ASHLAND INC (ASH) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:ASH • US0441861046
60.93 USD
-0.1 (-0.16%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
60.93 USD
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After Hours: 2/13/2026, 8:04:00 PM
ASH gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. ASH has an average financial health and profitability rating. ASH is not valued too expensively and it also shows 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.
- Of the past 5 years ASH 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -36.79%, ASH is doing worse than 78.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- ASH has a Return On Invested Capital (3.88%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ASH is below the industry average of 6.13%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (3.45%) for ASH is below the current ROIC(3.88%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- ASH's Operating Margin of 11.30% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ASH outperforms 60.24% of its industry peers.
- ASH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- ASH has a Gross Margin of 33.30%. This is in the better half of the industry: ASH outperforms 65.06% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ASH has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for ASH has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for ASH is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.09 indicates that ASH is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of ASH (2.09) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- ASH has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.01. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as ASH would need 9.01 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 9.01, ASH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- ASH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.74. This is a neutral value indicating 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.09 |
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC11.52%
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.
- ASH has a better Current ratio (3.15) than 84.34% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.61 indicates that ASH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- ASH has a better Quick ratio (1.61) than 65.06% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- ASH shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -21.63%.
- 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!
- ASH shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.98% yearly.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, ASH will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 17.88% on average per year.
- ASH is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.00% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.06%
EPS Next 2Y17.94%
EPS Next 3Y17.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.22%
Revenue Next 2Y2.89%
Revenue Next 3Y3%
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
- ASH is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.08.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ASH indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ASH is cheaper than 66.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ASH to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.68), we can say ASH is valued slightly cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.92, the valuation of ASH can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ASH is valued cheaper than 80.72% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.06, ASH is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.92 |
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 73.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 73.49% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ASH, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.84 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- ASH's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- ASH's earnings are expected to grow with 17.88% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.13
PEG (5Y)4.64
EPS Next 2Y17.94%
EPS Next 3Y17.88%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.72%, ASH has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.15, 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 1.84.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.72% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of ASH grows each year by 8.42%, which is quite nice.
- ASH has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
- ASH has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
- The dividend of ASH is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-11%
EPS Next 2Y17.94%
EPS Next 3Y17.88%
60.93
-0.1 (-0.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-02 2026-02-02/amc
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28/amc
Inst Owners96.47%
Inst Owner Change-93.89%
Ins Owners0.58%
Ins Owner Change3.04%
Market Cap2.79B
Revenue(TTM)1.80B
Net Income(TTM)-691.00M
Analysts78.82
Price Target66.23 (8.7%)
Short Float %8.46%
Short Ratio4.87
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.72% |
Yearly Dividend1.63
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.42%
DP-11%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-Date02-27 2026-02-27 (0.415)
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)2.85%
PT rev (3m)4.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-14.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.32%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.92 | ||
| P/S | 1.54 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.47 | ||
| P/B | 1.48 | ||
| P/tB | 4.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.84 |
EPS(TTM)3.37
EY5.53%
EPS(NY)4.72
Fwd EY7.74%
FCF(TTM)3.37
FCFY5.52%
OCF(TTM)5.31
OCFY8.72%
SpS39.44
BVpS41.04
TBVpS13.61
PEG (NY)1.13
PEG (5Y)4.64
Graham Number55.78
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.09 |
F-Score5
WACC11.52%
ROIC/WACC0.34
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 Y16.06%
EPS Next 2Y17.94%
EPS Next 3Y17.88%
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 Year2.22%
Revenue Next 2Y2.89%
Revenue Next 3Y3%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y126.05%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.93%
EBIT growth 5Y3.26%
EBIT Next Year97.43%
EBIT Next 3Y32.59%
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 FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ASH.
What is the valuation status of ASHLAND INC (ASH) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ASHLAND INC (ASH). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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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 18.08 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.48.
Can you provide the financial health for ASH stock?
The financial health rating of ASHLAND INC (ASH) is 5 / 10.