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ALS Ltd. (ASX:ALQ)

AU$13.92

 0.24 (1.792%)
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20/09/2024 11:50:26 AM
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ALQ Overview

ALQ Health Scores

Short Term

Mean Reversion

Neutral

Trend

Neutral

Event

Neutral

Halo Model

MQV

Neutral

GARP

Weak

MQV Small

Neutral

Valuation

Value

Consensus

Momentum

Price

Very Strong

Earnings

Strong

Growth

Earnings

Very Weak

Dividends

Neutral

Quality

Capital Efficiency

Very Weak

Balance Sheet

Strong

About ALQ

Website

ALS Ltd.

Telephone

61.7.3367.7900

Address

Level 9B, 25 King Street Bowen Hills Brisbane, Queensland (QLD) 4006

Description

ALS Ltd. engages in the provision of analytical and testing services businesses and partnerships. It operates through the following segments: Life Sciences, Commodities, Industrial, and Other. The Life Sciences segment is involved in analytical testing data to assist consulting and engineering firms, industry, and governments in making informed decisions about environmental, food and pharmaceutical, electronics, consumer products, and animal health. The Commodities segment includes assaying and analytical testing and metallurgical services for mining and mineral exploration companies and provides specialist services to the coal industry such as coal sampling, analysis and certification, and formation evaluation services. The Industrial segment focuses on energy, resources, and infrastructure sectors with asset care and tribology testing services. The company was founded in 1863 and is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia.

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Key Stats

Market Cap

AU$7.24B

PE

21.40

EV/EBITDA

12.0

Dividends Overview

DIV Yield

2.9%

Franking

20%

Ex Dividend Date (est.)

N/A

Market Data

52 weeks range

Low 10.6 - 16.04

Trade Value (12mth)

AU$3,116,700.00

1 week

-9.17%

1 month

-13.43%

YTD

5.97%

1 year

16.04%

All time high

16.04

Key Fundamentals

EPS 3 yr Growth

64.60%

EBITDA Margin

25.70%

Operating Cashflow

$350m

Free Cash Flow Return

N/A

ROIC

N/A

Interest Coverage

12.40

Quick Ratio

N/A

Other Data

Shares on Issue (Fully Dilluted)

484m

HALO Sector

Industrials

Next Company Report Date

27-May-25

Ex Dividend Date (est.)

N/A

Next Dividend Pay Date (est.)

N/A

Reporting Currency

AUD

Short Sell (% of issue)

0.91

ALQ Announcements

Latest Announcements

Date Announcements

19 September 24

ALS Trading update

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ALS Trading update

28 August 24

Appendix 3C

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Appendix 3C

13 August 24

Resignation of Company Secretary & General Counsel

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Resignation of Company Secretary & General Counsel

08 August 24

Change of Director's Interest Notice

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Change of Director's Interest Notice

02 August 24

Final Director's Interest Notice

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Final Director's Interest Notice

02 August 24

Change of Director's Interest Notice

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Change of Director's Interest Notice

31 July 24

Chairman's 2024 AGM Address

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Chairman's 2024 AGM Address

31 July 24

Managing Director & CEO 2024 AGM Address

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Managing Director & CEO 2024 AGM Address

31 July 24

Results of Meeting

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Results of Meeting

31 July 24

2024 AGM video

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2024 AGM video

25 July 24

ALS confirms commencement of legal proceedings

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ALS confirms commencement of legal proceedings

24 July 24

Macquarie ESG Summit Presentation

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Macquarie ESG Summit Presentation

04 July 24

Securities Trading Policy

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Securities Trading Policy

04 July 24

Change of Director's Interest Notice

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Change of Director's Interest Notice

02 July 24

Application for quotation of securities - ALQ

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Application for quotation of securities - ALQ

01 July 24

Change of Director's Interest Notice

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Change of Director's Interest Notice

