ALSASX:ALQ -1.96%88 FCF Margin % is 10.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 8.01. GuruFocus rates ASX:ALQ with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of A$18.96 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 1,070 Business Services companies, ALS ranks better than 62.71% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. ALS's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was A$169 Mil. ALS's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was A$1,661 Mil. Therefore, ALS's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.18%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ALS's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:ALQ'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.6 Med: 8.01 Max: 12.89
Current: 6.71
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of ALS was 12.89%. The lowest was 6.60%. And the median was 8.01%.
ASX:ALQ's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 62.71% of 1070
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs ASX:ALQ: 6.71
ALS FCF Margin % Related Terms
ALS FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ALS's FCF Margin % 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: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, ALS's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, ALS's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ALS's FCF Margin % 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.
ALS (ASX:ALQ) has a FCF Margin % of 10.18% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on ALS and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 8.01. Over the past decade, ALS's FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.60 to 12.89. According to the industry distribution chart, ALS ranks #399 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 37.3%.
Is ALS's FCF Margin % too high?
ALS's current FCF Margin % of 10.18% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 8.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.60 to a high of 12.89. The Business Services industry median FCF Margin % is 3.50. ALS's value of 10.18% is 191.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ALS ranks #399 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above 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 FCF Margin % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ALS ranks #399 out of 1070 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts ALS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.50. ALS's value of 10.18% is 191.3% above this benchmark. Historically, ALS's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.60 to 12.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.01 vs. the industry median of 3.50, 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 FCF Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.50, based on 1,070 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ALS's current FCF Margin % of 10.18% is 191.3% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on ALS and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ALS's current FCF Margin % is 10.18%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 8.01. 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$22.48 — trading 18.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 10.18%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 8.01 and 191.3% above the Business Services industry median of 3.50. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ALS (ASX:ALQ), the current FCF Margin % is 10.18% 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$22.48 is trading 18.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$18.96.
GuruFocus considers ALS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ALQ:
FCF Margin %: 10.18% (27% above median its 10-year median of 8.01)
GF Value™: A$18.96 vs. price of A$22.48 (18.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 191.3% above the Business Services median (#399 of 1070)
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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