ALS Ltd
ASX:ALQ

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ASX:ALQ
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Price: 20.95 AUD -2.78% Market Closed
Market Cap: AU$10.6B

Operating Margin

14.3%
Current
Declining
by 0.7%
vs 3-y average of 15%

Operating Margin shows how much profit a company makes from its regular business activities after covering operating costs. It helps measure how efficiently the company turns sales into profit.

Operating Margin
14.3%
=
Operating Income
AU$456.4m
/
Revenue
AU$3.2B

Operating Margin shows how much profit a company makes from its regular business activities after covering operating costs. It helps measure how efficiently the company turns sales into profit.

Operating Margin
14.3%
=
Operating Income
AU$456.4m
/
Revenue
AU$3.2B

Peer Comparison

Country Company Market Cap Operating
Margin
AU
ALS Ltd
ASX:ALQ
10.6B AUD
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UK
Relx PLC
LSE:REL
45.9B GBP
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UK
IHS Markit Ltd
F:0M3
37.9B EUR
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CA
Thomson Reuters Corp
TSX:TRI
55.9B CAD
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IE
Experian PLC
LSE:EXPN
23.7B GBP
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US
Verisk Analytics Inc
NASDAQ:VRSK
25.6B USD
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US
Equifax Inc
NYSE:EFX
21.9B USD
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CH
SGS SA
SIX:SGSN
16.2B CHF
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US
Leidos Holdings Inc
NYSE:LDOS
20.2B USD
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NL
Wolters Kluwer NV
AEX:WKL
14.8B EUR
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US
UL Solutions Inc
NYSE:ULS
16.9B USD
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Market Distribution

Higher than 82% of companies in Australia
Percentile
82st
Based on 3 951 companies
82st percentile
14.3%
Low
-14 949 200% — -526.4%
Typical Range
-526.4% — 6.1%
High
6.1% — 145 596.9%
Distribution Statistics
Australia
Min -14 949 200%
30th Percentile -526.4%
Median -25.2%
70th Percentile 6.1%
Max 145 596.9%

ALS Ltd
Glance View

ALS Ltd., originally an Australian-based company, has carved a reputable niche for itself in the global market by providing comprehensive testing, inspection, certification, and verification solutions. Over the years, ALS has extended its reach far and wide, serving industries from the bustling mining sectors to environmental science and life sciences. The company prides itself on its ability to offer clients a deep understanding of the services needed to ensure safety, compliance, and improved performance. It operates through a vast network of laboratories strategically positioned to serve a diverse array of clientele, ensuring both accessibility and expertise in localized markets. These operational efficiencies and global reach allow ALS to generate revenue across various sectors by offering tailored and reliable services that meet the specific needs of each industry. In mining, ALS assists with geochemistry and metallurgy services, crucial for exploration and operational readiness, while in the life sciences realm, the company provides vital air and water quality testing. This diversification strategy not only positions ALS as a leader in its field but also ensures it captures a broad customer base that mitigates risks associated with reliance on a single market sector. Through its commitment to quality and innovation, ALS has cemented its place as a trusted partner to industries worldwide, continuously adapting to the changing landscapes of compliance and technological advancement.

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What is Operating Margin?
Operating Margin shows how much profit a company makes from its regular business activities after covering operating costs. It helps measure how efficiently the company turns sales into profit.
How is Operating Margin calculated?

Operating Margin is calculated by dividing the Operating Income by the Revenue.

Operating Margin
14.3%
=
Operating Income
AU$456.4m
/
Revenue
AU$3.2B
What is ALS Ltd's current Operating Margin?

The current Operating Margin for ALS Ltd is 14.3%, which is below its 3-year median of 15%.

How has Operating Margin changed over time?

Over the last 3 years, ALS Ltd’s Operating Margin has decreased from 19.7% to 14.3%. During this period, it reached a low of 6.5% on Sep 30, 2024 and a high of 19.7% on Sep 30, 2022.

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