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Ashland Inc. is a global additives and specialty ingredients company with a conscious and proactive mindset for sustainability. Our common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the ticker symbol “ASH”. The terms “Ashland,” the “Company,” “we” and “our” used herein refer to Ashland Inc., a Delaware Corporation, and its predecessors, and its consolidated subsidiaries, except where the context indicates otherwise. The Company serves customers in a wide range of consumer and industrial markets including, architectural coatings, construction, energy, food and beverage, personal care and pharmaceutical. With approximately 2,900 employees worldwide, Ashland serves customers in more than 100 countries. Ashland’s reportable operating segments ("reportable segments") include: Life Sciences; Personal Care; Specialty Additives; and Intermediates. Unallocated and Other includes corporate governance activities and certain legacy matters.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1.8B | 1.8B | 2.1B | 2.2B | 2.4B | 2.1B |
| Net Income | -692M | -845M | 169M | 178M | 927M | 220M |
| EPS | $-15.14 | $-18.23 | $3.36 | $3.31 | $16.41 | $3.59 |
| Free Cash Flow | 200M | 36M | 325M | 124M | 80M | 361M |
| ROIC | -16.1% | -22.5% | 3.9% | 4.4% | 7.0% | 4.5% |
| Gross Margin | 30.1% | 30.1% | 29.2% | 30.5% | 34.7% | 31.7% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | 0.73 | 0.47 | 0.43 | 0.39 | 0.72 |
| Dividends/Share | $1.66 | $1.64 | $1.58 | $1.44 | $1.27 | $1.15 |
| Operating Income | -602M | -775M | -26M | 172M | 333M | 192M |
| Operating Margin | -33.4% | -42.5% | -1.2% | 7.9% | 13.9% | 9.1% |
| ROE | -36.8% | -35.4% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 31.0% | 7.6% |
| Shares Outstanding | 46M | 46M | 50M | 54M | 56M | 61M |
ASHLAND INC. passes 3 of 9 quality checks, indicating weak fundamentals.
On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 12.7x vs a median of 37.6x. The company's 5-year average gross margin is 31.3%. Total shareholder yield (dividends + buybacks) is 6.9%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +17.8%.
ASHLAND INC. (ASH) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of -0.5%. This is below average and may indicate limited pricing power.
ASHLAND INC. (ASH) has a market capitalization of $2.5B. It is classified as a mid-cap stock.
Yes, ASHLAND INC. (ASH) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 3.00%. The company also returns capital through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 3.95%.
ASHLAND INC. (ASH) operates in the Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products industry, within the Consumer Defensive sector.
ASHLAND INC. (ASH) reported annual revenue of $1.8 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
ASHLAND INC. (ASH) has a net profit margin of -46.3%. The company is currently unprofitable.
ASHLAND INC. (ASH) generated $36 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
ASHLAND INC. (ASH) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73. This indicates moderate leverage.
ASHLAND INC. (ASH) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $-18.23 in its most recent fiscal year.
ASHLAND INC. (ASH) has a return on equity (ROE) of -35.4%. A negative ROE may indicate losses or negative equity.
ASHLAND INC. (ASH) has a 5-year average gross margin of 31.3%. This indicates decent pricing power.
The Ledger Terminal provides 12 years of financial data for ASHLAND INC. (ASH), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
ASHLAND INC. (ASH) has a book value per share of $41.08, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.