ALS (ASX:ALQ) Beginning Cash Position: A$211 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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ASX:ALQ ALS Ltd ASX:ALQ
88 GF Score
Price A$22.11
GF Value A$19.05
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is ALS Beginning Cash Position?

ALS ASX:ALQ -0.94% 88 Beginning Cash Position is A$211 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:ALQ with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of A$19.05 (Modestly Overvalued).

ALS's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was A$211 Mil.

ALS's quarterly Beginning Cash Position increased from Mar. 2025 (A$255 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (A$268 Mil) but then declined from Sep. 2025 (A$268 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (A$211 Mil).

ALS's annual Beginning Cash Position increased from Mar. 2024 (A$180 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (A$300 Mil) but then declined from Mar. 2025 (A$300 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (A$268 Mil).

ALS Beginning Cash Position Related Terms

ALS Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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ALS Beginning Cash Position Chart

ALS Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beginning Cash Position
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ALS Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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ALS Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of A$211 Mil mean?
ALS (ASX:ALQ) has a Beginning Cash Position of A$211 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on ALS and its competitors.
Is ALS's Beginning Cash Position too high?
ALS's current Beginning Cash Position is A$211 Mil. Overall, ALS has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ALS's Beginning Cash Position compare to VRSK and EFX?
ALS's Beginning Cash Position of A$211 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for a Business Services company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position 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 Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on ALS and its competitors. ALS's current Beginning Cash Position is A$211 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ALS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ALS (ASX:ALQ) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$19.05, compared to a current price of A$22.11 — trading 16.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is A$211 Mil. ALS's overall GF Score™ is 88/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ALS (ASX:ALQ), the current Beginning Cash Position is A$211 Mil as of Mar. 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 ALS (ASX:ALQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ALS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$22.11 is trading 16.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$19.05. GuruFocus considers ALS to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:ALQ:

  • Beginning Cash Position: A$211 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$19.05 vs. price of A$22.11 (16.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:ALQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

ALS Business Description

Other Exchanges CPBLF:USACP4:Germany
Address 25 King Street, Level 9B, Bowen Hills, Brisbane, QLD, AUS, 4006
Founded in the 1880s and listed on the ASX in 1952, ALS operates two divisions: commodities and life sciences. ALS commodities traditionally generated the majority of underlying earnings, providing geochemistry, metallurgy, inspection, and mine site services for the global mining industry. Expansion into environmental, pharmaceutical, and food testing areas has lessened earnings exposure to commodities.
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