Ashland Profit Margin

Ashland (ASH) currently reports a profit margin of 2.82% as of June 2026. That compares with -40.78% in the prior-year period — up 106.9% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.33%. Use the charts on this page to explore Ashland's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Ashland's profit margin increased from -40.78% to 2.82% — a 106.9% year-over-year increase (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Ashland's profit margin of 2.82% is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.33%. That is roughly 72.7% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Ashland's current 2.82% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 10.33%) and against ASH's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 2.82%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 10.33%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Ashland, and consider following ASH for alerts when major investors trade the stock.