ALS (ASX:ALQ) Cash Flow for Dividends: A$-194 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


ASX:ALQ ALS Ltd ASX:ALQ
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Price A$22.67
GF Value A$18.96
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is ALS Cash Flow for Dividends?

ALS ASX:ALQ +0.85% 88 Cash Flow for Dividends is A$-194 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:ALQ with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of A$18.96 (Modestly Overvalued).

ALS's cash flow for dividends for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was A$-92 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was A$-194 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

ALS's quarterly payment of dividends increased from Mar. 2025 (A$-87 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (A$-102 Mil) but then declined from Sep. 2025 (A$-102 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (A$-92 Mil).

ALS's annual payment of dividends declined from Mar. 2024 (A$-190 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (A$-177 Mil) but then increased from Mar. 2025 (A$-177 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (A$-194 Mil).

ALS Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

ALS Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ALS's Cash Flow for Dividends 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 Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

ALS Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cash Flow for Dividends
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -131.30 -176.60 -189.60 -177.10 -193.60

ALS Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Cash Flow for Dividends Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -95.70 -89.90 -87.20 -101.80 -91.80
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ALS Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends 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$-194 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 Cash Flow for Dividends of A$-194 Mil mean?
ALS (ASX:ALQ) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of A$-194 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for ALS and its competitors.
Is ALS's Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
ALS's current Cash Flow for Dividends is A$-194 Mil. Overall, ALS has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ALS's Cash Flow for Dividends compare to VRSK and EFX?
ALS's Cash Flow for Dividends of A$-194 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 Cash Flow for Dividends for a Business Services company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends 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 Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for ALS and its competitors. ALS's current Cash Flow for Dividends is A$-194 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$18.96, compared to a current price of A$22.67 — trading 19.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is A$-194 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 Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ALS (ASX:ALQ), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is A$-194 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$22.67 is trading 19.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$18.96. GuruFocus considers ALS to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:ALQ:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: A$-194 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$18.96 vs. price of A$22.67 (19.6% 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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