ASH (Ashland) Goodwill-to-Asset: 0.15 (As of Jun. 2026)

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ASH Ashland Inc ASH
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Price $74.58
GF Value $68.64
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ashland Goodwill-to-Asset?

Ashland ASH -1.09% 75 Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.15 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.

Goodwill to Asset ratio measures how much goodwill a company is recording compared to the total level of its assets. Ashland's Goodwill for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $700 Mil. Ashland's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $4,578 Mil. Therefore, Ashland's Goodwill to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.15.


Ashland  (NYSE:ASH) Goodwill-to-Asset Explanation

If the goodwill-to-asset ratio increases, it can mean that the company is recording a proportionately higher amount of goodwill, assuming total assets are remaining constant. It is generally good to see a company increasing its assets regularly; however, if these increases are coming from intangible assets, such as goodwill, the increases may not be as good.

Increases in the goodwill-to-asset ratio might suggest that a company has been aggressively acquiring other firms or has seen its tangible assets decrease in value. When a large portion of total assets are attributable to intangible assets (such as goodwill), the company may be at risk of having that portion of its asset base wiped out quickly if it must record any goodwill impairments. Decreases in the goodwill-to-assets ratio suggest that the company has either written down some goodwill or increased its tangible assets.

Asset needs vary from industry to industry. This is why comparing goodwill-to-assets ratios is generally most meaningful among companies within the same industry. By comparing a company's goodwill to assets ratio to those of other companies within the same industry, investors can get a feel for how a company is managing its goodwill.


Ashland Goodwill-to-Asset Related Terms


Ashland Goodwill-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ashland's Goodwill-to-Asset 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.

Ashland Goodwill-to-Asset Chart

Ashland Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Goodwill-to-Asset
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Ashland Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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ASH vs FUL, WDFC, HWKN: Goodwill-to-Asset Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ashland's Goodwill-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Goodwill-to-Asset 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 Goodwill-to-Asset vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ashland's Goodwill-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ashland's Goodwill-to-Asset falls into.


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Ashland Goodwill-to-Asset Calculation

Goodwill to Asset ratio measures how much goodwill a company is recording compared to the total level of its assets.

It is calculated by dividing goodwill by total assets.

Ashland's Goodwill to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Goodwill to Asset (A: Sep. 2025 )=Goodwill/Total Assets
=705/4611
=0.15

Ashland's Goodwill to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Goodwill to Asset (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Goodwill/Total Assets
=700/4578
=0.15

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Goodwill-to-Asset →
What does a Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.15 mean?
Ashland (ASH) has a Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.15 as of Jun. 2026. Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio is the total goodwill from acquisitions divided by total assets. View historical data on Ashland and its competitors.
Is Ashland's Goodwill-to-Asset too high?
Ashland's current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.15. 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 Goodwill-to-Asset compare to FUL and WDFC?
Ashland's Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.15 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 Goodwill-to-Asset for a Chemicals company?
A good Goodwill-to-Asset depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Goodwill-to-Asset 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 Goodwill-to-Asset mean?
A high Goodwill-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio is the total goodwill from acquisitions divided by total assets. View historical data on Ashland and its competitors. Ashland's current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.15. 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 Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.15. 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 Goodwill-to-Asset calculated?
Goodwill-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ashland (ASH), the current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.15 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:

  • Goodwill-to-Asset: 0.15
  • 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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