Top line contracting.
−13.7% YoY versus −3.6% prior. 3y CAGR −8.6%.
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Basic Materials · Market Cap: $3.0B
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Fundamentals as of 2025-09-30
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−13.7% YoY versus −3.6% prior. 3y CAGR −8.6%.
−13.7%Net margin −46.3% versus 8.0% prior (−54.3pp). Operating −42.5%.
−46.3%P/E 21.3x — 15% below the 5y median of 25.2x. Forward 19.7x hints at EPS expansion next year.
21.3xBottom line: ASH currently has no legendary investor models qualifying — see /stock/ASH/valuation for the per-model breakdown, but earns a D sector grade (42/100) in Basic Materials. Use the per-tab analysis to form your own view. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
The Question
Concerns — Ashland Inc.'s -44.4% ROE is below sector median.
Financial story
Concerns — Ashland Inc.'s -44.4% ROE and 1.42 debt-to-equity warrant a closer look at the underlying business.
How does ASH compare?
Investor verdicts for ASH are listed in the valuation tab. Per-model fair value and reasoning are in the valuation tab.
ASH's P/E ratio is -2.9x. 5-year P/E history is in the financials tab.
Investor verdicts vary by methodology. Full breakdown by investor and signal is in the valuation tab.
ASH's earnings calendar and history are tracked in the financials tab. Specific dates depend on company-published guidance.
ASH is in the Basic Materials sector. Sector ranking and peer comparison are in the sector tab.
0 of 6 legendary investor models rate ASH a BUY. Fair value estimates and full investor breakdown are in the valuation tab.
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Sign in to see the rankingASH sits at #33 in Basic Materials with a D grade (42/100).