ALS (ASX:ALQ) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.56 (As of Mar. 2026) — 19% Below Median


ASX:ALQ ALS Ltd ASX:ALQ
88 GF Score
Price A$22.67
GF Value A$18.96
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is ALS Dividend Payout Ratio?

ALS ASX:ALQ +0.85% 88 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 0.69. GuruFocus rates ASX:ALQ with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of A$18.96 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 516 Business Services companies, ALS ranks worse than 71.32% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. ALS's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.56.

The historical rank and industry rank for ALS's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:ALQ' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4   Med: 0.69   Max: 11.47
Current: 0.62

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of ALS was 11.47. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 0.69.

ASX:ALQ's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
71.32% of 516 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs ASX:ALQ: 0.62

As of today (2026-06-28), the Dividend Yield % of ALS is 1.87%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of ALS was 4.08%. The lowest was 1.06%. And the median was 2.38%.

ALS's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was A$0.19.

During the past 12 months, ALS's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 17.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of ALS was 38.80% per year. The lowest was -35.60% per year. And the median was 11.90% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

ALS (ASX:ALQ) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

ALS Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

ALS Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ALS's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

ALS Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.75 0.66 11.47 0.76 0.61

ALS Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.75 0.71 0.70 0.56

ASX:ALQ vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, ALS's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, ALS's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ALS's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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ALS Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

ALS's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Mar. 2026 )
=0.391/ 0.644
=0.61

ALS's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.194/ 0.348
=0.56

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 mean?
ALS (ASX:ALQ) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on ALS and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 0.69. Over the past decade, ALS's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 11.47. According to the industry distribution chart, ALS ranks #368 out of 516 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 71.3%.
Is ALS's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
ALS's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 11.47. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. ALS's value of 0.56 is 27.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ALS ranks #368 out of 516 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ALS ranks #368 out of 516 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places ALS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. ALS's value of 0.56 is 27.3% above this benchmark. Historically, ALS's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 11.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.69 vs. the industry median of 0.44, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.44, based on 516 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ALS's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 is 27.3% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on ALS and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ALS's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 0.69. 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$22.67 — trading 19.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.69 and 27.3% above the Business Services industry median of 0.44. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ALS (ASX:ALQ), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56 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$22.67 is trading 19.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$18.96. GuruFocus considers ALS to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:ALQ:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.56 (19% below median its 10-year median of 0.69)
  • GF Value™: A$18.96 vs. price of A$22.67 (19.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100
  • Industry Position: 27.3% above the Business Services median (#368 of 516)

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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