AshlandFRA:AHT -1.82%70 Market Cap is €2,598 Mil as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:AHT with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €60.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,639 Chemicals companies, Ashland ranks better than 88.35% on this metric.
Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). Ashland's share price for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €45.4. Ashland's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 46 Mil. Therefore, Ashland's market cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,079 Mil.
Ashland's quarterly market cap
increased
from Sep. 2025 (€1,858 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€2,288 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2025 (€2,288 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€2,079 Mil).
Ashland's annual market cap
declined
from Sep. 2023 (€3,902 Mil) to Sep. 2024 (€3,643 Mil) and
declined
from Sep. 2024 (€3,643 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (€1,858 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. Ashland's Enterprise Value for Today is €3,598 Mil.
Ashland (FRA:AHT) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
Ashland Market Cap Related Terms
Ashland Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ashland's Market Cap 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 Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ashland's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ashland's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
Ashland's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Market Cap of €2,598 Mil as of Jun. 26, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Ashland and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ashland ranks #191 out of 1639 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Ashland's Market Cap too high?
Ashland's current Market Cap is €2,598 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, Ashland ranks #191 out of 1639 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 Market Cap compare to WDFC and KWR?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ashland ranks #191 out of 1639 companies for Market Cap. This places Ashland in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 294.36. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for a Chemicals company?
The median Market Cap among Chemicals companies is 294.36, based on 1,639 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Ashland and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Market Cap is 294.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ashland's current Market Cap is €2,598 Mil. 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 €60.03, compared to a current price of €54.00 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is €2,598 Mil. 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 Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ashland (FRA:AHT), the current Market Cap is €2,598 Mil as of Jun. 26, 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 €54.00 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of €60.03.
GuruFocus considers Ashland to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AHT:
Market Cap: €2,598 Mil
GF Value™: €60.03 vs. price of €54.00 (10% below fair value)
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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