ALS Limited

ASX:ALQ Stock Report

Market Cap: AU$7.4b

ALS Balance Sheet Health

Financial Health criteria checks 3/6

ALS has a total shareholder equity of A$1.1B and total debt of A$1.6B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 142.7%. Its total assets and total liabilities are A$3.8B and A$2.7B respectively. ALS's EBIT is A$468.4M making its interest coverage ratio 6.4. It has cash and short-term investments of A$254.6M.

Key information

142.7%

Debt to equity ratio

AU$1.64b

Debt

Interest coverage ratio6.4x
CashAU$254.60m
EquityAU$1.15b
Total liabilitiesAU$2.66b
Total assetsAU$3.80b

Recent financial health updates

ALS (ASX:ALQ) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Jul 16
ALS (ASX:ALQ) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

We Think ALS (ASX:ALQ) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Feb 29
We Think ALS (ASX:ALQ) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

These 4 Measures Indicate That ALS (ASX:ALQ) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Nov 30
These 4 Measures Indicate That ALS (ASX:ALQ) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Is ALS (ASX:ALQ) Using Too Much Debt?

Jul 07
Is ALS (ASX:ALQ) Using Too Much Debt?

ALS (ASX:ALQ) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Jan 20
ALS (ASX:ALQ) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Is ALS (ASX:ALQ) Using Too Much Debt?

Sep 28
Is ALS (ASX:ALQ) Using Too Much Debt?

Recent updates

Investors Interested In ALS Limited's (ASX:ALQ) Revenues

Dec 11
Investors Interested In ALS Limited's (ASX:ALQ) Revenues

ALS (ASX:ALQ) Is Paying Out Less In Dividends Than Last Year

Nov 22
ALS (ASX:ALQ) Is Paying Out Less In Dividends Than Last Year

Slowing Rates Of Return At ALS (ASX:ALQ) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Nov 19
Slowing Rates Of Return At ALS (ASX:ALQ) Leave Little Room For Excitement

At AU$14.06, Is It Time To Put ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) On Your Watch List?

Oct 28
At AU$14.06, Is It Time To Put ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) On Your Watch List?

Calculating The Fair Value Of ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ)

Sep 11
Calculating The Fair Value Of ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ)

Investors Still Waiting For A Pull Back In ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ)

Aug 27
Investors Still Waiting For A Pull Back In ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ)

ALS (ASX:ALQ) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

Jul 30
ALS (ASX:ALQ) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

ALS (ASX:ALQ) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Jul 16
ALS (ASX:ALQ) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Is It Time To Consider Buying ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ)?

Jun 27
Is It Time To Consider Buying ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ)?

Investors Can Find Comfort In ALS' (ASX:ALQ) Earnings Quality

May 29
Investors Can Find Comfort In ALS' (ASX:ALQ) Earnings Quality

ALS (ASX:ALQ) Has Announced A Dividend Of A$0.196

May 28
ALS (ASX:ALQ) Has Announced A Dividend Of A$0.196

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ)

May 21
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ)

Investor Optimism Abounds ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) But Growth Is Lacking

Apr 30
Investor Optimism Abounds ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) But Growth Is Lacking

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ)?

Mar 26
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ)?

Returns On Capital At ALS (ASX:ALQ) Have Stalled

Mar 14
Returns On Capital At ALS (ASX:ALQ) Have Stalled

We Think ALS (ASX:ALQ) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Feb 29
We Think ALS (ASX:ALQ) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Calculating The Fair Value Of ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ)

Jan 24
Calculating The Fair Value Of ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ)

At AU$12.77, Is ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) Worth Looking At Closely?

Dec 12
At AU$12.77, Is ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) Worth Looking At Closely?

These 4 Measures Indicate That ALS (ASX:ALQ) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Nov 30
These 4 Measures Indicate That ALS (ASX:ALQ) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

ALS (ASX:ALQ) Is Paying Out Less In Dividends Than Last Year

Nov 18
ALS (ASX:ALQ) Is Paying Out Less In Dividends Than Last Year

Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At ALS (ASX:ALQ)

Nov 01
Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At ALS (ASX:ALQ)

Are Investors Undervaluing ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) By 23%?

