Air Liquide (XSWX:AI1) Inventory Turnover: 2.14 (As of Dec. 2025)


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What is Air Liquide Inventory Turnover?

Air Liquide XSWX:AI1 98 Inventory Turnover is 2.14 as of Dec. 2025. 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.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Air Liquide's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF4,314 Mil. Air Liquide's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF2,016 Mil. Air Liquide's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.14.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Air Liquide's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 85.30.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Air Liquide's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.16.

Air Liquide  (XSWX:AI1) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Air Liquide's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=2016.299/4313.804*365 / 2
=85.30

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Air Liquide's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=2016.299 / 12334.22
=0.16

* 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.

Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

Air Liquide Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Air Liquide Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Air Liquide's Inventory Turnover 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.

Air Liquide Inventory Turnover Chart

Air Liquide Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
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Air Liquide Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Air Liquide Inventory Turnover Calculation

Air Liquide's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=9005.903 / ((2044.238 + 1985.998) / 2 )
=9005.903 / 2015.118
=4.47

Air Liquide's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=4313.804 / ((2046.6 + 1985.998) / 2 )
=4313.804 / 2016.299
=2.14

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 2.14 mean?
Air Liquide (XSWX:AI1) has a Inventory Turnover of 2.14 as of Dec. 2025. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Air Liquide and its competitors.
Is Air Liquide's Inventory Turnover too high?
Air Liquide's current Inventory Turnover is 2.14. 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 Inventory Turnover compare to LIN and SHW?
Air Liquide's Inventory Turnover of 2.14 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 Inventory Turnover for a Chemicals company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Air Liquide and its competitors. Air Liquide's current Inventory Turnover is 2.14. 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 Inventory Turnover of 2.14. 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 Inventory Turnover is 2.14. 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 Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Air Liquide (XSWX:AI1), the current Inventory Turnover is 2.14 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 (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:

  • Inventory Turnover: 2.14
  • GF Value™: CHF140.88 vs. price of CHF157.66 (11.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 98/100 with 5 warning signs

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.

Air Liquide Business Description

Address 1, Paris, FRA, 75007
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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