15.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:AI1:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: CHF3.10
  • GF Value™: CHF138.15 vs. price of CHF157.66 (14.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 98/100 with 6 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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