ASHLAND INC (ASH) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:ASH • US0441861046

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50.805 USD
+0.84 (+1.67%)
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This ASH fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. ASH Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year ASH was profitable.
  • In the past year ASH had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • ASH had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • ASH had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
ASH Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFASH Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of -15.29%, ASH is not doing good in the industry: 83.13% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • ASH has a worse Return On Equity (-36.79%) than 79.52% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.88%, ASH is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.01% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ASH is below the industry average of 6.39%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (3.88%) for ASH is above the 3 year average (3.45%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -15.29%
ROE -36.79%
ROIC 3.88%
ROA(3y)-4.11%
ROA(5y)1.18%
ROE(3y)-10.91%
ROE(5y)0.81%
ROIC(3y)3.45%
ROIC(5y)3.62%
ASH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICASH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 11.30%, ASH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ASH has grown nicely.
  • With a decent Gross Margin value of 33.30%, ASH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ASH has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.3%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 33.3%
OM growth 3Y-6.9%
OM growth 5Y5.35%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.33%
GM growth 5Y1.71%
ASH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsASH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 -40

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2. ASH Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ASH is destroying value.
  • ASH has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • ASH has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, ASH has a worse debt to assets ratio.
ASH Yearly Shares OutstandingASH Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M
ASH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsASH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

  • ASH has an Altman-Z score of 1.98. This is not the best score and indicates that ASH is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.98, ASH is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.81% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of ASH is 9.01, which is on the high side as it means it would take ASH, 9.01 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • ASH's Debt to FCF ratio of 9.01 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ASH outperforms 68.67% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.74 indicates that ASH is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.74, ASH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.99% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.74
Debt/FCF 9.01
Altman-Z 1.98
ROIC/WACC0.51
WACC7.67%
ASH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFASH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • ASH has a Current Ratio of 3.15. This indicates that ASH is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.15, ASH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.54% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ASH has a Quick Ratio of 1.61. This is a normal value and indicates that ASH is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • ASH's Quick ratio of 1.61 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ASH outperforms 67.47% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.15
Quick Ratio 1.61
ASH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesASH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. ASH Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for ASH have decreased strongly by -21.63% 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.
  • The Revenue has grown by 87.40% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
  • The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.98% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.63%
EPS 3Y-16.05%
EPS 5Y3.9%
EPS Q2Q%-7.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)87.4%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.63%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.98%
Sales Q2Q%-4.69%

3.2 Future

  • ASH is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 17.11% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.98% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y16.13%
EPS Next 2Y18.99%
EPS Next 3Y17.11%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.41%
Revenue Next 2Y2.57%
Revenue Next 3Y2.98%
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
ASH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesASH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
ASH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesASH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6

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4. ASH Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.08, which indicates a correct valuation of ASH.
  • 71.08% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ASH, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.71. ASH is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.58, the valuation of ASH can be described as reasonable.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ASH indicates a rather cheap valuation: ASH is cheaper than 89.16% of the companies listed 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 23.83.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.08
Fwd PE 10.58
ASH Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsASH Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • ASH's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ASH is cheaper than 85.54% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ASH's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ASH is cheaper than 80.72% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.1
EV/EBITDA 7.69
ASH Per share dataASH EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • ASH's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as ASH's earnings are expected to grow with 17.11% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)3.87
EPS Next 2Y18.99%
EPS Next 3Y17.11%

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5. ASH Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.26%, ASH has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • ASH's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.09. ASH pays more dividend than 81.93% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ASH's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.26%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of ASH grows each year by 8.42%, which is quite nice.
  • ASH has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • ASH has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.42%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years15
ASH Yearly Dividends per shareASH Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

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-11%
EPS Next 2Y18.99%
EPS Next 3Y17.11%
ASH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendASH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M

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ASH Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

ASHLAND INC

NYSE:ASH (3/16/2026, 2:57:40 PM)

50.805

+0.84 (+1.67%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-02
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners102.87%
Inst Owner Change9.29%
Ins Owners0.59%
Ins Owner Change3.04%
Market Cap2.32B
Revenue(TTM)1.80B
Net Income(TTM)-691.00M
Analysts78.82
Price Target67.96 (33.77%)
Short Float %11.21%
Short Ratio7.5
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.26%
Yearly Dividend1.63
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.42%
DP-11%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-Date02-27
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-7.71%
Min EPS beat(2)-14%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.41%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-10.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-16.19%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.41%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)2.68%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)8.78%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)7.88%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.52%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.97%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.65%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.52%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.87%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.47%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.56%
PT rev (1m)2.62%
PT rev (3m)9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.51%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.79%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.8%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.74%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.08
Fwd PE 10.58
P/S 1.29
P/FCF 15.1
P/OCF 9.57
P/B 1.24
P/tB 3.73
EV/EBITDA 7.69
EPS(TTM)3.37
EY6.63%
EPS(NY)4.8
Fwd EY9.45%
FCF(TTM)3.37
FCFY6.62%
OCF(TTM)5.31
OCFY10.45%
SpS39.44
BVpS41.04
TBVpS13.61
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)3.87
Graham Number55.78
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -15.29%
ROE -36.79%
ROCE 4.91%
ROIC 3.88%
ROICexc 4.19%
ROICexgc 6.21%
OM 11.3%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 33.3%
FCFM 8.53%
ROA(3y)-4.11%
ROA(5y)1.18%
ROE(3y)-10.91%
ROE(5y)0.81%
ROIC(3y)3.45%
ROIC(5y)3.62%
ROICexc(3y)3.67%
ROICexc(5y)3.89%
ROICexgc(3y)6.18%
ROICexgc(5y)6.83%
ROCE(3y)4.36%
ROCE(5y)4.58%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-14.59%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.26%
ROICexc growth 3Y-8.07%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.64%
OM growth 3Y-6.9%
OM growth 5Y5.35%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.33%
GM growth 5Y1.71%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.4
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.74
Debt/FCF 9.01
Debt/EBITDA 3.17
Cap/Depr 38.03%
Cap/Sales 4.93%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 55.48%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.15
Quick Ratio 1.61
Altman-Z 1.98
F-Score5
WACC7.67%
ROIC/WACC0.51
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)-21.63%
EPS 3Y-16.05%
EPS 5Y3.9%
EPS Q2Q%-7.14%
EPS Next Y16.13%
EPS Next 2Y18.99%
EPS Next 3Y17.11%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)87.4%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.63%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.98%
Sales Q2Q%-4.69%
Revenue Next Year1.41%
Revenue Next 2Y2.57%
Revenue Next 3Y2.98%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y126.05%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.93%
EBIT growth 5Y3.26%
EBIT Next Year93.45%
EBIT Next 3Y31.77%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-50.32%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-50.71%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-14.27%

ASHLAND INC / ASH Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ASH.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to ASHLAND INC (ASH). This can be considered as Undervalued.


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ASHLAND INC (ASH) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


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The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ASHLAND INC (ASH) is 15.08 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.24.


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The financial health rating of ASHLAND INC (ASH) is 5 / 10.