26 June 24

ALS 2024 Sustainability Report

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ALS 2024 Sustainability Report

26 June 24

ALS Releases 2024 Sustainability Report

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ALS Releases 2024 Sustainability Report

26 June 24

Chairman's Letter & Notice of Annual General Meeting

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Chairman's Letter & Notice of Annual General Meeting

26 June 24

ALS AGM Proxy Form

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ALS AGM Proxy Form

26 June 24

ALS 2024 Annual Report

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ALS 2024 Annual Report

26 June 24

ALS 2024 Corporate Governance Statement

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ALS 2024 Corporate Governance Statement

26 June 24

Appendix 4G

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Appendix 4G

25 June 24

DRP Price for Final Dividend FY24

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DRP Price for Final Dividend FY24

04 June 24

ALS completes acquisition of Wessling

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ALS completes acquisition of Wessling

24 May 24

Change of Director's Interest Notice

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Change of Director's Interest Notice

ALQ Fundamentals

Per Share Records

Historical data

Forecast data

AUD 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
Per Share, Growth & Valuations
EPS (Basic) $ Lock Lock Lock Lock 0.58 0.03 0.65 Lock Lock Lock
EPS (Fully Diluted) $ Lock Lock Lock Lock 0.57 0.03 N/A Lock Lock Lock
     Growth % Lock Lock Lock Lock 46.0 -95.4 2,334.8 Lock Lock Lock
     PE X Lock Lock Lock Lock 21.8 18.7 21.4 Lock Lock Lock
     EV/EBITDA X Lock Lock Lock Lock 12.3 10.9 12.0 Lock Lock Lock
CFPS $ Lock Lock Lock Lock 0.94 0.93 0.86 Lock Lock Lock
FCFPS $ Lock Lock Lock Lock 0.25 0.04 0.19 Lock Lock Lock
     Growth % Lock Lock Lock Lock 42.1 -0.8 -7.3 Lock Lock Lock
     Yield % Lock Lock Lock Lock 2.0 0.3 N/A Lock Lock Lock
DPS $ Lock Lock Lock Lock 0.40 0.39 0.39 Lock Lock Lock
     Growth % Lock Lock Lock Lock 21.0 -1.3 -0.2 Lock Lock Lock
     Yield % Lock Lock Lock Lock 2.7 3.2 2.9 Lock Lock Lock
     Payout Ratio % Lock Lock Lock Lock 69 200 60 Lock Lock Lock
BPS $ Lock Lock Lock Lock 2.82 2.44 2.44 Lock Lock Lock
BPS (Tangible) $ Lock Lock Lock Lock -0.10 -0.67 -1.04 Lock Lock Lock
     Growth % Lock Lock Lock Lock 37.1 -595.1 -54.5 Lock Lock Lock
Shares Outstanding
Diluted m Lock Lock Lock Lock 486 487 N/A Lock Lock Lock
Basic m Lock Lock Lock Lock 484 484 N/A Lock Lock Lock

