Air LiquideXSWX:AI1 98 EV-to-FCF is 43.70 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 36.36. 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 921 Chemicals companies, Air Liquide ranks worse than 70.14% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Air Liquide's Enterprise Value is CHF109,325 Mil.
Air Liquide's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF2,502 Mil. Therefore, Air Liquide's EV-to-FCF for today is 43.70.
The historical rank and industry rank for Air Liquide's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:AI1'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.19 Med: 36.36 Max: 55.97
Current: 43.56
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Air Liquide was 55.97. The lowest was 23.19. And the median was 36.36.
XSWX:AI1's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 70.14% of 921
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 22.87
vs XSWX:AI1: 43.56
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Air Liquide's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Air Liquide's share price for today is CHF157.66.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Air Liquide's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF5.171.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Air Liquide EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Air Liquide EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Air Liquide's EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Air Liquide's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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 EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Air Liquide's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Air Liquide's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Air Liquide's current Enterprise Value is CHF109,325 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Air Liquide's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF2,502 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-FCF of 43.70 as of Jun. 25, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Air Liquide and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 36.36. Over the past decade, Air Liquide's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 23.19 to 55.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Air Liquide ranks #646 out of 921 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 70.1%.
Is Air Liquide's EV-to-FCF too high?
Air Liquide's current EV-to-FCF of 43.70 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 36.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.19 to a high of 55.97. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.87. Air Liquide's value of 43.70 is 91.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Air Liquide ranks #646 out of 921 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 EV-to-FCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Air Liquide ranks #646 out of 921 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Air Liquide in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.87. Air Liquide's value of 43.70 is 91.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Air Liquide's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 23.19 to 55.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.36 vs. the industry median of 22.87, 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 EV-to-FCF for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Chemicals companies is 22.87, based on 921 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Air Liquide's current EV-to-FCF of 43.70 is 91.1% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Air Liquide and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Air Liquide's current EV-to-FCF is 43.70, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 36.36. 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 EV-to-FCF of 43.70. 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 EV-to-FCF is 43.70, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 36.36 and 91.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 22.87. 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 EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Air Liquide (XSWX:AI1), the current EV-to-FCF is 43.70 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:
EV-to-FCF: 43.70 (20% above median its 10-year median of 36.36)
GF Value™: CHF140.88 vs. price of CHF157.66 (11.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 91.1% above the Chemicals median (#646 of 921)
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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