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ALQ.AX

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ALS Limited · Industrials · Australia · $8.1B · Avg Vol: $19M/d

63
StockRank
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Q
64
V
29
M
64
P/E (TTM)
34.8x
ROE
21.4%
D/E
0.9x
Dividend %
1.9%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

ALS Limited provides a global array of technical services, including testing, inspection, certification, and verification, across environmental, minerals, and life sciences sectors. Its extensive network of laboratories and highly specialized expertise offer a competitive advantage in a fragmented market. ALS is a leading global provider of analytical testing services, particularly strong in mineral exploration and environmental monitoring.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (AUD)

Year20222023202420252026CAGRTTM2027E2028EFwd CAGR
Revenue2.1B2.3B2.5B3.0B3.3B12.0%3.3B3.6B3.9B8.3%
EPS (AUD)0.600.030.530.631.7%0.630.760.8415.5%
Shares484.2M484.2M484.9M507.5M+4.8%507.5M
Debt1.4B1.9B2.1B1.6B2.8%1.6B
Equity1.4B1.2B1.3B1.7B7.5%
Op CF439.9M350.1M409.6M485.7M3.4%485.8M
Inv CF-267.0M-226.8M-327.7M-252.2M
Fin CF-121.2M-3.1M-120.0M-338.7M
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15.4215.8016.1816.5516.93Jul 30Aug 20Sep 10
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$15.43
RSI (14)
39.1
52W High
$18.65
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
64
ROIC
13.3%71.1
ROE
21.4%87.1
GP/Assets
24.8%68.8
Op. Margin
17.8%82.5
FCF/Assets
8.1%79.3
Piotroski
655.6
Int. Cover
5.6x40.1
D/E Ratio
0.92x22.0
Current Ratio
1.47x38.9
Value
29
P/E (TTM)
34.8x26.7
EV/EBITDA
17.7x32.3
P/FCF
34.6x33.7
P/B
6.6x13.2
P/S
3.4x25.2
Div Yield
1.9%46.2
Momentum
64
52W High %
83%64.0
RS 6M
-1%64.5
SMA 50/200
0.99x48.9
EPS Rev 4W
+4.6%87.6
EPS Rev 12W
+1.5%58.4
EPS Improve
+59%58.7
Q Growth
37%64.9

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$8.1B
P/E (Forward)
21.9x
Gross Margin
30.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of ALQ.AX are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
ALQ.AXALS Limited(you)$8.1B63Hold
AZJ.AXAurizon Holdings Limited$4.5B65Hold
REH.AXReece Limited$7.2B77Buy
BXB.AXBrambles Limited$18.9B66Buy
QAN.AXQantas Airways Limited$10.4B85Strong Buy
CWY.AXCleanaway Waste Management Limited$4.1B49Hold
VNT.AXVentia Services Group Limited$3.2B80Buy
MND.AXMonadelphous Group Limited$2.1B77Buy
IMD.AXImdex Limited$1.3B68Buy
DOW.AXDowner EDI Limited$3.1B86Strong Buy

Peer medians: ROE 10.2% · P/E 19.7x · Gross margin 36.0%

ALS Limited (ALQ.AX): Stock Score Summary

ALS Limited (ALQ.AX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 63/100 based on Quality (64/100), Value (29/100), and Momentum (64/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

ALS Limited provides a global array of technical services, including testing, inspection, certification, and verification, across environmental, minerals, and life sciences sectors. Its extensive network of laboratories and highly specialized expertise offer a competitive advantage in a fragmented market. ALS is a leading global provider of analytical testing services, particularly strong in mineral exploration and environmental monitoring.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$15.43
Market Cap$8.1B
P/E (TTM)34.83
P/E (Forward)21.85
Price/Book6.55
Return on Equity21.4%
Return on Invested Capital13.3%
Debt/Equity0.92x
Gross Margin30.0%
Operating Margin17.8%
Revenue Growth8.2%
Dividend Yield1.9%
Free Cash Flow$233M

ALS Limited operates in the Consulting Services industry, part of the Industrials sector (Australia).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALS Limited’s (ALQ.AX) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for ALS Limited (ALQ.AX) is 63/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (64), Value (29), and Momentum (64) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does ALS Limited have an economic moat?
ALS Limited (ALQ.AX) has a Quality factor score of 64/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is ALS Limited a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for ALS Limited (ALQ.AX) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 63/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is ALS Limited in?
ALS Limited (ALQ.AX) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Consulting Services industry (Australia).