ALS (ASX:ALQ) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00% (As of Mar. 2026 )

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ASX:ALQ ALS Ltd ASX:ALQ
86 GF Score
Price A$21.61
GF Value A$19.14
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is ALS 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

ALS ASX:ALQ +0.93% 86 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:ALQ with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of A$19.14 (Modestly Overvalued).

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio only apply to companies whose reporting frequency is 3 months.

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What does a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 mean?
ALS (ASX:ALQ) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for ALS and its competitors.
Is ALS's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
ALS's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to VRSK and EFX?
ALS's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for a Business Services company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Business Services industry context. However, 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for ALS and its competitors. ALS's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. 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$19.14, compared to a current price of A$21.61 — trading 12.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ALS (ASX:ALQ), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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$21.61 is trading 12.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$19.14. GuruFocus considers ALS to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:ALQ:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
  • GF Value™: A$19.14 vs. price of A$21.61 (12.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100

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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A$21.61
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A$19.14
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