$72.61▼ 0.09 (0.12%)
Real-time prices · US Markets75% of 12 covering analysts have a positive rating.
low return on equity (4%).
Quality
4.6
Health
7.2
Growth
6
Valuation
6.3
Sentiment
7.3
Analyst Target
$77.09
▲ +6.2% from current
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Fundamentals
Trailing P/E
46.5×
price-to-earnings
Forward P/E
16.6×
next 12 months est.
Market Cap
$3.3B
market capitalization
Div Yield
2.29%
dividend yield
Profit Margin
2.8%
net profit margin
Gross Margin
33.4%
revenue minus COGS
ROE
4.0%
return on equity
Beta
0.41
vs S&P 500
52-Week Range
$46 — $75
annual min — max
EPS — Estimate vs Actual
Frequently Asked Questions
What do analysts say about Ashland Inc. right now?
Ashland Inc.'s Q·Score is 6.1/10 (Neutral), reflecting its current fundamentals, analyst data, and valuation metrics. 75% of 12 covering analysts have a positive rating. Key area to monitor: low return on equity (4%). 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 $77.09, based on ratings from 11 Wall Street analysts. This is 6.2% above the current price of $72.61. Price targets are forward-looking estimates and not guarantees of future performance.
Is ASH overvalued or undervalued?
Ashland Inc. (ASH) scores in line with sector averages on valuation metrics. Its forward P/E ratio stands at 16.6×. The consensus analyst price target of $77.09 is 6% above the current price.
What is Ashland Inc.'s profit margin?
Ashland Inc. has a net profit margin of 2.8%, which is positive but relatively thin. Its gross margin stands at 33.4%, reflecting a more cost-intensive business model.
What is ASH's dividend yield?
Ashland Inc. currently offers a dividend yield of 2.29%, 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 7.3%.
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 3.05×, indicating comfortable short-term liquidity.