ASH:NYE-Ashland Global Holdings Inc (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Specialty Chemicals | NYE

Last Closing Price

USD 98.86

Change

+0.10 (+0.10)%

Market Cap

USD 5.34B

Volume

0.23M

Avg Analyst Target

USD 123.31 (+24.73%)

Avg User Target

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Average Analyst Rating

Verdict

Fundamental Analysis

Verdict

Ashland Global Holdings Inc (ASH) Stock Analysis:
Based on the Ashland Global Holdings Inc stock forecasts from 7 analysts, the average analyst target price for Ashland Global Holdings Inc is USD 123.31 over the next 12 months. Ashland Global Holdings Inc’s average analyst rating is Strong Buy. Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of Ashland Global Holdings Inc is Neutral, which is based on 6 positive signals and 7 negative signals. At the last closing, Ashland Global Holdings Inc’s stock price was USD 98.86. Ashland Global Holdings Inc’s stock price has changed by +1.20% over the past week, -6.93% over the past month and +11.00% over the last year.

About

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. provides additives and specialty ingredients worldwide. It operates through Life Sciences; Personal Care & Household; Specialty Additives; and Intermediates and Solvents segments. The Life Sciences segment offers pharmaceutical solutions, including co ...Read More

Company Website : https://www.ashland.com

Address : 8145 Blazer Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States, 19808

Employees : 3,800

Fiscal Year End : September

Currency: USD

Country : USA

Technical Indicators

Beta : 1.28

52 Week High : 111.05

Short Ratio : 2.45

52 Week Low : 81.15

Shorted Shares : 1,179,643

200 Day Moving Average : 96.73

Shorted Shares Previous Month : 2,201,141

50 Day Moving Average : 98.52

Shares Held By Insiders : 0.34%

Short Percentage : 2.36%

Shares Held by Institutions : 98.58%

Dividend Yield : 1.22%

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Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Relative Returns (From:    To: 2022-05-16 )

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ETFs Containing ASH

Symbol Name Weight Mer Price(Change) Market Cap
HSMV First Trust Horizon Manag.. 0.00 % 0.80 %

-0.03 (-0.11%)

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs.
Industry/Classification (Specialty Chemicals)		 Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -8.17% 60% D- 64% D
Dividend Return 0.28% 24% F 16% F
Total Return -7.90% 60% D- 62% D-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 10.31% 80% B- 87% B+
Dividend Return 1.34% 45% F 27% F
Total Return 11.65% 80% B- 85% B
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 55.93% 79% C+ 75% C
Dividend Return 8.36% 44% F 28% F
Total Return 64.29% 76% C 74% C
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 10.57% 58% F 64% D
Dividend Return 1.45% 48% F 34% F
Total Return 12.01% 53% F 62% D-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 21.27% 77% C+ 54% F
Risk Adjusted Return 56.48% 84% B 68% D+
Market Capitalization 5.34B 62% D- 76% C
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 87%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification
(Specialty Chemicals)		 Ratio vs. Market
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 6.10 91% A- 86% B
Price/Book Ratio 1.54 74% C 50% F
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 9.54 66% D 41% F
EV/EBITDA 11.73 47% F 46% F
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 5.39% 26% F 34% F
Return on Invested Capital 4.56% 17% F 44% F
Return on Assets 2.27% 15% F 46% F
Debt to Equity Ratio 57.99% 61% D- 56% F
Technical Ratios  
Dividend Yield 1.22% 26% F 8% F
Short Ratio 2.45 62% D- 45% F
Short Percent 2.36% 44% F 60% D-
Beta 1.28 58% F 32% F
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 97%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

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Fundamental Analysis Breakdown

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.