Ashland (FRA:AHT) Total Operating Expense: €396 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:AHT Ashland Inc FRA:AHT
70 GF Score
Price €55.00
GF Value €61.33
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Ashland Total Operating Expense?

Ashland FRA:AHT 70 Total Operating Expense is €396 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:AHT with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €61.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Ashland's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €93 Mil. Ashland's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €396 Mil.

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Ashland Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Ashland Total Operating Expense Chart

Ashland Annual Data
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Ashland Quarterly Data
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Ashland Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €396 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of €396 Mil mean?
Ashland (FRA:AHT) has a Total Operating Expense of €396 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Ashland and its competitors.
Is Ashland's Total Operating Expense too high?
Ashland's current Total Operating Expense is €396 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense compare to CLMT and KWR?
Ashland's Total Operating Expense of €396 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 Total Operating Expense for a Chemicals company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Ashland and its competitors. Ashland's current Total Operating Expense is €396 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 (FRA:AHT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €61.33, compared to a current price of €55.00 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €396 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ashland (FRA:AHT), the current Total Operating Expense is €396 Mil 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 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €61.33. GuruFocus considers Ashland to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AHT:

  • Total Operating Expense: €396 Mil
  • GF Value™: €61.33 vs. price of €55.00 (10.3% 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

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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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