ASH
Ashland
PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- Basic Materials
- NYSE: ASH
- PE Ratio
As of Aug 3, 2026, the Ashland stock's PE ratio is 68.33. This results from the current EPS of $1.05 and stock price of $71.75.
ASH PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Ashland has averaged 302.97 over the last nine years. The current PE ratio of 68.33 is 77% below the historical average. Over the past nine years, ASH's PE ratio was at its highest in the Sep 2017 quarter at 6,539, when the stock price was $65.39 and the EPS was $0.01. The lowest value was in the Sep 2022 quarter, when it reached 5.68 with a price of $94.97 and an EPS of $16.71.
Ashland PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 2,495.33% in 2012
Maximum annual decrease: -99.3% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | N/A | N/A | $47.91 | -$18.23 |
| 2024 | 25.58 | 5.22% | $86.97 | $3.4 |
| 2023 | 24.31 | 327.99% | $81.68 | $3.36 |
| 2022 | 5.68 | -76.86% | $94.97 | $16.71 |
| 2021 | 24.55 | N/A | $89.12 | $3.63 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | $70.92 | -$8.39 |
| 2019 | 9.45 | -79.49% | $77.05 | $8.15 |
| 2018 | 46.08 | -99.3% | $83.86 | $1.82 |
| 2017 | 6,539 | N/A | $65.39 | $0.01 |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | $115.95 | -$0.47 |
| 2015 | 22.16 | -35.28% | $100.62 | $4.54 |
| 2014 | 34.24 | 222.41% | $104.1 | $3.04 |
| 2013 | 10.62 | -95.11% | $92.48 | $8.71 |
| 2012 | 216.97 | 2,495.33% | $71.6 | $0.33 |
| 2011 | 8.36 | -68.81% | $44.14 | $5.28 |
Ashland PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 62.75 | N/A | $65.89 | $1.05 |
| Mar 2026 | N/A | N/A | $55.61 | -$15.51 |
| Dec 2025 | N/A | N/A | $58.67 | -$15.2 |
| Sep 2025 | N/A | N/A | $47.91 | -$18.23 |
| Jun 2025 | N/A | N/A | $50.28 | -$18.7 |
| Mar 2025 | N/A | N/A | $59.29 | -$2.37 |
| Dec 2024 | N/A | N/A | $71.46 | -$0.6 |
| Sep 2024 | 25.58 | -18.51% | $86.97 | $3.4 |
| Jun 2024 | 31.39 | 24.12% | $94.49 | $3.01 |
| Mar 2024 | 25.29 | -6.12% | $97.37 | $3.85 |
| Dec 2023 | 26.94 | 10.82% | $84.31 | $3.13 |
| Sep 2023 | 24.31 | 27.28% | $81.68 | $3.36 |
| Jun 2023 | 19.1 | -20.98% | $86.91 | $4.55 |
| Mar 2023 | 24.17 | 269.57% | $102.71 | $4.25 |
| Dec 2022 | 6.54 | 15.14% | $107.53 | $16.45 |
ASH Price vs fair value
ASH average PE ratio chart
What this chart measures
The Historical Valuation Regime chart shows where the stock's current valuation sits relative to its own historical valuation range over the selected lookback period.
This is a history-relative tool, not a market-relative percentile. It does not compare the stock to other companies. Instead, it compares each historical valuation reading to the stock's own past readings.
Percentile logic
The threshold lines are calculated them from the stock's real historical values using percentile interpolation. That is why some colored bands are narrow while others are wide: the band widths reflect how the stock actually traded through time.
Regime map
| Historical percentile | Regime | Chart meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 | Historically Low | Deep cheap zone |
| >10-25 | Below Average | Cheap relative to history |
| >25-75 | Average | Within the normal historical range |
| >75-90 | Above Average | Expensive relative to history |
| >90-100 | Historically High | Extreme or stretched valuation |
How to read each part
| Chart element | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Main line | The actual historical valuation values over time for the selected metric. |
| Dashed horizontal lines | The stock's computed P10, P25, Median, P75, and P90 thresholds for the selected period. |
| Colored bands | The historical valuation zones between those thresholds. |
| Metric boxes | Current ratio, historical median, current percentile, and current regime. |
| Timeline strip | A condensed regime history showing how the stock moved between cheap, fair, and expensive states across each observation. |
Important metric definitions
Current Percentile is the percentile rank of the latest valid historical observation within the selected lookback range.
Current Regime is assigned directly from the latest observation's percentile bucket using the fixed 10 / 25 / 75 / 90 cutoffs shown above.
How to use it well
This chart is most useful for answering a narrow question: Is this stock trading high, low, or normal relative to its own history? It works best alongside growth, profitability, and forward-looking business analysis, because a stock can deserve a higher or lower regime if its business quality has changed.
Currently, ASH's PE ratio is greater than its 3 and 5-year historical averages, but it is below the 10-year average.
PE comparison
Ashland's P/E of 68.33 is above the Basic Materials sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Basic Materials sector average of 22.32, Ashland's P/E is 206% higher.
ASH PE vs peers
Compared to its peer GPC, ASH's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than WMT's and CMI's. Ashland is presently trading at a higher PE ratio (68.33) than its peer group average of 36.96.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| AZO Autozone Inc | 20.27 | $49.35B |
| CMI Cummins Inc | 32.57 | $87B |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 38.84 | $880.92B |
| MNRO Monro Inc | 55.52 | $399.24M |
| ASH Ashland Inc | 68.81 | $3.31B |
| GPC Genuine Parts Company | 507.38 | $18.19B |
| DOW Dow Inc | N/A | $21.83B |
| HUN Huntsman Corp | N/A | $1.81B |
| GT Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company | N/A | $2.06B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ashland's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for ASH stock is 68.33 as of Aug 3, 2026.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Ashland (ASH)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for ASH stock is 32.71.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Ashland (ASH)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for ASH stock is 22.77.
What is the highest PE ratio for ASH?
Over the last nine years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 6,539 in the Sep 2017 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for ASH compare to its historical average?
ASH's price to earnings ratio is currently 77% below its 9-year historical average.
How is ASH's PE ratio calculated (Ashland PE ratio formula)?
To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Aug 3, 2026), Ashland's stock price is $71.75. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2026 is $1.05. Therefore, Ashland's P/E ratio for today is 68.33. PE RATIO(68.33) = STOCK PRICE($71.75) / TTM EPS($1.05)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.