Ashland Inc.
ASHBasic MaterialsNASDAQSpecialty Chemicals
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Daily timeframeAshland Inc. provides additives and specialty ingredients in the North and Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company carries a $3.34B market cap, placing it firmly in the mid-cap category. It operates through Life Sciences, Personal Care, Specialty Additives, and Intermediates segments.
Market Cap
$3.34B
Beta
0.39
P/E (TTM)
46.75
P/E (Fwd)
16.96
EPS (TTM)
$1.56
EPS (Fwd)
$4.30
ROE
4.0%
ROA
2.4%
Cash
$440.0M
Total Debt
$1.48B
Free CF
$269.1M
52W Change
36.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where ASH stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the August 19, 2026 close, ASH finished 21.30% above its 150-day moving average ($60.70) and 24.42% above its 200-day moving average ($59.18). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is ASH overbought or oversold?
At the August 19, 2026 close, ASH's RSI(14) was 53.4, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, ASH has $440.0M in cash with $1.48B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company generates $269.1M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. ROE of 4.0% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 2.4% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has pulled back from $2.39B (2022) to $1.82B (2025), a 24% decline worth watching.
The relatively low beta of 0.39 suggests ASH is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Ashland Inc.'s trajectory.