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AshlandSTU:AHT 72 EBITDA Margin % is 24.14% as of Jun. 2026, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 14.97. GuruFocus rates STU:AHT with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €55.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,577 Chemicals companies, Ashland ranks better than 79.26% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Ashland's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €104 Mil. Ashland's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €431 Mil. Therefore, Ashland's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 24.14%.
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Ashland EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Ashland EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ashland's EBITDA Margin % 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.
STU:AHT vs FUL, WDFC, HWKN: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ashland's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ashland's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ashland's EBITDA Margin % 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 (STU:AHT) has a EBITDA Margin % of 24.14% as of Jun. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Ashland and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 14.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Ashland ranks #327 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 20.7%.
Is Ashland's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Ashland's current EBITDA Margin % of 24.14% is 61% above median its 10-year median of 14.97. The Chemicals industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.65. Ashland's value of 24.14% is 150.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ashland ranks #327 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ashland has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ashland's EBITDA Margin % compare to FUL and WDFC?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ashland ranks #327 out of 1577 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Ashland in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.65. Ashland's value of 24.14% is 150.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.97 vs. the industry median of 9.65, Ashland has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Chemicals companies is 9.65, based on 1,577 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ashland's current EBITDA Margin % of 24.14% is 150.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Ashland and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ashland's current EBITDA Margin % is 24.14%, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 14.97. 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 (STU:AHT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €55.30, compared to a current price of €59.00 — trading 6.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 24.14%, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 14.97 and 150.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 9.65. Ashland's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ashland (STU:AHT), the current EBITDA Margin % is 24.14% 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 (STU:AHT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashland stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €59.00 is trading 6.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €55.30.
GuruFocus considers Ashland to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:AHT:
EBITDA Margin %: 24.14% (61% above median its 10-year median of 14.97)
GF Value™: €55.30 vs. price of €59.00 (6.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 150.2% above the Chemicals median (#327 of 1577)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU: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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