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Company Description

L'Air Liquide S.A. provides gases, technologies, and services for the industrial and health sectors in Europe, the Americas, the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa.The company's Gas & Services segment offers oxygen, nitrogen, argon, hydrogen, and carbon monoxide to the metals, chemicals, refining, and energy sectors; and gases, application equipment, and associated services to the materials and energy, automotive and manufacturing, food and pharmaceuticals, technology and research, and craftsmen and retail sectors.It also supplies medical gases, hygiene products, equipment, and services to hospitals, as well as to patients in their homes; and produces and distributes healthcare specialty ingredients for the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and vaccine markets.


In addition, this segment supplies gases, materials, and services for use in the production of semi-conductors, as well as flat screens and photovoltaic panels.Its Engineering & Construction segment designs, develops, and builds industrial gas production plants for third parties; and designs and manufactures plants in the traditional, renewable, and alternative energy sectors.The company's Global Markets & Technologies segment delivers technological solutions, such as molecules, equipment, and services to support the markets of energy transition, primarily in transport, energy, and waste valorization, as well as related to deep tech in the space exploration, aerospace, and big science.


This segment also invests in biomethane production units, as well as develops stations for distributing natural bio-gas for vehicles and hydrogen to support clean mobility; operates biomethane production units for use in the maritime industry; and supplies gases for the offshore oil and gas platforms, offshore wind turbines, and cryogenic transportation by sea.L'Air Liquide S.A. was incorporated in 1902 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

Market Data

Last Price 169.72
Change Percentage 0.34%
Open 169.7
Previous Close 169.14
Market Cap ( Millions) 97831
Volume 38384
Year High 179.47
Year Low 150.62
M A 50 158.81
M A 200 164.52

Financial Ratios

FCF Yield 2.80%
Dividend Yield 1.71%
ROE 12.39%
Debt / Equity 53.74%
Net Debt / EBIDTA 155.85%
Price To Book 3.96
Price Earnings Ratio 32.21
Price To FCF 35.73
Price To sales 3.62
EV / EBITDA 14.83

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Expected Mid-Term Growth

Segment nΒ°1 -> Gas & Services

Expected Growth : 3.5 %

What the company do ?

Gas & Services from L'Air Liquide S.A. provides industrial gases, equipment, and services to various industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, and energy.

Why we expect these perspectives ?

L'Air Liquide S.A.'s Gas & Services segment growth of 3.5% is driven by increasing demand for industrial gases in manufacturing, healthcare, and energy sectors. Additionally, the company's strategic expansion into emerging markets, investments in digitalization, and focus on sustainability initiatives contribute to its growth momentum.

Segment nΒ°2 -> Global Markets & Technologies

Expected Growth : 4.5 %

What the company do ?

Global Markets & Technologies is a segment of L'Air Liquide S.A. that provides industrial gases and services to various industries, including energy, chemicals, and manufacturing.

Why we expect these perspectives ?

L'Air Liquide S.A.'s Global Markets & Technologies segment growth of 4.5% is driven by increasing demand for industrial gases, expansion in emerging markets, and investments in digital technologies. Additionally, the company's focus on sustainability and energy transition, as well as its strategic acquisitions, contribute to its growth momentum.

Segment nΒ°3 -> Engineering & Construction

Expected Growth : 3.8 %

What the company do ?

Engineering & Construction from L'Air Liquide S.A. provides engineering, procurement, and construction services for industrial gas production units and infrastructure projects.

Why we expect these perspectives ?

L'Air Liquide S.A.'s Engineering & Construction segment growth of 3.8% is driven by increasing demand for industrial gases, expansion into emerging markets, and strategic investments in digitalization and sustainability initiatives. Additionally, the segment benefits from a strong order backlog and a focus on high-value-added projects, such as large industrial complexes and renewable energy installations.

L'Air Liquide S.A. Products

Product Range What is it ?
Industrial Gases L'Air Liquide S.A. provides a range of industrial gases including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and others, used in various industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and food processing.
Hydrogen Energy L'Air Liquide S.A. offers hydrogen energy solutions for clean transportation, power generation, and industrial applications.
Home Healthcare L'Air Liquide S.A. provides medical gases and equipment for home healthcare, including oxygen therapy and sleep apnea treatment.
Electronics L'Air Liquide S.A. supplies electronic materials and specialty gases for the manufacturing of semiconductors, flat panels, and solar panels.
Healthcare Specialty Gases L'Air Liquide S.A. provides specialty gases for medical research, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology applications.
Welding and Cutting L'Air Liquide S.A. offers welding and cutting gases, including shielding gases and fuel gases, for various industrial applications.

L'Air Liquide S.A.'s Porter Forces

The threat of substitutes for L'Air Liquide S.A. is medium due to the presence of alternative industrial gases and technologies that can replace the company's products.

The bargaining power of customers for L'Air Liquide S.A. is low due to the company's strong market position and the lack of concentration among its customers.

The bargaining power of suppliers for L'Air Liquide S.A. is medium due to the presence of several large suppliers of raw materials and equipment.

The threat of new entrants for L'Air Liquide S.A. is low due to the high barriers to entry in the industrial gases market, including the need for significant capital investment and technical expertise.

The intensity of rivalry for L'Air Liquide S.A. is high due to the presence of several large competitors in the industrial gases market, including Praxair and Linde.

Capital Structure

Value
Debt Weight 31.27%
Debt Cost 4.65%
Equity Weight 68.73%
Equity Cost 7.26%
WACC 6.45%
Leverage 45.50%

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Competitors

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LIN.DE Linde plc operates as an industrial gas and engineering company in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It offers atmospheric gases, including oxygen, …
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