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Air Liquide's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €8,595 Mil. Air Liquide's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €17,289 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Air Liquide's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €8,595 Mil. Air Liquide's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €13,218 Mil. Therefore, Air Liquide's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 65.03%.
Air Liquide had a gross margin of 65.03% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Air Liquide was 64.86%. The lowest was 53.86%. And the median was 62.43%.
Air Liquide (WBO:AI) Gross Profit Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Air Liquide had a gross margin of 65.03% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
Air Liquide Gross Profit Related Terms
Air Liquide Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Air Liquide's Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Air Liquide's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Air Liquide's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €17,289 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Air Liquide (WBO:AI) has a Gross Profit of €17,289 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Air Liquide and its competitors.
Is Air Liquide's Gross Profit too high?
Air Liquide's current Gross Profit is €17,289 Mil. Overall, Air Liquide has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air Liquide's Gross Profit compare to LIN and SHW?
Air Liquide's Gross Profit of €17,289 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Chemicals company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Air Liquide and its competitors. Air Liquide's current Gross Profit is €17,289 Mil. 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 €149.62, compared to a current price of €176.74 — trading 18.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is €17,289 Mil. Air Liquide's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Air Liquide (WBO:AI), the current Gross Profit is €17,289 Mil 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 (WBO:AI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Liquide stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €176.74 is trading 18.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €149.62.
GuruFocus considers Air Liquide to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:AI:
Gross Profit: €17,289 Mil
GF Value™: €149.62 vs. price of €176.74 (18.1% 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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