Ashland (STU:AHT) Research & Development: €47 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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STU:AHT Ashland Inc STU:AHT
72 GF Score
Price €59.00
GF Value €55.30
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ashland Research & Development?

Ashland STU:AHT 72 Research & Development is €47 Mil 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.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Ashland's Research & Development for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €13 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €47 Mil.

Ashland  (STU:AHT) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Ashland Research & Development Historical Data

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Ashland Research & Development Chart

Ashland Annual Data
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Ashland Quarterly Data
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Ashland Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €47 Mil.

* 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 Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of €47 Mil mean?
Ashland (STU:AHT) has a Research & Development of €47 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Ashland and its competitors.
Is Ashland's Research & Development too high?
Ashland's current Research & Development is €47 Mil. 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 Research & Development compare to FUL and WDFC?
Ashland's Research & Development of €47 Mil 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 Research & Development for a Chemicals company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Ashland and its competitors. Ashland's current Research & Development is €47 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 (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 Research & Development is €47 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ashland (STU:AHT), the current Research & Development is €47 Mil 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:

  • Research & Development: €47 Mil
  • GF Value™: €55.30 vs. price of €59.00 (6.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 9 warning signs

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 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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