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ALSASX:ALQ -2.66%86 EV-to-FCF is 56.14 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 39.99. GuruFocus rates ASX:ALQ with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of A$19.12 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 718 Business Services companies, ALS ranks worse than 88.3% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, ALS's Enterprise Value is A$12,502 Mil.
ALS's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was A$223 Mil. Therefore, ALS's EV-to-FCF for today is 56.14.
The historical rank and industry rank for ALS's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:ALQ'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.91 Med: 39.99 Max: 61.04
Current: 53.04
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of ALS was 61.04. The lowest was 21.91. And the median was 39.99.
ASX:ALQ's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 88.3% of 718
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.915
vs ASX:ALQ: 53.04
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
As of today (2026-07-29), ALS's stock price is A$21.24.
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 33.71.
ALS (ASX:ALQ) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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$21.24.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
ALS EV-to-FCF Related Terms
ALS EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ALS's EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Consulting Services subindustry, ALS's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, ALS's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ALS's EV-to-FCF falls into.
ALS's current Enterprise Value is A$12,502 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. ALS's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was A$223 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-FCF of 56.14 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on ALS and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 39.99. Over the past decade, ALS's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 21.91 to 61.04. According to the industry distribution chart, ALS ranks #634 out of 718 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 88.3%.
Is ALS's EV-to-FCF too high?
ALS's current EV-to-FCF of 56.14 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 39.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.91 to a high of 61.04. The Business Services industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.92. ALS's value of 56.14 is 334.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ALS ranks #634 out of 718 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ALS has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ALS's EV-to-FCF compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ALS ranks #634 out of 718 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places ALS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.92. ALS's value of 56.14 is 334.7% above this benchmark. Historically, ALS's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 21.91 to 61.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.99 vs. the industry median of 12.92, 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-FCF for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Business Services companies is 12.92, based on 718 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ALS's current EV-to-FCF of 56.14 is 334.7% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on ALS and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 12.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ALS's current EV-to-FCF is 56.14, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 39.99. 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$19.12, compared to a current price of A$21.24 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 56.14, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 39.99 and 334.7% above the Business Services industry median of 12.92. ALS's overall GF Score™ is 86/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ALS (ASX:ALQ), the current EV-to-FCF is 56.14 as of Jul. 29, 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$21.24 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$19.12.
GuruFocus considers ALS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ALQ:
EV-to-FCF: 56.14 (40% above median its 10-year median of 39.99)
GF Value™: A$19.12 vs. price of A$21.24 (11.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 334.7% above the Business Services median (#634 of 718)
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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