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Air Liquide (OTCPK:AIQUF, OTCPK:AIQUY) is a French industrial gas giant active around the world. After its German peer Linde (LIN), they are the second-largest supplier of industrial gases of the
Air Liquide: A Dividend Growth Monster Hiding In Plain Sight
Summary
- Air Liquide is a large French industrial gases producer and has been somewhat of a secret compounder over the years.
- Their stellar historic performance of the company, which is enhanced by the fact that the company rewards long-term investors, is somewhat hidden by their free share attributions.
- The outlook and the earnings figures of the company are solid and dependable, which makes the company a solid addition for buy-and-hold investors.
- Even after a brief correction, the stock still appears to be a bit overvalued, but quality stocks like this are rarely cheap.
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