ASHLAND INC (ASH) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ASH - US0441861046 - Common Stock
62.89 USD
-1.28 (-1.99%)
62.89 USD
0 (0%)
Overall ASH gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated ASH against 82 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. While showing a medium growth rate, ASH is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
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.
1.2 Ratios
- ASH's Return On Assets of -18.30% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ASH is outperformed by 85.37% of its industry peers.
- ASH's Return On Equity of -44.33% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ASH is outperformed by 79.27% of its industry peers.
- ASH's Return On Invested Capital of 3.77% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ASH outperforms 54.88% of its industry peers.
- ASH had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.45%. This is below the industry average of 6.11%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (3.77%) for ASH is above the 3 year average (3.45%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
- ASH has a better Operating Margin (10.96%) than 60.98% of its industry peers.
- ASH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 33.00%, ASH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- ASH's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ASH is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ASH has less shares outstanding
- ASH has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- ASH has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73 indicates that ASH is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of ASH (0.73) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.09 |
ROIC/WACC0.32
WACC11.69%
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.
- ASH has a Current ratio of 2.85. This is amongst the best in the industry. ASH outperforms 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 better Quick ratio (1.51) than 62.20% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.90% on average over the past years.
- The Revenue has grown by 76.88% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- Measured over the past years, ASH shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.98% on average per year.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, ASH will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 17.84% on average per year.
- 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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.55, ASH is valued on the expensive side.
- ASH's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- ASH's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.47.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.82, ASH is valued correctly.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as ASH.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.26. ASH is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ASH is valued a bit cheaper than 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.39 |
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)1.07
PEG (5Y)4.76
EPS Next 2Y18.46%
EPS Next 3Y17.84%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.77%, ASH has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- ASH's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.34.
- ASH's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.77% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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%
62.89
-1.28 (-1.99%)
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 Cap2.88B
Revenue(TTM)1.82B
Net Income(TTM)-844.00M
Analysts78.82
Price Target64.39 (2.39%)
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 | 18.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.82 | ||
| P/S | 1.58 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 30.59 | ||
| P/B | 1.51 | ||
| P/tB | 4.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.39 |
EPS(TTM)3.39
EY5.39%
EPS(NY)3.98
Fwd EY6.32%
FCF(TTM)-0.09
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.06
OCFY3.27%
SpS39.9
BVpS41.64
TBVpS13.91
PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)4.76
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
WACC11.69%
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 18.55 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.51.
Can you provide the financial health for ASH stock?
The financial health rating of ASHLAND INC (ASH) is 5 / 10.