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AshlandSTU:AHT 72 Pretax Margin % is 11.27% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:AHT with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €55.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,578 Chemicals companies, Ashland ranks better than 57.29% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Ashland's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €49 Mil. Ashland's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €431 Mil. Therefore, Ashland's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 11.27%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ashland's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:AHT'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -44.35 Med: -0.78 Max: 8.62
Current: 6.84
STU:AHT's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 57.29% of 1578
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.405
vs STU:AHT: 6.84
Ashland (STU:AHT) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Ashland Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Ashland Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ashland's Pretax 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.
STU:AHT vs FUL, WDFC, HWKN: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ashland's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ashland's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ashland's Pretax 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 (STU:AHT) has a Pretax Margin % of 11.27% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Ashland and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ashland ranks #674 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 42.7%.
Is Ashland's Pretax Margin % too high?
Ashland's current Pretax Margin % is 11.27%. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.41. Ashland's value of 11.27% is 108.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ashland ranks #674 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ashland has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ashland's Pretax Margin % compare to FUL and WDFC?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ashland ranks #674 out of 1578 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Ashland in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.41. Ashland's value of 11.27% is 108.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pretax Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Chemicals companies is 5.41, based on 1,578 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ashland's current Pretax Margin % of 11.27% is 108.5% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Ashland and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ashland's current Pretax Margin % is 11.27%. 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 (STU:AHT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €55.30, compared to a current price of €59.00 — trading 6.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 11.27% and 108.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.41. Ashland's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ashland (STU:AHT), the current Pretax Margin % is 11.27% 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 (STU:AHT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashland stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €59.00 is trading 6.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €55.30.
GuruFocus considers Ashland to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:AHT:
Pretax Margin %: 11.27%
GF Value™: €55.30 vs. price of €59.00 (6.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 108.5% above the Chemicals median (#674 of 1578)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU: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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