What Is Ashland Inc. (ASH) Worth in 2026?
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Ashland Inc.'s intrinsic value is estimated at $88.88, presenting a divided outlook at the current price of $65.91. With an average implied return of +34.9% across a split 5–5 (bull–bear) consensus, the model spread of +367.1% underscores analytical uncertainty. Notably, EPV sees the most upside at +274.6% (fair value: $246.89), while ML-RIV is the most conservative at -92.5% ($4.94). The spread between these extremes — +367.1% — reveals how different analytical frameworks can reach starkly different conclusions. Among models with highest confidence, EPV lean bullish — adding weight to the bullish side of the thesis.
What Do the Models Say About ASH?
12 of 13 models are currently active for ASH. Of these, 7 models suggest upside while 5 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates ASH's intrinsic value at $78.97, implying +19.8% upside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →
How Does ASH Rank in Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products?
Among 3 Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products stocks, ASH ranks #2 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 5.3/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 5.3 reflects mixed fundamentals.
Ashland Inc.'s positioning within the Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products segment means that book-to-bill ratio plays an outsized role in fundamental analysis. The sector's unique characteristics — including automation and productivity gains — shape both the opportunity set and risk profile.
Is ASH a Value Trap?
CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns ASH a score of 18/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →
Multi-Model Methodology
12 of 13 models are active for Ashland Inc.. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Ashland Inc. scores 5.3 out of 10 on our 32-signal quality assessment, a moderate rating that shows mixed signals across our quality framework with notable weaknesses. The QOC score synthesizes profitability margins, revenue growth reliability, debt management, and capital allocation into a single metric designed to separate durable businesses from statistically cheap ones.
The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +367.1% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →
Data Sources & Confidence
Every ASH valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →
Across ASH's 12 active models, average confidence is 42%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.
CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →
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