Air Liquide (WBO:AI) Total Payout Ratio: 0.52 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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WBO:AI Air Liquide SA WBO:AI
84 GF Score
Price €176.54
GF Value €149.46
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Air Liquide Total Payout Ratio?

Air Liquide WBO:AI +0.56% 84 Total Payout Ratio is 0.52 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:AI with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €149.46 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Air Liquide's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.52.

Air Liquide Total Payout Ratio Related Terms

Air Liquide Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Air Liquide's Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio Chart

Air Liquide Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.47 0.57 0.50 0.58 0.52

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
Total Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.08 1.11 0.03 1.08 -0.07

WBO:AI vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Air Liquide's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Air Liquide's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Air Liquide Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Air Liquide's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-4 + 139.5 + -1955) / 3517.9
=0.52

Air Liquide's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 124 + -4) / 1716.8
=-0.07

* 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 Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 0.52 mean?
Air Liquide (WBO:AI) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.52 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Air Liquide and its competitors.
Is Air Liquide's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Air Liquide's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.52. 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 Total Payout Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
Air Liquide's Total Payout Ratio of 0.52 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 Total Payout Ratio for a Chemicals company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Air Liquide and its competitors. Air Liquide's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.52. 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 €149.46, compared to a current price of €176.54 — trading 18.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.52. 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 Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Air Liquide (WBO:AI), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.52 as of Jul. 17, 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 €176.54 is trading 18.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €149.46. GuruFocus considers Air Liquide to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:AI:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.52
  • GF Value™: €149.46 vs. price of €176.54 (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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