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ALSASX:ALQ -7.59%87 EV-to-EBITDA is 15.34 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 16.80. GuruFocus rates ASX:ALQ with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of A$19.10 (Fairly Valued). Among 904 Business Services companies, ALS ranks worse than 80.64% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, ALS's enterprise value is A$11,812 Mil.
ALS's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was A$770 Mil. Therefore, ALS's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 15.34.
The historical rank and industry rank for ALS's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:ALQ'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -54.33 Med: 16.8 Max: 27.79
Current: 15.34
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of ALS was 27.79. The lowest was -54.33. And the median was 16.80.
ASX:ALQ's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 80.64% of 904
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.73
vs ASX:ALQ: 15.34
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-07-26), ALS's stock price is A$20.46.
ALS's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was A$0.630. Therefore, ALS's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 32.48.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
ALS (ASX:ALQ) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
ALS's share price for today is A$20.46.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. ALS's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was A$0.630.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for ALS's EV-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: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, ALS's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, ALS's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ALS's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
ALS's current Enterprise Value is A$11,812 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. ALS's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was A$770 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.
ALS (ASX:ALQ) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 15.34 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on ALS. This is near median its historical median of 16.80. According to the industry distribution chart, ALS ranks #729 out of 904 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 80.6%.
Is ALS's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
ALS's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.34 is near median its 10-year median of 16.80. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.73. ALS's value of 15.34 is 98.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ALS ranks #729 out of 904 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ALS ranks #729 out of 904 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places ALS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.73. ALS's value of 15.34 is 98.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.80 vs. the industry median of 7.73, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.73, based on 904 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ALS's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.34 is 98.4% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on ALS. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ALS's current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.34, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.80. 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$19.10, compared to a current price of A$20.46 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.34, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.80 and 98.4% above the Business Services industry median of 7.73. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ALS (ASX:ALQ), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.34 as of Jul. 26, 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$20.46 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$19.10.
GuruFocus considers ALS to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ALQ:
EV-to-EBITDA: 15.34 (near median its 10-year median of 16.80)
GF Value™: A$19.10 vs. price of A$20.46 (7.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 98.4% above the Business Services median (#729 of 904)
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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