ASHLAND INC (ASH) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ASH - US0441861046 - Common Stock
64.56 USD
+0.45 (+0.7%)
64.56 USD
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Taking everything into account, ASH scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ASH was compared to 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. ASH has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. ASH is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- ASH had positive earnings in the past year.
- ASH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- ASH has a Return On Assets of -18.30%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: ASH underperforms 85.37% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of -44.33%, ASH is not doing good in the industry: 79.27% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- ASH has a Return On Invested Capital (3.77%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ASH is below the industry average of 6.10%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (3.45%) for ASH is below the current ROIC(3.77%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -18.3% | ||
| ROE | -44.33% | ||
| ROIC | 3.77% |
ROA(3y)-4.11%
ROA(5y)1.18%
ROE(3y)-10.91%
ROE(5y)0.81%
ROIC(3y)3.45%
ROIC(5y)3.62%
1.3 Margins
- The Operating Margin of ASH (10.96%) is better than 60.98% of its industry peers.
- ASH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- ASH has a better Gross Margin (33.00%) than 64.63% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ASH has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 33% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- ASH has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
- The debt/assets ratio for ASH is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- ASH has an Altman-Z score of 2.09. 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.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 2.09, ASH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.54% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73 indicates that ASH is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- ASH has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.73. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ASH outperforms 47.56% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.09 |
ROIC/WACC0.32
WACC11.77%
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.
- The Current ratio of ASH (2.85) is better than 81.71% of its industry peers.
- ASH has a Quick Ratio of 1.51. This is a normal value and indicates that ASH is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- ASH has a Quick ratio of 1.51. This is in the better half of the industry: ASH outperforms 62.20% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.85 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- ASH shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -24.16%.
- Measured over the past 5 years, ASH shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.90% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, ASH shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 76.88%.
- 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)76.88%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.63%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.98%
Sales Q2Q%-8.43%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.84% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- ASH is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.98% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.28%
EPS Next 2Y18.46%
EPS Next 3Y17.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.22%
Revenue Next 2Y2.94%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 19.04, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of ASH.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ASH is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.33, ASH is valued a bit cheaper.
- ASH is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.24.
- ASH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- ASH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.12.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 62.20% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ASH, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- ASH's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as ASH's earnings are expected to grow with 17.84% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)4.89
EPS Next 2Y18.46%
EPS Next 3Y17.84%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- ASH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.77%.
- ASH's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.34.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, ASH pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.77% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of ASH is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.42%!
- 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
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.
- The dividend of ASH is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-9%
EPS Next 2Y18.46%
EPS Next 3Y17.84%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Earnings (Next)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Inst Owners96.47%
Inst Owner Change0.28%
Ins Owners0.58%
Ins Owner Change3%
Market Cap2.95B
Revenue(TTM)1.82B
Net Income(TTM)-844.00M
Analysts78.82
Price Target64.39 (-0.26%)
Short Float %8.44%
Short Ratio4.31
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.77% |
Yearly Dividend1.63
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.42%
DP-9%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-DateN/A
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)3.27%
PT rev (3m)-0.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.46%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-40.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.82%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.24 | ||
| P/S | 1.62 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 31.4 | ||
| P/B | 1.55 | ||
| P/tB | 4.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.43 |
EPS(TTM)3.39
EY5.25%
EPS(NY)3.98
Fwd EY6.16%
FCF(TTM)-0.09
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.06
OCFY3.18%
SpS39.9
BVpS41.64
TBVpS13.91
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)4.89
Graham Number56.36
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -18.3% | ||
| ROE | -44.33% | ||
| ROCE | 4.78% | ||
| ROIC | 3.77% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.84% | ||
| OM | 10.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 33% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
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-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 | 3.7 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 21.51% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.85 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.09 |
F-Score6
WACC11.77%
ROIC/WACC0.32
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 Y17.28%
EPS Next 2Y18.46%
EPS Next 3Y17.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)76.88%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.63%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.98%
Sales Q2Q%-8.43%
Revenue Next Year2.22%
Revenue Next 2Y2.94%
Revenue Next 3Y2.98%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y107.8%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.93%
EBIT growth 5Y3.26%
EBIT Next Year97.52%
EBIT Next 3Y32.52%
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 4 / 10 to ASH.
What is the valuation status of ASHLAND INC (ASH) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to ASHLAND INC (ASH). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for ASHLAND INC?
ASHLAND INC (ASH) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ASH stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ASHLAND INC (ASH) is 19.04 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.55.
Can you provide the financial health for ASH stock?
The financial health rating of ASHLAND INC (ASH) is 5 / 10.