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AshlandSTU:AHT 72 EV-to-FCF is 21.63 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 25.45. 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 929 Chemicals companies, Ashland ranks better than 50.38% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Ashland's Enterprise Value is €3,839 Mil.
Ashland's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €178 Mil. Therefore, Ashland's EV-to-FCF for today is 21.63.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ashland's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
STU:AHT'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -960.53 Med: 25.45 Max: 124.48
Current: 21.12
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Ashland was 124.48. The lowest was -960.53. And the median was 25.45.
STU:AHT's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 50.38% of 929
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 21.32
vs STU:AHT: 21.12
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Ashland's share price for today is €59.00.
Ashland's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €0.969.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Ashland EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Ashland EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ashland's EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ashland's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ashland's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ashland's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Ashland's current Enterprise Value is €3,839 Mil.
Ashland's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €178 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-FCF of 21.63 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Ashland and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 25.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Ashland ranks #461 out of 929 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 49.6%.
Is Ashland's EV-to-FCF too high?
Ashland's current EV-to-FCF of 21.63 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 25.45. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.32. Ashland's value of 21.63 is 1.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ashland ranks #461 out of 929 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 EV-to-FCF compare to FUL and WDFC?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ashland ranks #461 out of 929 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Ashland in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.32. Ashland's value of 21.63 is 1.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 25.45 vs. the industry median of 21.32, 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 EV-to-FCF for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Chemicals companies is 21.32, based on 929 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ashland's current EV-to-FCF of 21.63 is 1.5% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Ashland and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 21.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ashland's current EV-to-FCF is 21.63, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 25.45. 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 EV-to-FCF is 21.63, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 25.45 and 1.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 21.32. 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 EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ashland (STU:AHT), the current EV-to-FCF is 21.63 as of Jul. 30, 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:
EV-to-FCF: 21.63 (15% below median its 10-year median of 25.45)
GF Value™: €55.30 vs. price of €59.00 (6.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.5% above the Chemicals median (#461 of 929)
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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