ASH Relative Valuation
ASH's fair value is calculated using relative valuation, based on historical P/E and P/S ranges and their premiums/discounts relative to a competitor average, adjusted by weights. If the market price exceeds this fair value range, ASH is overvalued; if below, it's undervalued.
Historical Valuation
Ashland Inc (ASH) is now in the Undervalued zone, suggesting that its current forward PE ratio of 14.99 is considered Undervalued compared with the five-year average of 17.01. The fair price of Ashland Inc (ASH) is between 69.01 to 88.46 according to relative valuation methord. Compared to the current price of 59.45 USD , Ashland Inc is Undervalued By 13.86%.
Relative Value
Fair Zone
69.01-88.46
Current Price：59.45
13.86%
Undervalued
14.99
PE
1Y
3Y
5Y
9.69
EV/EBITDA
Ashland Inc. (ASH) has a current EV/EBITDA of 9.69. The 5-year average EV/EBITDA is 10.78. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below 7.82, Undervalued between 7.82 and 9.30, Fairly Valued between 12.26 and 9.30, Overvalued between 12.26 and 13.74, and Strongly Overvalued above 13.74. The current Forward EV/EBITDA of 9.69 falls within the Historic Trend Line -Fairly Valued range.
18.20
EV/EBIT
Ashland Inc. (ASH) has a current EV/EBIT of 18.20. The 5-year average EV/EBIT is 19.60. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below 13.88, Undervalued between 13.88 and 16.74, Fairly Valued between 22.46 and 16.74, Overvalued between 22.46 and 25.32, and Strongly Overvalued above 25.32. The current Forward EV/EBIT of 18.20 falls within the Historic Trend Line -Fairly Valued range.
1.47
PS
Ashland Inc. (ASH) has a current PS of 1.47. The 5-year average PS is 2.02. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below 1.23, Undervalued between 1.23 and 1.63, Fairly Valued between 2.42 and 1.63, Overvalued between 2.42 and 2.82, and Strongly Overvalued above 2.82. The current Forward PS of 1.47 falls within the Undervalued range.
6.90
P/OCF
Ashland Inc. (ASH) has a current P/OCF of 6.90. The 5-year average P/OCF is 11.91. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below 1.85, Undervalued between 1.85 and 6.88, Fairly Valued between 16.94 and 6.88, Overvalued between 16.94 and 21.97, and Strongly Overvalued above 21.97. The current Forward P/OCF of 6.90 falls within the Historic Trend Line -Fairly Valued range.
9.48
P/FCF
Ashland Inc. (ASH) has a current P/FCF of 9.48. The 5-year average P/FCF is 19.11. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below -1.90, Undervalued between -1.90 and 8.61, Fairly Valued between 29.61 and 8.61, Overvalued between 29.61 and 40.11, and Strongly Overvalued above 40.11. The current Forward P/FCF of 9.48 falls within the Historic Trend Line -Fairly Valued range.
Ashland Inc (ASH) has a current Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio of 1.45. Compared to its 3-year average P/B ratio of 1.35 , the current P/B ratio is approximately 6.76% higher. Relative to its 5-year average P/B ratio of 1.53, the current P/B ratio is about -5.60% higher. Ashland Inc (ASH) has a Forward Free Cash Flow (FCF) yield of approximately -0.15%. Compared to its 3-year average FCF yield of 1.94%, the current FCF yield is approximately -107.51% lower. Relative to its 5-year average FCF yield of 2.50% , the current FCF yield is about -105.84% lower.
1.45
P/B
Median3y
1.35
Median5y
1.53
-0.15
FCF Yield
Median3y
1.94
Median5y
2.50
Competitors Valuation Multiple
The average P/S ratio for ASH's competitors is 2.31, providing a benchmark for relative valuation. Ashland Inc Corp (ASH) exhibits a P/S ratio of 1.47, which is -36.34% above the industry average. Given its robust revenue growth of -8.62%, this premium appears unsustainable.
Performance Decomposition
1Y
3Y
5Y
Market capitalization of ASH decreased by 6.36% over the past 1 year. The primary factor behind the change was an increase in Margin Expansion from 3.64 to 6.92.
The secondary factor is the Revenue Growth, contributed -8.62%to the performance.
Overall, the performance of ASH in the past 1 year is driven by Margin Expansion. Which is more sustainable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ashland Inc (ASH) currently overvalued or undervalued?
Ashland Inc (ASH) is now in the Undervalued zone, suggesting that its current forward PE ratio of 14.99 is considered Undervalued compared with the five-year average of 17.01. The fair price of Ashland Inc (ASH) is between 69.01 to 88.46 according to relative valuation methord. Compared to the current price of 59.45 USD , Ashland Inc is Undervalued By 13.86% .
What is Ashland Inc (ASH) fair value?
ASH's fair value is calculated using relative valuation, based on historical P/E and P/S ranges and their premiums/discounts relative to a competitor average , adjusted by weights. The fair price of Ashland Inc (ASH) is between 69.01 to 88.46 according to relative valuation methord.
How does ASH's valuation metrics compare to the industry average?
The average P/S ratio for ASH's competitors is 2.31, providing a benchmark for relative valuation. Ashland Inc Corp (ASH) exhibits a P/S ratio of 1.47, which is -36.34% above the industry average. Given its robust revenue growth of -8.62%, this premium appears unsustainable.
What is the current P/B ratio for Ashland Inc (ASH) as of Jan 08 2026?
As of Jan 08 2026, Ashland Inc (ASH) has a P/B ratio of 1.45. This indicates that the market values ASH at 1.45 times its book value.
What is the current FCF Yield for Ashland Inc (ASH) as of Jan 08 2026?
As of Jan 08 2026, Ashland Inc (ASH) has a FCF Yield of -0.15%. This means that for every dollar of Ashland Inc’s market capitalization, the company generates -0.15 cents in free cash flow.
What is the current Forward P/E ratio for Ashland Inc (ASH) as of Jan 08 2026?
As of Jan 08 2026, Ashland Inc (ASH) has a Forward P/E ratio of 14.99. This means the market is willing to pay $14.99 for every dollar of Ashland Inc’s expected earnings over the next 12 months.
What is the current Forward P/S ratio for Ashland Inc (ASH) as of Jan 08 2026?
As of Jan 08 2026, Ashland Inc (ASH) has a Forward P/S ratio of 1.47. This means the market is valuing ASH at $1.47 for every dollar of expected revenue over the next 12 months.