ASH (Ashland) YoY EPS Growth: 102.15% (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 YoY EPS Growth?

Ashland ASH -1.09% 75 YoY EPS Growth is 102.15% 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.

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months. Ashland's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 102.15%.

Ashland's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.35.

Ashland YoY EPS Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ashland's YoY EPS Growth 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 YoY EPS Growth Chart

Ashland Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
YoY EPS Growth
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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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Ashland YoY EPS Growth Calculation

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months.

Ashland's YoY EPS Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (A: Sep. 2025 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Sep. 2025 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Sep. 2024 ))/ | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Sep. 2024 ) |
=(-18.23-3.36)/ | 3.36 |
=-642.56 %

Ashland's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jun. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jun. 2025 )) / | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jun. 2025 )) |
=(0.349--16.21)/ | -16.21 |
=102.15 %

* 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 YoY EPS Growth →
What does a YoY EPS Growth of 102.15% mean?
Ashland (ASH) has a YoY EPS Growth of 102.15% as of Jun. 2026. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Ashland and its competitors.
Is Ashland's YoY EPS Growth too high?
Ashland's current YoY EPS Growth is 102.15%. 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 YoY EPS Growth compare to FUL and WDFC?
Ashland's YoY EPS Growth of 102.15% 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 YoY EPS Growth for a Chemicals company?
A good YoY EPS Growth depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, YoY EPS Growth 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 YoY EPS Growth mean?
A high YoY EPS Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Ashland and its competitors. Ashland's current YoY EPS Growth is 102.15%. 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 YoY EPS Growth is 102.15%. 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 YoY EPS Growth calculated?
YoY EPS Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ashland (ASH), the current YoY EPS Growth is 102.15% 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:

  • YoY EPS Growth: 102.15%
  • 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

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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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