The historical data trend for Ashland's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:AHT vs CLMT, KWR, CC: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ashland's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Ashland Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ashland's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ashland's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Ashland (FRA:AHT) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Ashland and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ashland ranks #999999 out of 349 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Ashland's Buyback Yield % too high?
Ashland's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Ashland ranks #999999 out of 349 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ashland has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ashland's Buyback Yield % compare to CLMT and KWR?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ashland ranks #999999 out of 349 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Ashland in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Chemicals companies is 0.02, based on 349 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Ashland and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ashland's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ashland stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashland (FRA:AHT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €62.30, compared to a current price of €58.00 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Ashland's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ashland (FRA:AHT), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Ashland (FRA:AHT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashland stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €58.00 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €62.30.
GuruFocus considers Ashland to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AHT:
Buyback Yield %: 0.00
GF Value™: €62.30 vs. price of €58.00 (6.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AHT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ashland Inc. is a specialty materials company serving markets including pharmaceuticals, personal care, food and beverages, coatings, construction, energy, and electronics. It operates through four segments: Life Sciences, Personal Care, Specialty Additives, and Intermediates. Life Sciences contributes the highest revenue, offering functional additives for pharmaceutical and nutrition applications. Personal Care provides ingredients for skin, hair, oral care, and household products, while Specialty Additives supplies performance-enhancing additives for coatings and. Intermediates produce BDO and related derivatives used in polymers, electronics, agriculture, and pharmaceutical applications. The company generates sales across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and regions.
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