The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Air Liquide's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF12,334 Mil. Air Liquide's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF2,799 Mil.
Hence, Air Liquide's Receivables Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.41.
Air Liquide (XSWX:AI1) Receivables Turnover Explanation
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
Air Liquide Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Air Liquide Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Air Liquide's Receivables 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.
XSWX:AI1 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Air Liquide's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Air Liquide's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Air Liquide's Receivables Turnover falls into.
* 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 Receivables Turnover of 4.41 as of Dec. 2025. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Air Liquide and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Air Liquide ranks #348 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Air Liquide's Receivables Turnover too high?
Air Liquide's current Receivables Turnover is 4.41. The Chemicals industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.54. Air Liquide's value of 4.41 is 20.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Air Liquide ranks #348 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Receivables Turnover compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Air Liquide ranks #348 out of 1583 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Air Liquide in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.54. Air Liquide's value of 4.41 is 20.4% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Chemicals company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Chemicals companies is 5.54, based on 1,583 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Air Liquide's current Receivables Turnover of 4.41 is 20.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Air Liquide and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 5.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Air Liquide's current Receivables Turnover is 4.41. 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 Receivables Turnover of 4.41. 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 Receivables Turnover is 4.41 and 20.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 5.54. 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 Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Air Liquide (XSWX:AI1), the current Receivables Turnover is 4.41 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:
Receivables Turnover: 4.41
GF Value™: CHF140.88 vs. price of CHF157.66 (11.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.4% below the Chemicals median (#348 of 1583)
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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