Ashland Inc. (ASH)

Basic Materials
$51.82▼ 1.44 (2.70%)
Real-time prices · US Markets
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Next earnings: Jul 28
Bearish
5.1 / 10
Consensus analyst target of $64.60 is 25% above current price.
currently unprofitable (-39% margin).
Quality
2
Health
6.7
Growth
3.2
Valuation
8.2
Sentiment
6.8
Analyst Target
$64.60
▲ +24.7% from current

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Fundamentals

Trailing P/E
price-to-earnings
Forward P/E
11.6×
next 12 months est.
Market Cap
$2.4B
market capitalization
Div Yield
3.20%
dividend yield
Profit Margin
-39.0%
net profit margin
Gross Margin
33.3%
revenue minus COGS
ROE
-31.0%
return on equity
Beta
0.44
vs S&P 500
Price / Book
P/B ratio
52-Week Range
$46 — $66
annual min — max

EPS — Estimate vs Actual

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ASH a good stock to buy right now?
Ashland Inc.'s Q·Score is 5.1/10 (Bearish), reflecting its current fundamentals, analyst data, and valuation metrics. Consensus analyst target of $64.60 is 25% above current price. Key area to monitor: currently unprofitable (-39% margin). This is an informational data summary only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research before making any investment decision.
What is the analyst price target for ASH?
The consensus price target for ASH is $64.60, based on ratings from 10 Wall Street analysts. This is 24.7% above the current price of $51.82. Price targets are forward-looking estimates and not guarantees of future performance.
Is ASH overvalued or undervalued?
Ashland Inc. (ASH) scores favorably on valuation metrics relative to sector peers and analyst targets. Its forward P/E ratio stands at 11.6×. The consensus analyst price target of $64.60 is 25% above the current price.
When does Ashland Inc. report its next earnings?
Ashland Inc.'s next earnings report is expected on approximately July 28, 2026.
What is Ashland Inc.'s profit margin?
Ashland Inc. has a net profit margin of -39.0%, indicating the company is currently operating at a net loss. Its gross margin stands at 33.3%, reflecting a more cost-intensive business model.
What is ASH's dividend yield?
Ashland Inc. currently offers a dividend yield of 3.20%, which is above the typical market average dividend yield. Dividend yields can change based on price movements and company payout decisions.
Is Ashland Inc.'s revenue growing?
Ashland Inc. is reporting modest revenue growth of 0.6%. However, earnings declined 47.5%, which warrants monitoring.
How much debt does Ashland Inc. have?
Ashland Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.79×, reflecting a moderate debt level, which is manageable for most profitable companies. Its current ratio is 3.06×, indicating comfortable short-term liquidity.