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Ashland Inc.

ASHNYSEBasic Materials·US · USD
$65.92
-0.83 (-1.24%)
Prices as of July 13, 2026 · market closed

Price

Key statistics

Valuation
Market cap3.02B USD
Enterprise value4.19B USD
Trailing P/E18.02
Forward P/E15.49
PEG ratio-0.37
Price / sales1.67
Price / book1.62
Profitability
Gross margin30.50%
Operating margin10.58%
Profit margin-39.05%
Return on assets1.99%
Return on equity-30.96%
Income (TTM)
Revenue1.81B USD
Gross profit602.00M USD
EBITDA301.00M USD
Net income-685.00M USD
Diluted EPS-$14.81
Rev. growth (YoY)0.60%
Balance sheet
Total cash343.00M USD
Total debt1.48B USD
Debt / equity79.21
Current ratio3.06
Book value / share$40.75
Cash flow (TTM)
Operating cash flow283.00M USD
Levered free cash flow207.75M USD
Shares & price
Shares outstanding45.79M
Float41.05M
Held by institutions112.74%
Beta0.41
50-day MA$59.82
200-day MA$56.73
52-week high$68.26
52-week low$46.30
Dividends
Forward rate
$1.68
Yield
2.55%
Payout ratio
40.00%
Frequency
Quarterly
Recent payments
  • 2026-06-01$0.42
Earnings (EPS)
DateEst.ActualSurprise2026-07-080.040.05+25.00%2026-05-190.240.34+41.67%2026-04-280.940.91−3.19%2026-04-170.220.15−31.82%2026-02-242.522.72+7.94%
About Ashland Inc.

Ashland Inc., a specialty chemicals company, plays a pivotal role in the global chemical industry by providing innovative and sustainable solutions across diverse sectors. The primary function of Ashland is developing specialty additives and functional ingredients used in a wide array of applications, ranging from personal care products and pharmaceuticals to construction materials and industrial coatings. Its innovative formulation capabilities enhance product performance and process efficiency, addressing critical challenges such as health, environmental impact, and material performance. Ashland serves a broad customer base, including manufacturers, formulators, and service providers, through its extensive network of research and development facilities and manufacturing sites worldwide. The company is recognized for its commitment to sustainability and its strategic focus on high-value market niches, which positions it as a leading player in fostering advancements in product enhancement and environmental stewardship.

Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
CEO
Mr. Guillermo Novo
Employees
2,900
Headquarters
Wilmington, DE, United States

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