Air Liquide (XSWX:AI1) Momentum Rank: 3 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 63% Below Median

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XSWX:AI1 Air Liquide SA XSWX:AI1
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Price CHF160.00
GF Value CHF139.08
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Air Liquide Momentum Rank?

Air Liquide XSWX:AI1 86 Momentum Rank is 3 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AI1 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF139.08 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Air Liquide has the Momentum Rank of 3.

Momentum Rank measures the strength and persistence of a stock's price movement over time, rated on a scale of 1 to 10.

For Momentum Rank, we considered the residual momentum concept that was widely studied by Blitz and his colleagues as well as by Nobel Prize laureates Fama and French. However, we did not find any significant differences in the performances of stocks with different ranks of residual momentum. Therefore, we use traditional momentum instead.

Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio and other momentum indicators. The standardized momentum ratio is the average of the performances from 12 months ago to 1 month ago and 6 months ago to 1 month ago, divided by the beta of the stock over the past 12 months. To calculate the momentum ratio today, we would use the average of the two performance numbers.

For momentum, we found that stock price performance does not have a monotonic correlation with the momentum ratio. The stocks with the highest momentum ratios perform worse than those at about the 70th percentile. Therefore, for the momentum rank, we ranked the stocks at about the 70th percentile of the momentum ratio as the highest at 10.

A higher score reflects strong price momentum and indicates greater potential for superior performance. Conversely, a lower score indicates that momentum is either too high or too low, and stocks tend to underperform.

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Air Liquide Momentum Rank Related Terms

XSWX:AI1 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Momentum Rank Comparison

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

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Momentum Rank →
What does a Momentum Rank of 3 mean?
Air Liquide (XSWX:AI1) has a Momentum Rank of 3 as of Aug. 09, 2026. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Air Liquide and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Air Liquide's Momentum Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Air Liquide's Momentum Rank too high?
Air Liquide's current Momentum Rank of 3 is 63% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. 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 Momentum Rank compare to LIN and SHW?
Air Liquide's Momentum Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Air Liquide's own Momentum Rank has ranged from 1.00 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 Momentum Rank for a Chemicals company?
A good Momentum Rank depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Momentum 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 Momentum Rank mean?
A high Momentum Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Air Liquide and its competitors. Air Liquide's current Momentum Rank is 3, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 (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 Momentum Rank is 3, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. 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 Momentum Rank calculated?
Momentum Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Air Liquide (XSWX:AI1), the current Momentum Rank is 3 as of Aug. 09, 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:

  • Momentum Rank: 3 (63% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: CHF139.08 vs. price of CHF160.00 (15% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 6 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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