Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Ashland Hold (4.8 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is ASH's P/E ratio?

Ashland trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 23.1.

When does ASH report earnings?

Ashland's next scheduled report is on Feb 1, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $0.31.

What is the ASH price target?

The median analyst price target from 11 analysts is $80.00, with a range of $73.00 – $90.00.

Is ASH Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Ashland as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Does ASH pay a dividend?

Yes — Ashland's dividend yield is 2.2%.

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Ashland (ASH)

Basic Materials · Specialty Chemicals · NYSE

Ashland (ASH) is a Basic Materials company in the Specialty Chemicals industry. It has a market capitalization of $3.51B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 23.1 and a free-cash-flow yield of -0.1%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue declined 13.7% and free cash flow per share fell 101.6%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Hold, 4.8 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the leading band of its market.

AI scorecard

Hold · 4.8/10

The sections balance. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Leading · +40.5% over 12 months ex. last

Top 20% of its market on the past year's steady rise.

Shariah screen

Not Shariah Compliant

At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Off its high

-33.0%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$3.51B
Trailing P/E	23.1
Price / book	1.9
Price / sales	1.9
FCF yield	-0.1%
Dividend yield	2.2%
Gross margin	31.5%
Operating margin	6.8%
Net margin	2.8%
Revenue growth (YoY)	-13.7%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	-8.6%
EPS growth (YoY)	-24.2%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	-101.6%
Beta	0.4
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Basic Materials
Industry	Specialty Chemicals

ASH earnings

Next report: Feb 1, 2027 (Q1 2027, EPS estimate $0.31). Beat the EPS estimate in 2 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q4 2026	Nov 3, 2026	$1.12	$1.27	-11.8%	—
Q3 2026	Jul 28, 2026	$1.02	$0.98	+4.1%	$497.00M
Q2 2026	Apr 28, 2026	$0.91	$0.94	-3.2%	$482.00M
Q1 2026	Feb 2, 2026	$0.26	$0.25	+4.0%	$386.00M

ASH analyst price target

Median target $80.00 from 11 analysts, ranging $73.00 – $90.00.

Specialty Chemicals peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
LIN	Linde	$236.54B	30.9
ECL	Ecolab	$84.33B	37.4
SHW	Sherwin-Williams	$83.13B	28.9
APD	Air Products and Chemicals	$67.88B	22.7
PPG	PPG Industries	$27.03B	15.7
IFF	International Flavors & Fragrances	$20.69B	22.3
LYB	LyondellBasell Industries	$19.63B	8.6
DD	DuPont de Nemours	$19.42B	20.9

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ASH FAQ

Is ASH a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Ashland Hold (4.8 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is ASH's P/E ratio?: Ashland trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 23.1.
When does ASH report earnings?: Ashland's next scheduled report is on Feb 1, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $0.31.
What is the ASH price target?: The median analyst price target from 11 analysts is $80.00, with a range of $73.00 – $90.00.
Is ASH Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Ashland as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does ASH pay a dividend?: Yes — Ashland's dividend yield is 2.2%.