Ashland's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.44%. Ashland's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.29.
Ashland's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.67%.
Ashland ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms
Ashland ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ashland's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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.
FRA:AHT vs WDFC, KWR, MTX: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ashland's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ashland's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ashland's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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.
What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 2.67% mean?
Ashland (FRA:AHT) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 2.67% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Ashland and its competitors.
Is Ashland's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Ashland's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.67%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to WDFC and KWR?
Ashland's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 2.67% 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Chemicals company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Ashland and its competitors. Ashland's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.67%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.67%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ashland (FRA:AHT), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.67% as of Mar. 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:
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 2.67%
GF Value™: €61.61 vs. price of €55.00 (10.7% 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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