ALS (ASX:ALQ) Change In Working Capital: A$0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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ASX:ALQ ALS Ltd ASX:ALQ
88 GF Score
Price A$21.94
GF Value A$19.31
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is ALS Change In Working Capital?

ALS ASX:ALQ -1.08% 88 Change In Working Capital is A$0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:ALQ with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of A$19.31 (Modestly Overvalued).

ALS's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was A$0 Mil.

ALS's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 was A$0 Mil.

It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement. Not by calculating the number changes in each periods' working capital (Total Current Assets minus Total Current Liabilities).

ALS Change In Working Capital Related Terms

ALS Change In Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ALS's Change In Working Capital can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

ALS Change In Working Capital Chart

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ALS Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$0 Mil.

Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities.

Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement.

Use Wal-Mart Stores Inc (Jan 2014, Annual Data) as an example: Source: Wal-Mart Stores Inc 2014-01-31 10-K from SEC

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Fiscal Years EndedJanuary 31,(Amounts in millions)
Cash flows from operating activities: 2014 2013 2012
Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Receivables, net (566) (614) (796)
Inventories (1,667) (2,759) (3,727)
Accounts payable 531 1,061 2,687
Accrued liabilities 103 271 (935)
Accrued income taxes (1,224) 981 994

For 2014-01-31, add all the items under 2014 collum together, Change in Working Capital was (566) + (1,667) + 531 + 103 + (1,224) = $ (2,823) Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Change In Working Capital of A$0 Mil mean?
ALS (ASX:ALQ) has a Change In Working Capital of A$0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Change in Working Capital is the difference between current assets less current liabilities between the current period and the past period. View historical data for ALS.
Is ALS's Change In Working Capital too high?
ALS's current Change In Working Capital is A$0 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 Change In Working Capital compare to VRSK and EFX?
ALS's Change In Working Capital of A$0 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 Change In Working Capital for a Business Services company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Change In Working Capital 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 Change In Working Capital mean?
A high Change In Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Working Capital is the difference between current assets less current liabilities between the current period and the past period. View historical data for ALS. ALS's current Change In Working Capital is A$0 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$19.31, compared to a current price of A$21.94 — trading 13.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is A$0 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 Change In Working Capital calculated?
Change In Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ALS (ASX:ALQ), the current Change In Working Capital is A$0 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$21.94 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$19.31. GuruFocus considers ALS to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:ALQ:

  • Change In Working Capital: A$0 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$19.31 vs. price of A$21.94 (13.6% 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

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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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