Air LiquideXSWX:AI1 98 FCF Yield % is 2.49 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 3.47. 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 1,607 Chemicals companies, Air Liquide ranks better than 60.24% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Air Liquide FCF Yield % Related Terms
Air Liquide FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Air Liquide's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Air Liquide's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Air Liquide's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % of 2.49 as of Jun. 25, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Air Liquide and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 3.47. Over the past decade, Air Liquide's FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.15 to 5.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Air Liquide ranks #639 out of 1607 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 39.8%.
Is Air Liquide's FCF Yield % too high?
Air Liquide's current FCF Yield % of 2.49 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 3.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.15 to a high of 5.56. The Chemicals industry median FCF Yield % is 0.89. Air Liquide's value of 2.49 is 179.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Air Liquide ranks #639 out of 1607 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above 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 FCF Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Air Liquide ranks #639 out of 1607 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Air Liquide in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.89. Air Liquide's value of 2.49 is 179.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Air Liquide's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.15 to 5.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.47 vs. the industry median of 0.89, 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 FCF Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median FCF Yield % among Chemicals companies is 0.89, based on 1,607 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Air Liquide's current FCF Yield % of 2.49 is 179.8% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Air Liquide and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Air Liquide's current FCF Yield % is 2.49, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 3.47. 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 FCF Yield % of 2.49. 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 FCF Yield % is 2.49, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 3.47 and 179.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.89. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Air Liquide (XSWX:AI1), the current FCF Yield % is 2.49 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:
FCF Yield %: 2.49 (28% below median its 10-year median of 3.47)
GF Value™: CHF140.88 vs. price of CHF157.66 (11.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 179.8% above the Chemicals median (#639 of 1607)
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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