AshlandASH.NValuation Analysis
Based on the blended 10-year P/E and P/B percentiles, the stock currently sits in the “Richly Valued” zone.
As of Oct 16, 2026, Ashland (ASH.N) trades at a P/E of 63.00x, P/B of 1.75x, P/S of 1.77x, and a dividend yield of 1.76%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E sits at the 83rd percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 92nd percentile over 3Y); P/B sits at the 84th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 96th percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 52nd percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 62nd percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/E ranks at the 94th percentile within its industry and the 88th percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 4.83%, ranking at the 32nd percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
The P/E and P/B long-window percentiles differ by only 0.9 points, pointing to a consistent valuation read across both metrics. Its P/E percentile is roughly the same whether measured against the industry or the broader market. Breaking down the total shareholder yield: 1.76% comes from cash dividends, with an implied ~3.07% from buybacks — a fairly balanced mix of both channels. Ashland operates in the Wholesale Trade sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Also listed as: NYSE: ASH · ASH
Want the full picture on whether Ashland (ASH.N) is under- or over-valued? See the full 3Y / 5Y / 10Y / 20Y P/E, P/B, P/S, Dividend Yield & Total Shareholder Yield percentile matrix and the interactive ECharts trend chart on this page.
Historical Percentiles by Metric
| Metric | Current | Market Percentile | Industry Percentile | 3Y Pctl | 5Y Pctl | 10Y Pctl | 20Y Pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | 63.00 | ||||||
| P/B (MRQ) | 1.75 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | 1.77 | ||||||
| Dividend Yield | 1.76% | ||||||
| Buyback + Div Yield | 4.83% |