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Air LiquideXSWX:AI1 86 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 11.20% as of Jun. 2026, which is 79% above its 10-year median of 6.25. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AI1 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF139.08 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 753 Chemicals companies, Air Liquide ranks better than 65.07% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Air Liquide's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:AI1'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.6 Med: 6.25 Max: 15.1
Current: 11.2
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Air Liquide was 15.10% per year. The lowest was -0.60% per year. And the median was 6.25% per year.
XSWX:AI1's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked better than 65.07% of 753
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 4.7
vs XSWX:AI1: 11.20
During the past 12 months, Air Liquide's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% 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 average dividends per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Air Liquide was 0.60. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 0.49.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Air Liquide Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
EUR 3.363636
2026-05-18
2026-05-19
2026-05-20
Cash Dividend
annually
EUR:CHF 0.912500
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Air Liquide's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is CHF160.00.
Air Liquide's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is CHF3.06931785.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Air Liquide was 2.73%. The lowest was 1.49%. And the median was 1.88%.
Good Sign:
Air Liquide SA stock Dividend Yield % is close to 5-year high.
* 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
XSWX:AI1 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Air Liquide's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Air Liquide's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Air Liquide's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
Air Liquide 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
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 average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 11.20% mean?
Air Liquide (XSWX:AI1) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 11.20% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Air Liquide and its competitors. This is 79% above median its historical median of 6.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Air Liquide ranks #263 out of 753 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 34.9%.
Is Air Liquide's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Air Liquide's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 11.20% is 79% above median its 10-year median of 6.25. The Chemicals industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 4.70. Air Liquide's value of 11.20% is 138.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Air Liquide ranks #263 out of 753 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Air Liquide has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air Liquide's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Air Liquide ranks #263 out of 753 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This puts Air Liquide in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 4.70. Air Liquide's value of 11.20% is 138.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.25 vs. the industry median of 4.70, 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Chemicals company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Chemicals companies is 4.70, based on 753 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Air Liquide's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 11.20% is 138.3% 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Air Liquide and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 4.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Air Liquide's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 11.20%, which is 79% above median its own 10-year median of 6.25. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Liquide (XSWX:AI1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF139.08, compared to a current price of CHF160.00 — trading 15% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 11.20%, which is 79% above median its 10-year median of 6.25 and 138.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 4.70. Air Liquide's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Air Liquide (XSWX:AI1), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 11.20% as of Jun. 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 CHF160.00 is trading 15% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF139.08.
GuruFocus considers Air Liquide to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:AI1:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 11.20% (79% above median its 10-year median of 6.25)
GF Value™: CHF139.08 vs. price of CHF160.00 (15% above fair value)
Industry Position: 138.3% above the Chemicals median (#263 of 753)
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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