ALS Ltd. (AU:ALQ)
ASX:ALQ
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ALQ Stock Chart & Stats
AU$22.14
AU$0.15(0.96%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$22.14
AU$0.15(0.96%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$15.97 - AU$26.17
Previous CloseN/A
Volume552.46K
Average Volume (3M)1.43M
Market Cap
AU$11.97B
Enterprise ValueAU$13.40B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$149.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$1.57B
Price to Earnings (P/E)37.1
Beta1.29
Next Earnings
Nov 23, 2026EPS Estimate
0.4Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.75%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.63
Shares Outstanding507,542,540
10 Day Avg. Volume1,514,219
30 Day Avg. Volume1,429,263
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.29
Price to Book (P/B)5.93
Price to Sales (P/S)3.04
P/FCF Ratio43.57
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$23.91Price Target Upside8.00% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)0.89
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$3.61B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Consistent Revenue GrowthALS’s steady top‑line expansion across 2022–2026 reflects durable demand for testing and inspection services and gradual market share or pricing improvement. Consistent revenue supports long‑term capacity utilization, contract renewal economics and predictable fee income over the next 2–6 months.
Improving Operating ProfitabilityRising EBIT margins and stable EBITDA margins indicate structural improvements in pricing power, service mix and cost control. Sustained operating profitability enhances resilience to cycle swings, underpins free cash flow generation and supports reinvestment and shareholder returns over the medium term.
Stronger Cash GenerationMaterial growth in operating cash flow shows ALS converting operating leverage into real cash, improving its ability to fund capex, service debt and return capital. This durable cash generation strengthens balance‑sheet flexibility and reduces refinancing risk across the coming months.
Bears Say
Earnings VolatilityA pronounced net‑margin collapse in 2024 highlights exposure to large one‑offs or below‑the‑line shocks that impair earnings quality. Such volatility weakens forecasting confidence, can delay balance‑sheet repair and complicates capital allocation decisions over the next several quarters.
Inconsistent Cash ConversionVariable free cash conversion and intermittent FCF dips indicate timing risks in working capital and one‑off outflows. This inconsistency reduces predictability of distributable cash, making sustainable dividends or buybacks less certain and constraining strategic investments.
Resource/commodity ExposureA meaningful portion of revenue ties to commodities and minerals, sectors that are structurally cyclical. Fluctuations in mining activity and commodity prices can materially affect sample volumes and pricing, adding structural revenue and margin cyclicality despite life‑sciences diversification.
ALS News
ALQ FAQ
What was ALS Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
ALS Ltd. lowest share price was AU$15.97 and its highest was AU$26.17 in the past 12 months.
What is ALS Ltd.’s market cap?
ALS Ltd.’s market cap is AU$11.97B.
When is ALS Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
ALS Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 23, 2026 which is in 173 days.
How were ALS Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
ALS Ltd. released its earnings results on May 17, 2026. The company reported AU$0.4 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.389 by AU$0.011.
Is ALS Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts ALS Ltd.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does ALS Ltd. pay dividends?
ALS Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.194 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.75%. See more information on ALS Ltd. dividends here
What is ALS Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
ALS Ltd.’s EPS estimate is 0.4.
How many shares outstanding does ALS Ltd. have?
ALS Ltd. has 507,542,540 shares outstanding.
What happened to ALS Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
ALS Ltd. reported an EPS of AU$0.4 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.389. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.888%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of ALS Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:ALQ
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
ALS Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$23.91 (8.00% Upside)
AU$23.91 (8.00% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$128.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
16.02%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
18.86%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.01%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
ALS Ltd.
ALS Limited provides professional technical services primarily in the areas of testing, measurement, and inspection in Africa, Asia/Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Americas. The company operates through three segments: Life Sciences, Commodities, and Industrial. The Commodities segment offers assaying and analytical testing, and metallurgical services for the mining and mineral exploration companies in geochemistry, metallurgy, inspection, and coal quality streams. Its testing and consulting services cover the resource life cycle, including exploration, feasibility, optimization, production, design, development, trade, and rehabilitation. This segment also provides coal sampling, analysis and certification, formation evaluation, and related analytical testing services. The Life Sciences segment offers analytical testing and sampling, and remote monitoring services for the environmental, food, pharmaceutical, and consumer products markets; and microbiological, physical, and chemical testing services. This segment also provides analytical testing data to assist consulting and engineering firms, industries, and governments. The Industrial segment offers diagnostic testing and engineering solutions for the energy, resources, transportation, and infrastructure sectors. This segment serves asset owners, operators, constructors, and equipment manufacturers in the power, petrochemical, mining, minerals processing, water, infrastructure, and transportation industries. The company was formerly known as Campbell Brothers Limited and changed its name to ALS Limited in August 2012. ALS Limited was founded in 1863 and is headquartered in Milton, Australia.
ALQ Company Deck
ALQ Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
ALQ Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$23.91
▲(8.00% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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