Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
ALSASX:ALQ -0.55%88 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 13.90. GuruFocus rates ASX:ALQ with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of A$19.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 862 Business Services companies, ALS ranks worse than 50.35% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, ALS's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 8.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 10.60% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of ALS was 157.90% per year. The lowest was -71.00% per year. And the median was 13.90% per year.
ALS (ASX:ALQ) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
ALS 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
ASX:ALQ vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, ALS's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, ALS's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ALS's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 8.00% mean?
ALS (ASX:ALQ) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 8.00% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for ALS and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 13.90. According to the industry distribution chart, ALS ranks #434 out of 862 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 50.3%.
Is ALS's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
ALS's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 8.00% is 42% below median its 10-year median of 13.90. The Business Services industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.10. ALS's value of 8.00% is 1.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ALS ranks #434 out of 862 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ALS ranks #434 out of 862 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places ALS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.10. ALS's value of 8.00% is 1.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.90 vs. the industry median of 8.10, ALS has consistently been below 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Business Services company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Business Services companies is 8.10, based on 862 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ALS's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 8.00% is 1.2% below 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for ALS and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ALS's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.00%, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 13.90. 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$19.20, compared to a current price of A$23.38 — trading 21.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.00%, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 13.90 and 1.2% below the Business Services industry median of 8.10. ALS's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ALS (ASX:ALQ), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.00% 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$23.38 is trading 21.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$19.20.
GuruFocus considers ALS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ALQ:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 8.00% (42% below median its 10-year median of 13.90)
GF Value™: A$19.20 vs. price of A$23.38 (21.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.2% below the Business Services median (#434 of 862)
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.
88GF Score
Get the complete analysis for ASX:ALQ
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
ASX:ALQ has been successfully added to your 
