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4.5
Weak

ASHLAND INC. (ASH)

Materials / Diversified Chemicals

S&P MidCap 400

$55.47

Below average on several measures. Research carefully.

Weak

Score based on 4 of 5 models — moderate confidence

#712out of 1127 in Materials

Is ASHLAND INC. a Good Investment in 2026?

ASHLAND INC. (ASH) scores 4.5 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Weak rating. The Piotroski model is the most favorable, rating ASHLAND INC. as Neutral. However, the Greenblatt Magic Formula model rates it Caution — Bottom half (rank 92%). ASHLAND INC. currently trades below its estimated fair value of $59, suggesting potential upside. ASHLAND INC. ranks #712 out of 1127 stocks in the Materials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

ROE-36.9Market Cap3BDiv Yield3.1

Estimated Fair Value

$59.397% below

Trading near or slightly below estimated fair value.

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

Bottom half (rank 92%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ASHLAND INC. (ASH) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, ASHLAND INC. (ASH) scores 4.5 out of 10, earning a Weak rating. This score is below average, suggesting caution. Trading near or slightly below estimated fair value.
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 undervalued. The stock currently trades 7% below its estimated fair value. Trading near or slightly below estimated fair value.
How does ASH compare to other Materials stocks?
ASHLAND INC. ranks #712 out of 1127 stocks in the Materials sector, placing it in the top 63% of its sector by composite score. There are higher-ranked alternatives in this sector worth exploring.
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 4.5/10.

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