AshlandFRA:AHT -4.35%70 FCF Margin % is 4.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 4.90. GuruFocus rates FRA:AHT with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €62.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,581 Chemicals companies, Ashland ranks better than 82.35% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Ashland's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €21 Mil. Ashland's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €417 Mil. Therefore, Ashland's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.98%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ashland's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AHT'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.63 Med: 4.9 Max: 21.55
Current: 10.97
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Ashland was 21.55%. The lowest was -13.63%. And the median was 4.90%.
FRA:AHT's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 82.35% of 1581
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.78
vs FRA:AHT: 10.97
Ashland FCF Margin % Related Terms
Ashland FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ashland's FCF 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.
FRA:AHT vs WDFC, KWR, MTX: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ashland's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ashland's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ashland's FCF 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 (FRA:AHT) has a FCF Margin % of 4.98% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Ashland and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Ashland ranks #279 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 17.6%.
Is Ashland's FCF Margin % too high?
Ashland's current FCF Margin % of 4.98% is near median its 10-year median of 4.90. The Chemicals industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. Ashland's value of 4.98% is 179.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ashland ranks #279 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ashland has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ashland's FCF Margin % compare to WDFC and KWR?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ashland ranks #279 out of 1581 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Ashland in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. Ashland's value of 4.98% is 179.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.90 vs. the industry median of 1.78, 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 FCF Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median FCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 1.78, based on 1,581 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ashland's current FCF Margin % of 4.98% is 179.8% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Ashland and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ashland's current FCF Margin % is 4.98%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.90. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €62.09, compared to a current price of €55.00 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 4.98%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.90 and 179.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.78. Ashland's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ashland (FRA:AHT), the current FCF Margin % is 4.98% as of Mar. 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 €55.00 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €62.09.
GuruFocus considers Ashland to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AHT:
FCF Margin %: 4.98% (near median its 10-year median of 4.90)
GF Value™: €62.09 vs. price of €55.00 (11.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 179.8% above the Chemicals median (#279 of 1581)
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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