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Air LiquideWBO:AI -1.25%81 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €5.56 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:AI with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €152.16 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,256 Chemicals companies, Air Liquide ranks better than 55.33% on this metric.
Air Liquide's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €2.86.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €5.58.
Air Liquide's EPS without NRI for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €3.00.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €5.59.
During the past 12 months, Air Liquide's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 0.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 2.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 7.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 6.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, Air Liquide's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 14.00% per year. The lowest was 1.90% per year. And the median was 7.10% per year.
Air Liquide (WBO:AI) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Air Liquide Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Air Liquide Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Air Liquide's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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.
WBO:AI vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Air Liquide's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Air Liquide's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Air Liquide's PE Ratio falls into.
Air Liquide Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Air Liquide's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €5.56
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €5.56 mean?
Air Liquide (WBO:AI) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €5.56 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Air Liquide and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Air Liquide ranks #561 out of 1256 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 44.7%.
Is Air Liquide's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Air Liquide's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €5.56. Based on the distribution chart, Air Liquide ranks #561 out of 1256 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Air Liquide has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air Liquide's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Air Liquide ranks #561 out of 1256 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Air Liquide in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Chemicals company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Air Liquide and its competitors. Air Liquide's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €5.56. 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 (WBO:AI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €152.16, compared to a current price of €170.82 — trading 12.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €5.56. Air Liquide's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Air Liquide (WBO:AI), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €5.56 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 (WBO:AI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Liquide stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €170.82 is trading 12.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €152.16.
GuruFocus considers Air Liquide to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:AI:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): €5.56
GF Value™: €152.16 vs. price of €170.82 (12.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:AI 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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