(ASH) Ashland Global Holdings - Ratings and Ratios

Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) is a global leader in additives and specialty ingredients, serving North and Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and other international markets. The company operates through four core segments: Life Sciences, Personal Care, Specialty Additives, and Intermediates. In Life Sciences, Ashland delivers pharmaceutical solutions such as controlled-release polymers, disintegrants, and solubilizers, as well as nutrition solutions including thickeners and stabilizers. The Personal Care segment focuses on natural and biodegradable ingredients for applications like toothpaste, mouthwash, and household products. Specialty Additives provides rheology modifiers, surfactants, and advanced ceramics for industries such as automotive and electronics. The Intermediates segment produces 1,4-butanediol and related derivatives, including n-methylpyrrolidone, used in various industrial applications. Ashland serves diverse markets, including architectural coatings, construction, energy, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals. Formerly known as Ashland Global Holdings Inc., the company rebranded as Ashland Inc. in August 2022. Founded in 1924, it is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.

From a technical perspective, ASH is currently trading at 53.41 with a 20-day average volume of 587,050. The stock is below its 50-day SMA of 56.56 and significantly below its 200-day SMA of 74.34, indicating bearish momentum. The ATR of 2.42 suggests moderate volatility. On the fundamental side, Ashland’s market cap stands at 2.5 billion USD with a forward P/E of 11.93, signaling undervaluation potential. The P/B ratio of 0.97 indicates the stock is trading near book value. The P/S ratio of 1.23 reflects modest revenue valuation. However, the negative RoE of -0.89 raises concerns about profitability. Over the next three months, ASH is likely to face resistance at 56.56 (50-day SMA) and support at 51.89 (20-day SMA). If the stock breaks below 51.89, it could test lower levels. Conversely, a breakout above 56.56 may signal a trend reversal. Investors should monitor volume and price action relative to these key levels.