ALS (ASX:ALQ) Other Operating Expense: A$2,451 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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ASX:ALQ ALS Ltd ASX:ALQ
88 GF Score
Price A$22.11
GF Value A$19.05
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is ALS Other Operating Expense?

ALS ASX:ALQ -0.94% 88 Other Operating Expense is A$2,451 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:ALQ with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of A$19.05 (Modestly Overvalued).

ALS's Other Operating Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was A$1,027 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was A$2,451 Mil.

ALS's quarterly Other Operating Expense increased from Mar. 2025 (A$1,019 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (A$1,424 Mil) but then declined from Sep. 2025 (A$1,424 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (A$1,027 Mil).

ALS's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Mar. 2024 (A$485 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (A$611 Mil) and increased from Mar. 2025 (A$611 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (A$636 Mil).

ALS Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ALS's Other Operating Expense 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.

ALS Other Operating Expense Chart

ALS Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Other Operating Expense
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ALS Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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ALS Other Operating Expense Calculation

GuruFocus uses a standardized financial statement format for all companies. For non-financial companies, GuruFocus lists Selling, General, & Admin. Expense, , Research & Development, and Other Operating Expense under the "Total Operating Expense" section.

Other Operating Expense sometimes includes:
Restructuring, and merger
Acquisition related and other
Litigation settlement charge
Other (too numerous to list)

Some companies can and do choose to report each of these items separately. Yet, there are a variety of Other Operating Expense which are simply too numerous to list.

Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$2,451 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.

What does a Other Operating Expense of A$2,451 Mil mean?
ALS (ASX:ALQ) has a Other Operating Expense of A$2,451 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on ALS and its competitors.
Is ALS's Other Operating Expense too high?
ALS's current Other Operating Expense is A$2,451 Mil. 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 Other Operating Expense compare to VRSK and EFX?
ALS's Other Operating Expense of A$2,451 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Other Operating Expense for a Business Services company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Other Operating Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Other Operating Expense mean?
A high Other Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on ALS and its competitors. ALS's current Other Operating Expense is A$2,451 Mil. 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$19.05, compared to a current price of A$22.11 — trading 16.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is A$2,451 Mil. 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 Other Operating Expense calculated?
Other Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ALS (ASX:ALQ), the current Other Operating Expense is A$2,451 Mil 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$22.11 is trading 16.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$19.05. GuruFocus considers ALS to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:ALQ:

  • Other Operating Expense: A$2,451 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$19.05 vs. price of A$22.11 (16.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100

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.

ALS Business Description

Other Exchanges CPBLF:USACP4:Germany
Address 25 King Street, Level 9B, Bowen Hills, Brisbane, QLD, AUS, 4006
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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