ALS Limited
ALS Limited engages in the provision of professional technical services primarily in the areas of testing, measurement, and inspection in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the United States. It operates in two segments, Commodities and Life Sciences. The Commodities segment offers assaying and analytical testing, and metallurgical services for the mining and mineral… Read more
ALS Limited (CPBLF) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: $1.68 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, ALS Limited (CPBLF) has net assets worth $1.68 Billion USD as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($4.11 Billion) and total liabilities ($2.42 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $1.68 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 40.98% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 13.42% |
| 5-Year Change | 19.85% |
| 10-Year Change | 9.15% |
| Growth Volatility | 18.45 |
ALS Limited - Net Assets Trend (1989–2025)
This chart illustrates how ALS Limited's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for ALS Limited (1989–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of ALS Limited from 1989 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | $1.29 Billion | +8.12% |
| 2024-03-31 | $1.20 Billion | -13.15% |
| 2023-03-31 | $1.38 Billion | +21.89% |
| 2022-03-31 | $1.13 Billion | +4.71% |
| 2021-03-31 | $1.08 Billion | -2.77% |
| 2020-03-31 | $1.11 Billion | +0.67% |
| 2019-03-31 | $1.10 Billion | -1.68% |
| 2018-03-31 | $1.12 Billion | -5.33% |
| 2017-03-31 | $1.19 Billion | -0.03% |
| 2016-03-31 | $1.19 Billion | -3.48% |
| 2015-03-31 | $1.23 Billion | -13.46% |
| 2014-03-31 | $1.42 Billion | +42.35% |
| 2013-03-31 | $997.10 Million | +7.19% |
| 2012-03-31 | $930.20 Million | +12.68% |
| 2011-03-31 | $825.52 Million | +31.09% |
| 2010-03-31 | $629.74 Million | +52.46% |
| 2009-03-31 | $413.07 Million | +22.14% |
| 2008-03-31 | $338.20 Million | +12.91% |
| 2007-03-31 | $299.55 Million | +16.71% |
| 2006-03-31 | $256.65 Million | +69.86% |
| 2005-03-31 | $151.09 Million | +11.31% |
| 2004-03-31 | $135.75 Million | +7.32% |
| 2003-03-31 | $126.49 Million | -1.06% |
| 2002-03-31 | $127.84 Million | +27.15% |
| 2001-03-31 | $100.54 Million | +13.47% |
| 2000-03-31 | $88.61 Million | +7.53% |
| 1999-03-31 | $82.40 Million | +7.41% |
| 1998-03-31 | $76.72 Million | +12.65% |
| 1997-03-31 | $68.10 Million | +46.35% |
| 1996-03-31 | $46.53 Million | +37.18% |
| 1995-03-31 | $33.92 Million | +11.25% |
| 1994-03-31 | $30.49 Million | +8.23% |
| 1993-03-31 | $28.17 Million | +36.53% |
| 1992-03-31 | $20.64 Million | +5.42% |
| 1991-03-31 | $19.57 Million | +5.36% |
| 1990-03-31 | $18.58 Million | +33.66% |
| 1989-03-31 | $13.90 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to ALS Limited's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have decreased by 1506.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | $1.34 Billion | 104.51% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $2.80 Million | 0.22% |
| Total Equity | $1.28 Billion | 100.00% |
ALS Limited Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of ALS Limited ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Gap Inc.
LSE:0ITS
|
$4.66 Billion |
|
Opendoor Technologies Inc
NASDAQ:OPEN
|
$4.67 Billion |
|
Pegatron Corp
TW:4938
|
$4.67 Billion |
|
The Gap, Inc.
NYSE:GAP
|
$4.67 Billion |
|
KBR Inc
NYSE:KBR
|
$4.65 Billion |
|
Lantheus Holdings Inc
NASDAQ:LNTH
|
$4.65 Billion |
|
MTR Corp Ltd
PINK:MTRJF
|
$4.64 Billion |
|
Brother Industries Ltd
PINK:BRTHF
|
$4.64 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in ALS Limited's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,183,300,000 to 1,279,700,000, a change of 96,400,000 (8.1%).
