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ALSASX:ALQ +0.38%87 Days Sales Outstanding is 61.79 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 57.05. GuruFocus rates ASX:ALQ with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of A$19.36 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,059 Business Services companies, ALS ranks worse than 51.65% on this metric.
ALS's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was A$562 Mil. ALS's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was A$1,661 Mil.
Hence, ALS's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 61.79.
The historical rank and industry rank for ALS's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:ALQ'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 52.14 Med: 57.05 Max: 67.53
Current: 58.23
During the past 13 years, ALS's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 67.53. The lowest was 52.14. And the median was 57.05.
ASX:ALQ's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 51.65% of 1059
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 56.71
vs ASX:ALQ: 58.23
ALS's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Mar. 2025 (62.42) to Mar. 2026 (61.79).
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
ALS Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
ALS Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ALS's Days Sales Outstanding 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 Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, ALS's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Sales Outstanding vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, ALS's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ALS's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 Sales Outstanding of 61.79 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on ALS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 57.05. Over the past decade, ALS's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 52.14 to 67.53. According to the industry distribution chart, ALS ranks #547 out of 1059 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 51.7%.
Is ALS's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
ALS's current Days Sales Outstanding of 61.79 is near median its 10-year median of 57.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.14 to a high of 67.53. The Business Services industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 56.71. ALS's value of 61.79 is 9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ALS ranks #547 out of 1059 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ALS has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ALS's Days Sales Outstanding compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ALS ranks #547 out of 1059 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places ALS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 56.71. ALS's value of 61.79 is 9% above this benchmark. Historically, ALS's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 52.14 to 67.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.05 vs. the industry median of 56.71, 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 Sales Outstanding for a Business Services company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Business Services companies is 56.71, based on 1,059 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ALS's current Days Sales Outstanding of 61.79 is 9% 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 Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on ALS and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 56.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ALS's current Days Sales Outstanding is 61.79, which is near median its own 10-year median of 57.05. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$19.36, compared to a current price of A$21.06 — trading 8.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 61.79, which is near median its 10-year median of 57.05 and 9% above the Business Services industry median of 56.71. ALS's overall GF Score™ is 87/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ALS (ASX:ALQ), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 61.79 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$21.06 is trading 8.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$19.36.
GuruFocus considers ALS to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ALQ:
Days Sales Outstanding: 61.79 (near median its 10-year median of 57.05)
GF Value™: A$19.36 vs. price of A$21.06 (8.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9% above the Business Services median (#547 of 1059)
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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