ASH (Ashland) Current Accrued Expense: $208 Mil (As of Jun. 2026)

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ASH Ashland Inc ASH
75 GF Score
Price $74.58
GF Value $68.64
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ashland Current Accrued Expense?

Ashland ASH -1.09% 75 Current Accrued Expense is $208 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASH with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $68.64 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Ashland's Current Accrued Expense for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $208 Mil.

Ashland's quarterly Current Accrued Expense increased from Dec. 2025 ($180 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($195 Mil) and increased from Mar. 2026 ($195 Mil) to Jun. 2026 ($208 Mil).

Ashland's annual Current Accrued Expense increased from Sep. 2023 ($208 Mil) to Sep. 2024 ($256 Mil) but then declined from Sep. 2024 ($256 Mil) to Sep. 2025 ($213 Mil).

Ashland Current Accrued Expense Historical Data

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Ashland Current Accrued Expense Chart

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Ashland Current Accrued Expense Calculation

Current Accrued Expense is the expense incurred during the accounting period, but not required to be paid until a later date. It includes compensation, interest, pensions and all other miscellaneous accruals reported by the company.

What does a Current Accrued Expense of $208 Mil mean?
Ashland (ASH) has a Current Accrued Expense of $208 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Current Accrued Expense records the total amount of accrued expenses. View historical data on Ashland and its competitors.
Is Ashland's Current Accrued Expense too high?
Ashland's current Current Accrued Expense is $208 Mil. Overall, Ashland has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ashland's Current Accrued Expense compare to FUL and WDFC?
Ashland's Current Accrued Expense of $208 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Accrued Expense for a Chemicals company?
A good Current Accrued Expense depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Current Accrued Expense 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 Current Accrued Expense mean?
A high Current Accrued Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Current Accrued Expense records the total amount of accrued expenses. View historical data on Ashland and its competitors. Ashland's current Current Accrued Expense is $208 Mil. 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 (ASH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $68.64, compared to a current price of $74.58 — trading 8.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Accrued Expense is $208 Mil. Ashland's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Accrued Expense calculated?
Current Accrued Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ashland (ASH), the current Current Accrued Expense is $208 Mil as of Jun. 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 (ASH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashland stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $74.58 is trading 8.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $68.64. GuruFocus considers Ashland to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASH:

  • Current Accrued Expense: $208 Mil
  • GF Value™: $68.64 vs. price of $74.58 (8.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Ashland Business Description

Other Exchanges AHT:Germany
Address 8145 Blazer Drive, Wilmington, DE, USA, 19808
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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