Ashland Inc. (ASH) — Analysis Summary
Ashland Inc. (ASH) has a market cap of $3.06B with year-over-year revenue growth of -13.7%. Net margin stands at -46.3%. The stock trades at a P/E ratio of -4.3.
Key Takeaways
- Revenue changed -13.7% year-over-year
- Net margin of -46.3%
- P/E ratio of -4.3
Compared to other companies in the WHOLESALE-CHEMICALS & ALLIED PRODUCTS sector, ASH posted revenue growth of -13.7% and trades at a P/E of -4.3.
Ashland Inc. (ASH)
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Red Flags & WarningsHigh Risk Signals
Multiple material red flags are active and deserve closer underwriting before relying on any valuation output.
Interest coverage at -55.8x — earnings do not cover interest payments
Operating margin at -34.0% — material operating losses
Net margin at -39.0% — significant losses
Ashland Inc. is a specialty materials company serving markets including pharmaceuticals, personal care, food and beverages, coatings, construction, energy, and electronics. It operates through four segments: Life Sciences, Personal Care, Specialty Additives, and Intermediates. Life Sciences contributes the highest revenue, offering functional additives for pharmaceutical and nutrition applications. Personal Care provides ingredients for skin, hair, oral care, and household products, while Specialty Additives supplies performance-enhancing additives for coatings and. Intermediates produce BDO and related derivatives used in polymers, electronics, agriculture, and pharmaceutical applications. The company generates sales across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and regions.
Sector
WHOLESALE-CHEMICALS & ALLIED PRODUCTS
Employees
2,900
Headquarters
WILMINGTON, DE
Exchange
XNYS
Systematic competitive advantage assessment based on 4yr data
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First version surfaces recent SEC Forms 3, 4, and 5 activity. It does not yet parse individual buy/sell transactions.
Capital Structure
Cash Flow
Annual Dividend/Share
$1.68
Dividend Yield
2.52%
Dividend History
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