Air Liquide (WBO:AI) Growth Rank: 7 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — Near Median

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WBO:AI Air Liquide SA WBO:AI
84 GF Score
Price €176.62
GF Value €149.57
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Air Liquide Growth Rank?

Air Liquide WBO:AI +0.12% 84 Growth Rank is 7 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates WBO:AI with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €149.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Air Liquide has the Growth Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

WBO:AI vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Air Liquide's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Air Liquide's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Air Liquide's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 7 mean?
Air Liquide (WBO:AI) has a Growth Rank of 7 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Air Liquide and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Air Liquide's Growth Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00.
Is Air Liquide's Growth Rank too high?
Air Liquide's current Growth Rank of 7 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Air Liquide has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air Liquide's Growth Rank compare to LIN and SHW?
Air Liquide's Growth Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Air Liquide's own Growth Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for a Chemicals company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Air Liquide and its competitors. Air Liquide's current Growth Rank is 7, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 €149.57, compared to a current price of €176.62 — trading 18.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Air Liquide's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Air Liquide (WBO:AI), the current Growth Rank is 7 as of Jul. 23, 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 (WBO:AI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Liquide stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €176.62 is trading 18.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €149.57. GuruFocus considers Air Liquide to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:AI:

  • Growth Rank: 7 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: €149.57 vs. price of €176.62 (18.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs

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.

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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