Ashland (FRA:AHT) GF Value Rank: 9 (As of Jul. 12, 2026) — 80% Above Median


FRA:AHT Ashland Inc FRA:AHT
71 GF Score
Price €55.00
GF Value €58.78
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Ashland GF Value Rank?

Ashland FRA:AHT 71 GF Value Rank is 9 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 80% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:AHT with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €58.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Ashland has the GF Value Rank of 9.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

FRA:AHT vs CLMT, KWR, CC: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ashland's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ashland's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ashland's GF Value Rank falls into.


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What does a GF Value Rank of 9 mean?
Ashland (FRA:AHT) has a GF Value Rank of 9 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Ashland and its competitors. This is 80% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Ashland's GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Ashland's GF Value Rank too high?
Ashland's current GF Value Rank of 9 is 80% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Ashland has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ashland's GF Value Rank compare to CLMT and KWR?
Ashland's GF Value Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Ashland's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Value Rank for a Chemicals company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Ashland and its competitors. Ashland's current GF Value Rank is 9, which is 80% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €58.78, compared to a current price of €55.00 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 9, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Ashland's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ashland (FRA:AHT), the current GF Value Rank is 9 as of Jul. 12, 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 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €58.78. GuruFocus considers Ashland to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AHT:

  • GF Value Rank: 9 (80% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: €58.78 vs. price of €55.00 (6.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 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.
71GF Score

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