ASHLAND INC (ASH) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:ASH - US0441861046 - Common Stock
51.58 USD
-1.52 (-2.86%)
Taking everything into account, ASH scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ASH was compared to 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. ASH may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. ASH has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ASH was profitable.
ASH had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years ASH reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In multiple years ASH reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -19.70%, ASH is not doing good in the industry: 85.37% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -48.19%, ASH is doing worse than 81.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of ASH (1.35%) is worse than 69.51% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -19.7% | ||
| ROE | -48.19% | ||
| ROIC | 1.35% |
ROA(3y)-2.67%
ROA(5y)-2.41%
ROE(3y)0.23%
ROE(5y)-1.61%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
With a Operating Margin value of 8.12%, ASH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 31.79%, ASH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ASH has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 31.79% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.09%
GM growth 5Y-1.57%
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 no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
ASH has an Altman-Z score of 1.65. This is a bad value and indicates that ASH is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
ASH has a Altman-Z score (1.65) which is in line with its industry peers.
ASH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73. This is a neutral value indicating ASH is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.73, ASH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.65 |
ROIC/WACC0.18
WACC7.36%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.68 indicates that ASH has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ASH's Current ratio of 2.68 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ASH outperforms 75.61% of its industry peers.
ASH has a Quick Ratio of 1.33. 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 1.33. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ASH outperforms 48.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.33 |
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.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24.16%
EPS 3Y-16.05%
EPS 5Y3.9%
EPS Q2Q%-14.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-8.43%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 22.37% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.10% on average over the next years.
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
The EPS 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
ASH is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.22.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ASH indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ASH is cheaper than 63.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.91, ASH is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.88 indicates a reasonable valuation of ASH.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ASH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.57, ASH is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ASH's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. ASH is more expensive than 82.93% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 93.4 |
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.
ASH's earnings are expected to grow with 22.37% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.54
PEG (5Y)3.9
EPS Next 2Y22.9%
EPS Next 3Y22.37%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ASH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.32%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.95, ASH pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, ASH pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.32% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ASH decreases each year by -72.02%.
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)-72.02%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years15
5.3 Sustainability
0.21% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ASH. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP0.21%
EPS Next 2Y22.9%
EPS Next 3Y22.37%
NYSE:ASH (11/14/2025, 9:46:07 AM)
51.58
-1.52 (-2.86%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners93.87%
Inst Owner Change-5.16%
Ins Owners0.53%
Ins Owner Change0.22%
Market Cap2.36B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)-910.23M
Analysts77.65
Price Target63.58 (23.26%)
Short Float %4.47%
Short Ratio3.45
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.32% |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)-72.02%
DP0.21%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-13.65%
Min EPS beat(2)-16.19%
Max EPS beat(2)-11.11%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)6.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-16.19%
Max EPS beat(4)55.09%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)16.33%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)10.01%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)8.45%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.71%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.77%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.38%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.68%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.16%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-5.33%
PT rev (1m)-1.89%
PT rev (3m)-3.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.55%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.88 | ||
| P/S | 2.67 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 1.25 | ||
| P/tB | 3.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 93.4 |
EPS(TTM)3.39
EY6.57%
EPS(NY)4.34
Fwd EY8.42%
FCF(TTM)-5.29
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-6.05
OCFYN/A
SpS19.3
BVpS41.33
TBVpS13.26
PEG (NY)0.54
PEG (5Y)3.9
Graham Number56.14
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -19.7% | ||
| ROE | -48.19% | ||
| ROCE | 1.7% | ||
| ROIC | 1.35% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.42% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.09% | ||
| OM | 8.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 31.79% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-2.67%
ROA(5y)-2.41%
ROE(3y)0.23%
ROE(5y)-1.61%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.09%
GM growth 5Y-1.57%
F-Score2
Asset Turnover0.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 35.83 | ||
| Cap/Depr | -105% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.65 |
F-Score2
WACC7.36%
ROIC/WACC0.18
Cap/Depr(3y)49.75%
Cap/Depr(5y)49.78%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.84%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.22%
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)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-8.43%
Revenue Next Year2.06%
Revenue Next 2Y2.89%
Revenue Next 3Y3.1%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-32.11%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year57.59%
EBIT Next 3Y23.24%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-603.6%
FCF growth 3Y-91.56%
FCF growth 5Y-68.89%
OCF growth 1Y-241.75%
OCF growth 3Y-89.84%
OCF growth 5Y-69.99%
ASHLAND INC / ASH FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 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 2 / 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 15.22 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.25.
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.