Ashland Inc.
New York Stock ExchangeTotal Valuation
Ashland Inc. carries a market capitalization of 3.35B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 4.05B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.
| Market Cap | 3.35B |
| Enterprise Value | 4.05B |
Share Statistics
Ashland Inc. currently has 45.79M shares outstanding.
| Shares Outstanding | 45.79M |
| Owned by Insiders (%) | N/A |
| Owned by Institutions (%) | N/A |
Valuation Ratios
Ashland Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 58.15. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.64, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.61.
| PE Ratio | 58.15 |
| PS Ratio | 1.64 |
| PB Ratio | 1.61 |
| P/TBV Ratio | 4.59 |
| P/FCF Ratio | 8.06 |
| P/OCF Ratio | 10.39 |
Enterprise Valuation
On an enterprise value basis, Ashland Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 12.83 and an EV/FCF ratio of 9.82. The EV/Sales ratio of 2.20 reflects the premium investors are willing to pay for the company's revenue stream, while the EV/EBIT multiple of 32.43 provides insight into valuation relative to core operating earnings.
| EV / Sales | 2.20 |
| EV / EBITDA | 12.83 |
| EV / EBIT | 32.43 |
| EV / FCF | 9.82 |
Financial Position
Ashland Inc. maintains a current ratio of 3.05, meaning it holds 3.0x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 78.93, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 5.10 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.
| Current Ratio | 3.05 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.64 |
| Debt / Equity | 78.93 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 4.67 |
| Interest Coverage | 5.10 |
Financial Efficiency
Ashland Inc. posts a return on equity of 2.77 and a return on invested capital of 2.22.
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 2.77 |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 1.13 |
| Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | 2.22 |
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | 2.65 |
| Revenue Per Employee | N/A |
| Employee Count | N/A |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.39 |
Taxes
Over the trailing twelve months, Ashland Inc. has paid 51.00M in income taxes, reflecting an effective tax rate of 40.48.
| Income Tax | 51.00M |
| Effective Tax Rate | 40.48 |
Stock Price Statistics
Ashland Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 35.13039% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 67.09, while the 200-day moving average is 59.32.
| Beta (5Y) | N/A |
| 52-Week Price Change | 35.13039% |
| 50-Day Moving Average | 67.09 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | 59.32 |
| Average Volume (20 Days) | N/A |
Income Statement
Over the trailing twelve months, Ashland Inc. generated 1.84B in revenue and converted that into 52.00M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 1.63. EBITDA reached 316.00M, while operating income came in at 125.00M.
| Revenue | 1.84B |
| Gross Profit | 581.00M |
| Operating Income | 125.00M |
| Pretax Income | 126.00M |
| Net Income | 52.00M |
| EBITDA | 316.00M |
| EBIT | 125.00M |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | 1.63 |
Balance Sheet
Ashland Inc. holds 440.00M in cash and equivalents against 1.48B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 934.00M. Total book value stands at 1.87B, with working capital of 868.00M providing operational flexibility.
| Cash & Cash Equivalents | 440.00M |
| Total Debt | 1.48B |
| Net Debt | 934.00M |
| Equity (Book Value) | 1.87B |
| Book Value Per Share | 40.84 |
| Working Capital | 868.00M |
Cash Flow
Ashland Inc. produced 291.00M in operating cash flow over the past twelve months. After subtracting -85.00M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 206.00M - equivalent to 4.49 per share.
| Operating Cash Flow | 291.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | -85.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | 206.00M |
| FCF Per Share | 4.49 |
Margins
Ashland Inc. operates with a gross margin of 31.54, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 6.79 and net profit margin of 2.82 provide insight into operational efficiency.
| Gross Margin | 31.54 |
| Operating Margin | 6.79 |
| Pretax Margin | 6.84 |
| Profit Margin | 2.82 |
| EBITDA Margin | 17.16 |
Dividends & Yields
The company's payout ratio of 101.33 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders.
| Dividend Per Share | 1.66 |
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
| Payout Ratio | 101.33 |
| Shareholder Yield | 2.59 |
| FCF Yield | 12.41 |
Stock Splits
Ashland Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on May 15, 2017 with a 250:511 split ratio.
| Last Split Date | 5/15/2017 |
| Split Ratio | 250:511 |
Scores
Ashland Inc. posts an Altman Z-Score of 2.59, near the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.
| Altman Z-Score | 2.59 |