Financial Records

Historical data

Forecast data

AUD 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
Income Statement
Sales $m Lock Lock Lock Lock 2,279 2,462 2,586 Lock Lock Lock
     Growth % Lock Lock Lock Lock 16.8 8.0 5.1 Lock Lock Lock
Selling & General Expenses $m Lock Lock Lock Lock 379 371 N/A Lock Lock Lock
Gross Income $m Lock Lock Lock Lock 829 838 N/A Lock Lock Lock
     Growth % Lock Lock Lock Lock 19.4 1.1 N/A Lock Lock Lock
     Margin % Lock Lock Lock Lock 36.4 34.0 N/A Lock Lock Lock
Cost of Goods Sold to Sales % Lock Lock Lock Lock 64 66 N/A Lock Lock Lock
EBITDA $m Lock Lock Lock Lock 602 641 666 Lock Lock Lock
     Growth % Lock Lock Lock Lock 16.6 6.6 3.8 Lock Lock Lock
     Margin % Lock Lock Lock Lock 26.4 26.1 25.7 Lock Lock Lock
Depreciation & Amortisation $m Lock Lock Lock Lock 152 174 172 Lock Lock Lock
EBIT $m Lock Lock Lock Lock 449 468 492 Lock Lock Lock
     Growth % Lock Lock Lock Lock 16.8 4.0 5.2 Lock Lock Lock
     Margin % Lock Lock Lock Lock 19.7 19.0 19.0 Lock Lock Lock
Pretax Income $m Lock Lock Lock Lock 388 120 N/A Lock Lock Lock
Income Taxes $m Lock Lock Lock Lock 114 106 N/A Lock Lock Lock
Net Income $m Lock Lock Lock Lock 279 13 316 Lock Lock Lock
     Growth % Lock Lock Lock Lock 46.4 -95.4 2,353.5 Lock Lock Lock
     Margin % Lock Lock Lock Lock 12.2 0.5 12.2 Lock Lock Lock
Cash Flow Statement
Net Operating Cash Flow $m Lock Lock Lock Lock 444 359 350 Lock Lock Lock
Capital Expenditures $m Lock Lock Lock Lock 146 152 152 Lock Lock Lock
Net Investing Cash Flow $m Lock Lock Lock Lock -271 -236 -228 Lock Lock Lock
Net Financing Cash Flow $m Lock Lock Lock Lock -121 -3 -3 Lock Lock Lock
Free Cash Flow $m Lock Lock Lock Lock 297 208 111 Lock Lock Lock
     Growth % Lock Lock Lock Lock 74.3 -30.2 -46.3 Lock Lock Lock
     Margin % Lock Lock Lock Lock 0.1 0.1 0.0 Lock Lock Lock
Franking Balance $m Lock Lock Lock Lock -8 3 N/A Lock Lock Lock
Balance Sheet
Cash & Short-Term Investments $m Lock Lock Lock Lock 180 300 N/A Lock Lock Lock
Total Assets $m Lock Lock Lock Lock 3,378 3,741 3,696 Lock Lock Lock
Long Term Debt $m Lock Lock Lock Lock 1,269 1,554 N/A Lock Lock Lock
Net Debt $m Lock Lock Lock Lock 1,269 1,572 1,403 Lock Lock Lock
Total Liabilities $m Lock Lock Lock Lock 2,000 2,544 N/A Lock Lock Lock
Equity $m Lock Lock Lock Lock 1,367 1,183 1,199 Lock Lock Lock
Invested Capital Lock Lock Lock Lock 2,636 2,737 N/A Lock Lock Lock
     Growth % Lock Lock Lock Lock 30.8 3.9 N/A Lock Lock Lock
Return Ratios
Return on Assets % Lock Lock Lock Lock 8.3 0.3 8.6 Lock Lock Lock
Return on Equity % Lock Lock Lock Lock 20.4 1.1 26.4 Lock Lock Lock
Return on Total Capital % Lock Lock Lock Lock 17.3 15.9 N/A Lock Lock Lock
Return on Invested Capital % Lock Lock Lock Lock 11.8 0.5 N/A Lock Lock Lock
Cash Flow Return on Invested Capital % Lock Lock Lock Lock 19.1 13.4 N/A Lock Lock Lock

