ASHLAND INC (ASH) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ASH - US0441861046 - Common Stock
52.98 USD
+0.44 (+0.84%)
Overall ASH gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated ASH against 81 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of ASH get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. ASH has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ASH had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ASH had a positive cash flow from operations.
ASH had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years ASH 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -18.30%, ASH is not doing good in the industry: 85.19% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -44.33%, ASH is doing worse than 79.01% of the companies in the same industry.
ASH has a Return On Invested Capital (3.75%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ASH had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.84%. This is below the industry average of 6.07%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.75%) for ASH is above the 3 year average (2.84%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -18.3% | ||
| ROE | -44.33% | ||
| ROIC | 3.75% |
ROA(3y)-4.11%
ROA(5y)1.18%
ROE(3y)-10.91%
ROE(5y)0.81%
ROIC(3y)2.84%
ROIC(5y)3.25%
1.3 Margins
ASH has a Operating Margin of 10.90%. This is in the better half of the industry: ASH outperforms 61.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ASH has declined.
ASH has a Gross Margin of 32.93%. This is in the better half of the industry: ASH outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ASH has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 32.93% |
OM growth 3Y-26.76%
OM growth 5Y-8.78%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.64%
GM growth 5Y0.26%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ASH is destroying value.
ASH has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ASH has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for ASH is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
ASH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73. This is a neutral value indicating ASH is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ASH has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.73) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.46
WACC8.11%
2.3 Liquidity
ASH has a Current Ratio of 2.85. This indicates that ASH is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.85, ASH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.48% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.51 indicates that ASH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.51, ASH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.49% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.85 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for ASH have decreased strongly by -24.16% in the last year.
ASH shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.90% yearly.
Looking at the last year, ASH shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 76.98%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.98% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24.16%
EPS 3Y-16.05%
EPS 5Y3.9%
EPS Q2Q%-14.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)76.98%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.63%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.98%
Sales Q2Q%-8.43%
3.2 Future
ASH is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 22.37% yearly.
ASH is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.10% yearly.
EPS Next Y28.1%
EPS Next 2Y22.9%
EPS Next 3Y22.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.06%
Revenue Next 2Y2.89%
Revenue Next 3Y3.1%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.63, which indicates a correct valuation of ASH.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ASH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.96% of the companies are valued more expensively.
ASH is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.20 indicates a correct valuation of ASH.
ASH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ASH is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
ASH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.12.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ASH indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ASH is cheaper than 67.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
ASH's earnings are expected to grow with 22.37% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.56
PEG (5Y)4.01
EPS Next 2Y22.9%
EPS Next 3Y22.37%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ASH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.45%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.16, ASH pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
ASH's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.45% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of ASH grows each year by 8.49%, which is quite nice.
ASH has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
ASH has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.49%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years15
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of ASH are negative and hence is the payout ratio. ASH will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
ASH's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-9%
EPS Next 2Y22.9%
EPS Next 3Y22.37%
NYSE:ASH (11/28/2025, 11:07:54 AM)
52.98
+0.44 (+0.84%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners93.87%
Inst Owner Change-5.32%
Ins Owners0.53%
Ins Owner Change3%
Market Cap2.42B
Revenue(TTM)1.82B
Net Income(TTM)-844.00M
Analysts77.65
Price Target63.27 (19.42%)
Short Float %4.72%
Short Ratio2.86
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.45% |
Yearly Dividend1.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.49%
DP-9%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-15.1%
Min EPS beat(2)-16.19%
Max EPS beat(2)-14%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)3.45%
Min EPS beat(4)-16.19%
Max EPS beat(4)55.09%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)19%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)8.65%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)7.96%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.64%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.77%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.52%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.36%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.52%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.5%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.26%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.36%
PT rev (1m)-2.36%
PT rev (3m)-2.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-27.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-38.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.63%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.2 | ||
| P/S | 1.33 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 25.76 | ||
| P/B | 1.27 | ||
| P/tB | 3.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.19 |
EPS(TTM)3.39
EY6.4%
EPS(NY)4.34
Fwd EY8.2%
FCF(TTM)-0.09
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.06
OCFY3.88%
SpS39.93
BVpS41.65
TBVpS13.91
PEG (NY)0.56
PEG (5Y)4.01
Graham Number56.37
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -18.3% | ||
| ROE | -44.33% | ||
| ROCE | 4.75% | ||
| ROIC | 3.75% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.96% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.81% | ||
| OM | 10.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 32.93% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-4.11%
ROA(5y)1.18%
ROE(3y)-10.91%
ROE(5y)0.81%
ROIC(3y)2.84%
ROIC(5y)3.25%
ROICexc(3y)3.03%
ROICexc(5y)3.5%
ROICexgc(3y)5.23%
ROICexgc(5y)6.26%
ROCE(3y)3.59%
ROCE(5y)4.12%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-32.85%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-9.76%
ROICexc growth 3Y-27.68%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.2%
OM growth 3Y-26.76%
OM growth 5Y-8.78%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.64%
GM growth 5Y0.26%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.4
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.17 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 41.35% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.37% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 21.56% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.85 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACC8.11%
ROIC/WACC0.46
Cap/Depr(3y)53.76%
Cap/Depr(5y)50.24%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.86%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24.16%
EPS 3Y-16.05%
EPS 5Y3.9%
EPS Q2Q%-14.29%
EPS Next Y28.1%
EPS Next 2Y22.9%
EPS Next 3Y22.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)76.98%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.63%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.98%
Sales Q2Q%-8.43%
Revenue Next Year2.06%
Revenue Next 2Y2.89%
Revenue Next 3Y3.1%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y106.76%
EBIT growth 3Y-33.08%
EBIT growth 5Y-10.59%
EBIT Next Year109.86%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-101.46%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-77.13%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-14.27%
ASHLAND INC / ASH FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ASHLAND INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ASH.
Can you provide the valuation status for ASHLAND INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ASHLAND INC (ASH). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for ASHLAND INC?
ASHLAND INC (ASH) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of ASHLAND INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ASHLAND INC (ASH) is 15.63 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.27.
What is the earnings growth outlook for ASHLAND INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ASHLAND INC (ASH) is expected to grow by 28.1% in the next year.