ALS (ASX:ALQ) Total Current Assets: A$986 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


ASX:ALQ ALS Ltd ASX:ALQ
88 GF Score
Price A$22.84
GF Value A$18.96
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is ALS Total Current Assets?

ALS ASX:ALQ -0.04% 88 Total Current Assets is A$986 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:ALQ with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of A$18.96 (Modestly Overvalued).

Total current assets includes Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities, Total Receivables, Total Inventories, and Other Current Assets. ALS's total current assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was A$986 Mil.

ALS  (ASX:ALQ) Total Current Assets Explanation

In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, inventory is only considered worth half of its book value, and accounts receivable is considered worth 75% of its value. Therefore the liquidation value is lower than calculated from total current assets.

ALS's Liquidation Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Liquidation value
= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities+(0.75 * Accounts Receivable)+(0.5 * Total Inventories)
=149.7-2197.5+0.75 * 483.8+0.5 * 126.1
=-1,622

* 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 Total Current Assets Related Terms

ALS Total Current Assets Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ALS's Total Current Assets 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 Total Current Assets Chart

ALS Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Total Current Assets
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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
Total Current Assets 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 1,028.00 1,037.10 1,137.30 1,112.50 985.50
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ALS Total Current Assets Calculation

Total Current Assets are the asset that can be converted to cash or used to pay current liabilities within 12 months.

ALS's Total Current Assets for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Current Assets=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+Total Receivables+Total Inventories+Other Current Assets
=149.7+623.7+126.1+86
=986

ALS's Total Current Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Current Assets=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+Total Receivables+Total Inventories+Other Current Assets
=149.7+623.7+126.1+86
=986

* 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.

Total Current Assets is linked to the Current Ratio, which is the result of dividing total current assets by total current liabilities. It is frequently used as an indicator of a company's liquidity, its ability to meet short-term obligations.

Total Current Assets is also linked to Working Capital, Net working capital is calculated as Total Current Assets minus Total Current Liabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Total Current Assets →
What does a Total Current Assets of A$986 Mil mean?
ALS (ASX:ALQ) has a Total Current Assets of A$986 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total amount of assets with liquidity less than one year as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for ALS and its competitors.
Is ALS's Total Current Assets too high?
ALS's current Total Current Assets is A$986 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 Total Current Assets compare to VRSK and EFX?
ALS's Total Current Assets of A$986 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 Total Current Assets for a Business Services company?
A good Total Current Assets depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Total Current Assets 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 Total Current Assets mean?
A high Total Current Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total amount of assets with liquidity less than one year as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for ALS and its competitors. ALS's current Total Current Assets is A$986 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$18.96, compared to a current price of A$22.84 — trading 20.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Current Assets is A$986 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 Total Current Assets calculated?
Total Current Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ALS (ASX:ALQ), the current Total Current Assets is A$986 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$22.84 is trading 20.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$18.96. GuruFocus considers ALS to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:ALQ:

  • Total Current Assets: A$986 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$18.96 vs. price of A$22.84 (20.5% 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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