ALSASX:ALQ -1.96%88 OCF Margin % is 16.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 13.96. 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 71.21% on this metric.
OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. ALS's Cash Flow from Operations for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was A$275 Mil. ALS's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was A$1,661 Mil. Therefore, ALS's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.58%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ALS's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:ALQ'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.84 Med: 13.96 Max: 19.3
Current: 14.63
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of ALS was 19.30%. The lowest was 12.84%. And the median was 13.96%.
ASX:ALQ's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 71.21% of 1070
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.075
vs ASX:ALQ: 14.63
ALS OCF Margin % Related Terms
ALS OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ALS's OCF 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: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, ALS's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, ALS's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ALS's OCF 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 OCF Margin % of 16.58% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on ALS and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 13.96. Over the past decade, ALS's OCF Margin % has ranged from 12.84 to 19.30. According to the industry distribution chart, ALS ranks #308 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 28.8%.
Is ALS's OCF Margin % too high?
ALS's current OCF Margin % of 16.58% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 13.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.84 to a high of 19.30. The Business Services industry median OCF Margin % is 7.08. ALS's value of 16.58% is 134.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ALS ranks #308 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 OCF Margin % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ALS ranks #308 out of 1070 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts ALS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 7.08. ALS's value of 16.58% is 134.3% above this benchmark. Historically, ALS's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 12.84 to 19.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.96 vs. the industry median of 7.08, 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 OCF Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median OCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 7.08, based on 1,070 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ALS's current OCF Margin % of 16.58% is 134.3% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on ALS and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median OCF Margin % is 7.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ALS's current OCF Margin % is 16.58%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 13.96. 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 OCF Margin % is 16.58%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 13.96 and 134.3% above the Business Services industry median of 7.08. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ALS (ASX:ALQ), the current OCF Margin % is 16.58% 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:
OCF Margin %: 16.58% (19% above median its 10-year median of 13.96)
GF Value™: A$18.96 vs. price of A$22.48 (18.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 134.3% above the Business Services median (#308 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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