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Ashland Inc. (ASH)

As of Sep 19, 2026, Ashland Inc. (ASH) scores 5.1/10 on AlphaStocks' five-model composite, #29 of 78 Materials stocks. At $69, ASH trades 16% above its model fair value of $59.

Materials / Diversified Chemicals

S&P MidCap 400

$69.13

Below average on several measures. Research carefully.

Consider Buy

Score based on 4 of 5 models — moderate confidence

Data as of Sep 19, 2026

#29out of 78 in Materials

Is ASHLAND INC. a Good Investment in 2026?

ASHLAND INC. (ASH) scores 5.1 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Consider Buy rating. The Piotroski model is the most favorable, rating ASHLAND INC. as Neutral. However, the Greenblatt Magic Formula model rates it Caution — Earnings yield -18.3% · ROC -39%. ASHLAND INC. currently trades 16% above its estimated fair value of $59. ASHLAND INC. ranks #29 out of 78 stocks in the Materials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

ROE-40.4Market Cap3BDiv Yield2.5

Estimated Fair Value

$59.3916% above

Trading above estimated fair value — the market may be pricing in future growth.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Neutral

4/9

Buffett

Caution

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Neutral

Price vs intrinsic value

Lynch

Limited Data

Growth rate vs price (PEG)

Greenblatt

Caution

Earnings yield -18.3% · ROC -39%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ASHLAND INC. (ASH) a good investment?
As of Sep 19, 2026, Ashland Inc. (ASH) scores 5.1/10 on AlphaStocks' five-model composite, #29 of 78 Materials stocks. At $69, ASH trades 16% above its model fair value of $59. That score is below average, suggesting caution.
What is ASHLAND INC.'s Piotroski F-Score?
ASHLAND INC.'s Piotroski F-Score status is Neutral. The raw score is 4/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is ASH overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $59, ASH appears overvalued. The stock currently trades 16% above its estimated fair value. Trading above estimated fair value — the market may be pricing in future growth.
How does ASH compare to other Materials stocks?
ASHLAND INC. ranks #29 out of 78 stocks in the Materials sector, placing it in the top 37% of its sector by composite score. This is an above-average position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about ASH?
AlphaStocks evaluates ASH using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Neutral; Buffett: Caution; Graham: Neutral; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Caution. These models are combined into a single composite score of 5.1/10.

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