Air LiquideXSWX:AI1 98 Days Inventory is 85.30 as of Dec. 2025, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 64.06. 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. Among 1,548 Chemicals companies, Air Liquide ranks worse than 51.23% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Air Liquide's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF2,016 Mil. Air Liquide's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF4,314 Mil.
Hence, Air Liquide's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 85.30.
The historical rank and industry rank for Air Liquide's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:AI1'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 46.85 Med: 64.06 Max: 81.94
Current: 81.94
During the past 13 years, Air Liquide's highest Days Inventory was 81.94. The lowest was 46.85. And the median was 64.06.
XSWX:AI1's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 51.23% of 1548
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.53
vs XSWX:AI1: 81.94
Air Liquide's Days Inventory
increased
from Dec. 2024 (78.57) to Dec. 2025 (85.30).
It might indicate that Air Liquide's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Air Liquide's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.14.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Air Liquide's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.16.
Air Liquide (XSWX:AI1) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Air Liquide's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Air Liquide's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Air Liquide Days Inventory Related Terms
Air Liquide Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Air Liquide's Days Inventory 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: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Air Liquide's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Air Liquide's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Air Liquide's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 85.30 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Air Liquide and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 64.06. Over the past decade, Air Liquide's Days Inventory has ranged from 46.85 to 81.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Air Liquide ranks #793 out of 1548 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 51.2%.
Is Air Liquide's Days Inventory too high?
Air Liquide's current Days Inventory of 85.30 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 64.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 46.85 to a high of 81.94. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.53. Air Liquide's value of 85.30 is 5.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Air Liquide ranks #793 out of 1548 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 Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Air Liquide ranks #793 out of 1548 companies for Days Inventory. This places Air Liquide in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.53. Air Liquide's value of 85.30 is 5.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Air Liquide's own Days Inventory has ranged from 46.85 to 81.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.06 vs. the industry median of 80.53, Air Liquide has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.53, based on 1,548 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Air Liquide's current Days Inventory of 85.30 is 5.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Air Liquide and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Air Liquide's current Days Inventory is 85.30, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 64.06. 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 Days Inventory of 85.30. 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 Days Inventory is 85.30, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 64.06 and 5.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.53. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Air Liquide (XSWX:AI1), the current Days Inventory is 85.30 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:
Days Inventory: 85.30 (33% above median its 10-year median of 64.06)
GF Value™: CHF140.88 vs. price of CHF157.66 (11.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.9% above the Chemicals median (#793 of 1548)
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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