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ASH
BuyPremium GrowerAshland Inc. · Basic Materials · United States · $3.4B · Avg Vol: $50M/d
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Ashland Inc. is a global specialty chemicals company focused on providing differentiated products that enhance performance in diverse end markets, including personal care, pharmaceuticals, construction, and food & beverage. The company leverages its expertise in cellulose ethers and other specialty polymers to develop customized solutions, positioning itself as a critical supplier for innovative formulations. Ashland's competitive moat lies in its deep application knowledge and R&D capabilities for high-value additives.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)
| Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | CAGR | TTM | 2026E | 2027E | Fwd CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2.4B | 2.2B | 2.1B | 1.8B | -8.6% | 1.8B | 1.9B | 1.9B | 3.0% |
| EPS | 17.17 | 3.49 | 3.60 | -18.23 | -54.2% | 1.56 | — | — | — |
| Shares | 54.0M | 51.0M | 47.0M | 46.0M | -14.8% | 45.8M | — | — | — |
| Debt | 1.4B | 1.5B | 1.5B | 1.5B | 2.5% | 1.5B | — | — | — |
| Equity | 3.2B | 3.1B | 2.9B | 1.9B | -16.1% | — | — | — | — |
| Op CF | -213.0M | 243.0M | 411.0M | 94.0M | -37.8% | 291.0M | — | — | — |
| Inv CF | 1.6B | -109.0M | -51.0M | -3.0M | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fin CF | -896.0M | -371.0M | -479.0M | -179.0M | — | — | — | — | — |
SCORE BREAKDOWN
FUNDAMENTALS
SECTOR PEERS
Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of ASH are excluded.
| Ticker | Company | Mkt Cap | StockRank | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASH | Ashland Inc.(you) | $3.4B | 69 | Buy |
| FUL | H.B. Fuller Company | $3.0B | 72 | Buy |
| KWR | Quaker Chemical Corporation | $2.9B | 67 | Buy |
| NGVT | Ingevity Corporation | $2.4B | 69 | Buy |
| BCPC | Balchem Corporation | $5.7B | 67 | Buy |
| WDFC | WD-40 Company | $2.9B | 60 | Hold |
| AVNT | Avient Corporation | $4.1B | 82 | Strong Buy |
| SXT | Sensient Technologies Corporation | $5.8B | 62 | Hold |
| CBT | Cabot Corporation | $4.3B | 83 | Strong Buy |
| EMN | Eastman Chemical Company | $8.3B | 71 | Buy |
Peer medians: ROE 1.8% · P/E 23.0x · Gross margin 24.1%