- Net income of 256,200,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 177,100,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 16,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $256.20 Million | +20.02% |
| Dividends Paid | $177.10 Million | -13.84% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $16.00 Million | +1.25% |
| Other Changes | $1.30 Million | +0.1% |
| Total Change | $- | 8.15% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares ALS Limited's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 3.68x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 80.26x to 3.68x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-03-31 | $0.12 | $9.65 | x |
| 1990-03-31 | $0.16 | $9.65 | x |
| 1991-03-31 | $0.17 | $9.65 | x |
| 1992-03-31 | $0.18 | $9.65 | x |
| 1993-03-31 | $0.24 | $9.65 | x |
| 1994-03-31 | $0.26 | $9.65 | x |
| 1995-03-31 | $0.28 | $9.65 | x |
| 1996-03-31 | $0.36 | $9.65 | x |
| 1997-03-31 | $0.33 | $9.65 | x |
| 1998-03-31 | $0.42 | $9.65 | x |
| 1999-03-31 | $0.44 | $9.65 | x |
| 2000-03-31 | $0.46 | $9.65 | x |
| 2001-03-31 | $0.52 | $9.65 | x |
| 2002-03-31 | $0.57 | $9.65 | x |
| 2003-03-31 | $0.54 | $9.65 | x |
| 2004-03-31 | $0.57 | $9.65 | x |
| 2005-03-31 | $0.61 | $9.65 | x |
| 2006-03-31 | $1.00 | $9.65 | x |
| 2007-03-31 | $1.03 | $9.65 | x |
| 2008-03-31 | $1.16 | $9.65 | x |
| 2009-03-31 | $1.39 | $9.65 | x |
| 2010-03-31 | $2.00 | $9.65 | x |
| 2011-03-31 | $2.34 | $9.65 | x |
| 2012-03-31 | $2.54 | $9.65 | x |
| 2013-03-31 | $2.67 | $9.65 | x |
| 2014-03-31 | $3.49 | $9.65 | x |
| 2015-03-31 | $2.85 | $9.65 | x |
| 2016-03-31 | $2.57 | $9.65 | x |
| 2017-03-31 | $2.32 | $9.65 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | $2.21 | $9.65 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | $2.24 | $9.65 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | $2.27 | $9.65 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | $2.21 | $9.65 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | $2.31 | $9.65 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | $2.81 | $9.65 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | $2.43 | $9.65 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | $2.62 | $9.65 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently ALS Limited utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 20.02%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 8.54%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.74x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.17x
- Recent ROE (20.02%) is above the historical average (8.60%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 24.30% | 6.95% | 1.87x | 1.87x | $1.99 Million |
| 1990 | 9.70% | 2.97% | 1.59x | 2.05x | $-55.80K |
| 1991 | 10.75% | 3.16% | 1.73x | 1.97x | $147.60K |
| 1993 | 9.95% | 3.88% | 1.58x | 1.62x | $-15.30K |
| 1994 | -0.11% | -0.04% | 1.69x | 1.65x | $-3.07 Million |
| 1995 | -0.18% | -0.06% | 1.39x | 2.08x | $-3.43 Million |
| 1996 | -0.09% | -0.04% | 1.50x | 1.62x | $-4.70 Million |
| 1997 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.13x | 2.38x | $-5.12 Million |
| 1998 | 13.11% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.66x | $2.38 Million |
| 1999 | -0.02% | -0.01% | 1.43x | 1.69x | $-8.26 Million |
| 2000 | -0.23% | -0.07% | 1.43x | 2.14x | $-9.05 Million |
| 2001 | 1.36% | 0.43% | 1.33x | 2.39x | $-8.68 Million |
| 2002 | -0.04% | -0.02% | 1.29x | 2.13x | $-12.81 Million |
| 2003 | 0.29% | 0.10% | 1.32x | 2.16x | $-12.27 Million |
| 2004 | 0.03% | 0.01% | 1.37x | 2.11x | $-13.44 Million |
| 2005 | -0.28% | -0.10% | 1.44x | 2.03x | $-15.33 Million |
| 2006 | 13.67% | 6.67% | 1.13x | 1.81x | $9.35 Million |
| 2007 | 19.82% | 9.29% | 1.23x | 1.73x | $29.26 Million |
| 2008 | 22.75% | 10.09% | 1.12x | 2.01x | $43.06 Million |
| 2009 | 25.78% | 11.54% | 1.14x | 1.95x | $65.02 Million |
| 2010 | 11.98% | 9.12% | 0.86x | 1.52x | $12.47 Million |
| 2011 | 16.06% | 11.94% | 0.95x | 1.42x | $49.95 Million |
| 2012 | 24.05% | 15.82% | 0.86x | 1.77x | $129.95 Million |
| 2013 | 23.07% | 15.62% | 0.84x | 1.76x | $128.76 Million |
| 2014 | 10.97% | 10.27% | 0.59x | 1.80x | $13.63 Million |
| 2015 | -14.36% | -12.27% | 0.59x | 1.98x | $-296.05 Million |
| 2016 | -20.45% | -17.63% | 0.64x | 1.82x | $-358.40 Million |
| 2017 | 6.94% | 6.41% | 0.59x | 1.83x | $-35.96 Million |
| 2018 | 4.67% | 3.58% | 0.70x | 1.85x | $-59.21 Million |
| 2019 | 14.07% | 9.24% | 0.76x | 1.99x | $44.46 Million |
| 2020 | 6.94% | 4.17% | 0.63x | 2.66x | $-33.71 Million |
| 2021 | 15.87% | 9.63% | 0.71x | 2.32x | $62.70 Million |
| 2022 | 17.01% | 9.03% | 0.74x | 2.54x | $78.49 Million |
| 2023 | 21.30% | 12.78% | 0.68x | 2.44x | $154.51 Million |
| 2024 | 1.09% | 0.52% | 0.67x | 3.12x | $-105.43 Million |
| 2025 | 20.02% | 8.54% | 0.74x | 3.17x | $128.23 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares ALS Limited's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Consulting Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Consulting Services
- Average net assets among peers: $104,394,670
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 16.63%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALS Limited (CPBLF) | $1.68 Billion | 24.30% | 1.44x | $4.66 Billion |
| Acco Group Holdings Limited Ordinary Shares (ACCL) | $147.10K | 86.32% | 1.33x | $4.19 Million |
| American Diversified Holdings Corp (ADHC) | $-2.10 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $7.41 |
| Aeries Technology Inc. (AERT) | $-6.10 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $4.46 Million |
| American Education Center Inc (AMCT) | $1.22 Million | -103.83% | 5.10x | $3.39K |
| AMAYA Global Holdings Corp (AYAG) | $65.89 Million | 21.57% | 0.01x | $11.26 Million |
| Booz Allen Hamilton Holding (BAH) | $408.49 Million | 72.00% | 6.37x | $9.14 Billion |
| Broadcast Marketing Group Inc (BDCM) | $0.00 | 0.00% | 0.00x | $392.11 |
| BTS Group AB (publ) (BGPBF) | $580.55 Million | 16.90% | 1.11x | $296.77 Million |
| Blue Diamond Ventures Inc (BLDV) | $922.68K | 73.31% | 0.20x | $1.90 |
| Balance Labs Inc (BLNC) | $-5.07 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $6.49 Million |