Ashland Inc.

As of June 30, 2026, Ashland Inc. carries a market capitalization of 2.66B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 3.56B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Ashland Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 10, 2026.

As of June 30, 2026, Ashland Inc. has 45.79M shares outstanding.

As of June 30, 2026, Ashland Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 58.48. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.65, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.62.

As of June 30, 2026, Ashland Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 12.41 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 2.21 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 29.71 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Ashland Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 16.76, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 3.56B versus a market cap of 2.66B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of June 30, 2026, 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 5.29 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Ashland Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 2.77, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 2.43 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 1.13, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 2.65, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 555,966.41 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 2,900.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 2.39 indicates how many times Ashland Inc. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Ashland Inc. recorded 44.64M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 40.48, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 110.29M, leaving 45.52M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on August 31, 2026, Ashland Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 31.80% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 60.28, while the 200-day moving average is 52.12.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Ashland Inc. generated 1.61B in revenue and converted that into 45.52M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 1.43. EBITDA reached 287.10M, while operating income came in at 109.41M.

As of June 30, 2026, Ashland Inc. holds 385.13M in cash and equivalents against 1.29B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 817.53M. Total book value stands at 1.64B, with working capital of 759.76M providing operational flexibility.

Ashland Inc. produced 254.71M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -74.40M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 180.31M - equivalent to 3.93 per share.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Ashland Inc. posted 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.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Ashland Inc. paid dividends of 1.45 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 101.33 exceeds 100%, meaning the company is distributing more than it earns and funding the dividend from cash reserves, asset sales, or borrowing, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 6.76, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 2.57, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Ashland Inc. shareholders.

Ashland Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on July 29, 1988 with a 1:2 split ratio.

As of June 30, 2026, Ashland Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 2.59, near the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.