ALSASX:ALQ -0.04%88 Days Inventory is 68.69 as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 142.96. GuruFocus rates ASX:ALQ with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of A$18.96 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 676 Business Services companies, ALS ranks worse than 84.47% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). ALS's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was A$128 Mil. ALS's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was A$341 Mil.
Hence, ALS's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 68.69.
The historical rank and industry rank for ALS's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:ALQ'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 108.63 Med: 142.96 Max: 208.45
Current: 138.01
During the past 13 years, ALS's highest Days Inventory was 208.45. The lowest was 108.63. And the median was 142.96.
ASX:ALQ's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 84.47% of 676
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 25.15
vs ASX:ALQ: 138.01
ALS's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (72.25) to Mar. 2026 (68.69).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
ALS's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.66.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
ALS's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.08.
ALS (ASX:ALQ) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
ALS's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
ALS's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
ALS Days Inventory Related Terms
ALS Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ALS's Days Inventory 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.
ASX:ALQ vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, ALS's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
ALS Days Inventory vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, ALS's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ALS's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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 (ASX:ALQ) has a Days Inventory of 68.69 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on ALS and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 142.96. Over the past decade, ALS's Days Inventory has ranged from 108.63 to 208.45. According to the industry distribution chart, ALS ranks #571 out of 676 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 84.5%.
Is ALS's Days Inventory too high?
ALS's current Days Inventory of 68.69 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 142.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 108.63 to a high of 208.45. The Business Services industry median Days Inventory is 25.15. ALS's value of 68.69 is 173.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ALS ranks #571 out of 676 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Days Inventory compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ALS ranks #571 out of 676 companies for Days Inventory. This places ALS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 25.15. ALS's value of 68.69 is 173.1% above this benchmark. Historically, ALS's own Days Inventory has ranged from 108.63 to 208.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 142.96 vs. the industry median of 25.15, ALS has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Business Services company?
The median Days Inventory among Business Services companies is 25.15, based on 676 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ALS's current Days Inventory of 68.69 is 173.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on ALS and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 25.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ALS's current Days Inventory is 68.69, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 142.96. 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$18.96, compared to a current price of A$22.84 — trading 20.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 68.69, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 142.96 and 173.1% above the Business Services industry median of 25.15. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ALS (ASX:ALQ), the current Days Inventory is 68.69 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$22.84 is trading 20.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$18.96.
GuruFocus considers ALS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ALQ:
Days Inventory: 68.69 (52% below median its 10-year median of 142.96)
GF Value™: A$18.96 vs. price of A$22.84 (20.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 173.1% above the Business Services median (#571 of 676)
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.
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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