Ashland (FRA:AHT) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


FRA:AHT Ashland Inc FRA:AHT
70 GF Score
Price €55.00
GF Value €61.61
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Ashland Moat Score?

Ashland FRA:AHT +1.85% 70 Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:AHT with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €61.61 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,624 Chemicals companies, Ashland ranks better than 99.45% on this metric.

Ashland has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Ashland has Wide Moat: Ashland Inc possesses a wide moat with strong brand strength, durable cost advantages, and significant regulatory barriers. Its proprietary technology and superior distribution network further solidify its competitive position.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Ashland might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Ashland  (FRA:AHT) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Ashland Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:AHT vs CLMT, KWR, CC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ashland's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ashland's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ashland's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Ashland (FRA:AHT) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Ashland ranks #9 out of 1624 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 0.59999999999999%.
Is Ashland's Moat Score too high?
Ashland's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Ashland ranks #9 out of 1624 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 Moat Score compare to CLMT and KWR?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ashland ranks #9 out of 1624 companies for Moat Score. This places Ashland in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Chemicals company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Ashland's current Moat Score is 7. 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 €61.61, compared to a current price of €55.00 — trading 10.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ashland (FRA:AHT), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 29, 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 10.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €61.61. GuruFocus considers Ashland to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AHT:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: €61.61 vs. price of €55.00 (10.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 8 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges ASH:USA
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.
70GF Score

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