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ALSASX:ALQ -0.73%87 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.95 as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 3.10. GuruFocus rates ASX:ALQ with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of A$19.07 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 836 Business Services companies, ALS ranks worse than 56.7% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for ALS's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:ALQ'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.04 Med: 3.1 Max: 5.78
Current: 2.04
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of ALS was 5.78. The lowest was 2.04. And the median was 3.10.
ASX:ALQ's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 56.7% of 836
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.63
vs ASX:ALQ: 2.04
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
ALS Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
ALS Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ALS's Debt-to-EBITDA 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: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, ALS's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, ALS's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ALS's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is two times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
ALS (ASX:ALQ) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.95 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on ALS. This is 37% below median its historical median of 3.10. Over the past decade, ALS's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.04 to 5.78. According to the industry distribution chart, ALS ranks #474 out of 836 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 56.7%.
Is ALS's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
ALS's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.95 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 3.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.04 to a high of 5.78. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63. ALS's value of 1.95 is 19.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ALS ranks #474 out of 836 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ALS has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ALS's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ALS ranks #474 out of 836 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places ALS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63. ALS's value of 1.95 is 19.6% above this benchmark. Historically, ALS's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.04 to 5.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.10 vs. the industry median of 1.63, 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.63, based on 836 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ALS's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.95 is 19.6% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on ALS. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ALS's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.95, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 3.10. 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$19.07, compared to a current price of A$21.80 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.95, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 3.10 and 19.6% above the Business Services industry median of 1.63. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ALS (ASX:ALQ), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.95 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$21.80 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$19.07.
GuruFocus considers ALS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ALQ:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.95 (37% below median its 10-year median of 3.10)
GF Value™: A$19.07 vs. price of A$21.80 (14.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.6% above the Business Services median (#474 of 836)
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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