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


ASX:ALQ ALS Ltd ASX:ALQ
88 GF Score
Price A$23.03
GF Value A$18.99
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is ALS Total Operating Expense?

ALS ASX:ALQ +0.83% 88 Total 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$18.99 (Modestly Overvalued).

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

ALS Total Operating Expense Related Terms

ALS Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ALS's Total 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 Total Operating Expense Chart

ALS Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Total Operating Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,562.30 1,595.10 1,793.10 2,269.00 2,450.90

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 Operating Expense 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 785.50 1,249.90 1,019.10 1,423.60 1,027.30
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ALS Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total 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 Total Operating Expense of A$2,451 Mil mean?
ALS (ASX:ALQ) has a Total Operating Expense of A$2,451 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on ALS and its competitors.
Is ALS's Total Operating Expense too high?
ALS's current Total 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 Total Operating Expense compare to VRSK and EFX?
ALS's Total 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 Total Operating Expense for a Business Services company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Total 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on ALS and its competitors. ALS's current Total 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$18.99, compared to a current price of A$23.03 — trading 21.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Total 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ALS (ASX:ALQ), the current Total 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$23.03 is trading 21.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$18.99. GuruFocus considers ALS to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:ALQ:

  • Total Operating Expense: A$2,451 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$18.99 vs. price of A$23.03 (21.3% 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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