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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Air Liquide's pretax income for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF2,358 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF4,577 Mil.
Air Liquide's pretax margin was 18.52%.
During the past 13 years, Air Liquide's highest Pretax Margin was 18.26%. The lowest was 12.44%. And the median was 14.85%.
During the past 13 years, Air Liquide's highest Pretax Margin was 18.26%. The lowest was 12.44%. And the median was 14.85%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Air Liquide Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Air Liquide's Pre-Tax Income 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.
XSWX:AI1 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Air Liquide's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Air Liquide's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Air Liquide's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income 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 CHF4,577 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 Pre-Tax Income of CHF4,577 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Air Liquide and its competitors.
Is Air Liquide's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Air Liquide's current Pre-Tax Income is CHF4,577 Mil. Overall, Air Liquide has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air Liquide's Pre-Tax Income compare to LIN and SHW?
Air Liquide's Pre-Tax Income of CHF4,577 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 Pre-Tax Income for a Chemicals company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Air Liquide and its competitors. Air Liquide's current Pre-Tax Income is CHF4,577 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 (XSWX:AI1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF139.08, compared to a current price of CHF160.00 — trading 15% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is CHF4,577 Mil. Air Liquide's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Air Liquide (XSWX:AI1), the current Pre-Tax Income is CHF4,577 Mil 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 (XSWX:AI1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Liquide stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF160.00 is trading 15% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF139.08.
GuruFocus considers Air Liquide to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:AI1:
Pre-Tax Income: CHF4,577 Mil
GF Value™: CHF139.08 vs. price of CHF160.00 (15% above fair value)
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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