Oct 20
Are Investors Undervaluing ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) By 23%?

With EPS Growth And More, ALS (ASX:ALQ) Makes An Interesting Case

Sep 26
With EPS Growth And More, ALS (ASX:ALQ) Makes An Interesting Case

At AU$11.12, Is ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) Worth Looking At Closely?

Aug 20
At AU$11.12, Is ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) Worth Looking At Closely?

ALS (ASX:ALQ) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

Jul 29
ALS (ASX:ALQ) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ)

Jul 17
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ)

Is ALS (ASX:ALQ) Using Too Much Debt?

Jul 07
Is ALS (ASX:ALQ) Using Too Much Debt?

If EPS Growth Is Important To You, ALS (ASX:ALQ) Presents An Opportunity

Jun 19
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, ALS (ASX:ALQ) Presents An Opportunity

ALS (ASX:ALQ) Is Increasing Its Dividend To A$0.194

May 31
ALS (ASX:ALQ) Is Increasing Its Dividend To A$0.194

The Return Trends At ALS (ASX:ALQ) Look Promising

Apr 09
The Return Trends At ALS (ASX:ALQ) Look Promising

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ)

Mar 17
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ)

At AU$12.77, Is ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) Worth Looking At Closely?

Mar 06
At AU$12.77, Is ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) Worth Looking At Closely?

ALS (ASX:ALQ) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Jan 20
ALS (ASX:ALQ) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

ALS (ASX:ALQ) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

Dec 27
ALS (ASX:ALQ) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

If EPS Growth Is Important To You, ALS (ASX:ALQ) Presents An Opportunity

Dec 12
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, ALS (ASX:ALQ) Presents An Opportunity

A Look At The Fair Value Of ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ)

Nov 16
A Look At The Fair Value Of ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ)

Is It Time To Consider Buying ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ)?

Oct 21
Is It Time To Consider Buying ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ)?

Is ALS (ASX:ALQ) Using Too Much Debt?

Sep 28
Is ALS (ASX:ALQ) Using Too Much Debt?

Is Now The Time To Put ALS (ASX:ALQ) On Your Watchlist?

Sep 06
Is Now The Time To Put ALS (ASX:ALQ) On Your Watchlist?

Returns Are Gaining Momentum At ALS (ASX:ALQ)

Aug 25
Returns Are Gaining Momentum At ALS (ASX:ALQ)

ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) Shares Could Be 45% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Aug 11
ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) Shares Could Be 45% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Does ALS (ASX:ALQ) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Jun 26
Does ALS (ASX:ALQ) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

What Is ALS Limited's (ASX:ALQ) Share Price Doing?

Jun 11
What Is ALS Limited's (ASX:ALQ) Share Price Doing?

ALS Limited's (ASX:ALQ) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 38% Above Its Share Price

Apr 27
ALS Limited's (ASX:ALQ) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 38% Above Its Share Price

ALS (ASX:ALQ) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue

Apr 07
ALS (ASX:ALQ) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ)?

Feb 24
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ)?

Is ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) Worth AU$12.4 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?

Jan 21
Is ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) Worth AU$12.4 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?

Returns Are Gaining Momentum At ALS (ASX:ALQ)

Dec 17
Returns Are Gaining Momentum At ALS (ASX:ALQ)

Financial Position Analysis

Short Term Liabilities: ALQ's short term assets (A$1.0B) exceed its short term liabilities (A$713.7M).

Long Term Liabilities: ALQ's short term assets (A$1.0B) do not cover its long term liabilities (A$1.9B).

Debt to Equity History and Analysis

Debt Level: ALQ's net debt to equity ratio (120.5%) is considered high.

Reducing Debt: ALQ's debt to equity ratio has increased from 73.8% to 142.7% over the past 5 years.

Debt Coverage: ALQ's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (22.9%).

Interest Coverage: ALQ's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (6.4x coverage).

Balance Sheet

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/21 21:56
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/20 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2024/03/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

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Analyst Sources

ALS Limited is covered by 28 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Swapan PandyaAPP Securities Pty Ltd.
Russell WrightBarclay Pearce Capital Pty Limited
Megan Kirby-LewisBarrenjoey Markets Pty Limited