Ratios Records

Historical data

Forecast data

AUD 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
Leverage
Interest Cover X Lock Lock Lock Lock 11.9 10.0 12.4 Lock Lock Lock
Debt to EBITDA X Lock Lock Lock Lock 2.1 2.5 2.1 Lock Lock Lock
Net Debt to Equity % Lock Lock Lock Lock 92.8 132.8 117.0 Lock Lock Lock
Liquidity
Current Ratio X Lock Lock Lock Lock 1.2 1.2 N/A Lock Lock Lock
Quick Ratio X Lock Lock Lock Lock 1.1 1.1 N/A Lock Lock Lock
Cash & ST Inv/Current Assets % Lock Lock Lock Lock 23.8 29.2 N/A Lock Lock Lock
CFO/Current Liabilities % Lock Lock Lock Lock 72.4 42.2 41.4 Lock Lock Lock
Balance Sheet Efficiency
Receivables Turnover X Lock Lock Lock Lock 5.6 5.1 N/A Lock Lock Lock
Inventory Turnover X Lock Lock Lock Lock 16.8 15.5 N/A Lock Lock Lock
Working Capital Turnover X Lock Lock Lock Lock 16.2 13.9 N/A Lock Lock Lock
Payables Turnover X Lock Lock Lock Lock 4.4 5.0 N/A Lock Lock Lock
Asset Turnover X Lock Lock Lock Lock 0.7 0.7 0.7 Lock Lock Lock
Du Pont
Asset Turnover X Lock Lock Lock Lock 0.7 0.7 0.7 Lock Lock Lock
x Pretax Margin % Lock Lock Lock Lock 17.0 4.9 N/A Lock Lock Lock
= Pretax Return on Assets % Lock Lock Lock Lock 11.5 3.2 N/A Lock Lock Lock
x Tax Rate Complement (1-Tax Rate) % Lock Lock Lock Lock 29.5 88.8 N/A Lock Lock Lock
Return on Assets % Lock Lock Lock Lock 8.3 0.3 8.6 Lock Lock Lock
x Equity Multiplier (Assets/Equity) % Lock Lock Lock Lock 2.5 3.2 3.1 Lock Lock Lock
Return on Equity % Lock Lock Lock Lock 20.4 1.1 26.4 Lock Lock Lock
x Earnings Retention (1-Payout) % Lock Lock Lock Lock 31.1 -1,368.2 39.8 Lock Lock Lock
= Reinvestment Rate (%) % Lock Lock Lock Lock 6.4 -14.9 10.5 Lock Lock Lock
Operating Cycle
Days of Inventory on Hand Days Lock Lock Lock Lock 21.7 23.6 N/A Lock Lock Lock
+ Days of Sales Outstanding Days Lock Lock Lock Lock 65.4 71.1 N/A Lock Lock Lock
Operating Cycle Days Lock Lock Lock Lock 87.1 94.7 N/A Lock Lock Lock
- Days of Payables Outstanding Days Lock Lock Lock Lock 21.4 24.9 N/A Lock Lock Lock
Net Operating Cycle Days Lock Lock Lock Lock 65.7 69.8 N/A Lock Lock Lock

Dividends

Key Stats

Ex Dividend Date (est.)

N/A

DIV Yield

2.9%

Franking Level

20%

DPSg

-0.20%

Quality Yield

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Values and Recommendations

Key Stats

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Recommendation

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EPS 1 month Change

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Quality Yield

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Falling Divs over next 2

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Halo Consensus Score

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PEG Ratio

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Consensus EPS Revisions

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Short selling

Key Stats

Percent of Issue

0.91%

Value ($M)

66

Prior Change

-0.10%

7 Day Change

-0.20%

1 Month Change

-0.50%

3 Month Change

-0.50%

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Frequently Asked Questions

The current share price of ALS Ltd. (ALQ:ASX) is AU$13.92.
The 52-week high share price for ALS Ltd. (ALQ:ASX) is AU$16.04.
The 52-week low share price for ALS Ltd. (ALQ:ASX)? is AU$10.60.
The current TTM dividend payout for ALS Ltd. (ALQ:ASX) is 2.90.
The last dividend payment of ALS Ltd. (ALQ:ASX) is AU$0.20.
ALS Ltd. (ALQ:ASX) has a franking level of 20.0%.
ALS Ltd. (ALQ:ASX) is classified in the Industrials.
The current P/E ratio for ALS Ltd. (ALQ:ASX) is 21.40.
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