Which has better valuation & earnings, ASH or ALB?

Albemarle has higher revenue and earnings than Ashland. Albemarle is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ashland, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Ashland $1.82B 1.61 -$845M -$15.42 N/A Albemarle $5.14B 3.44 -$510.63M -$3.41 N/A

Is ASH or ALB more profitable?

Albemarle has a net margin of -5.00% compared to Ashland's net margin of -39.03%. Ashland's return on equity of 8.06% beat Albemarle's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Ashland -39.03% 8.06% 3.33% Albemarle -5.00% 5.22% 2.51%

Does the media refer more to ASH or ALB?

In the previous week, Ashland had 4 more articles in the media than Albemarle. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Ashland and 10 mentions for Albemarle. Albemarle's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat Ashland's score of 0.04 indicating that Albemarle is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Ashland 2 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 4 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Albemarle 7 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, CBT or ASH?

Cabot has higher revenue and earnings than Ashland. Ashland is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cabot, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Cabot $3.71B 1.22 $331M $5.29 16.54 Ashland $1.82B 1.61 -$845M -$15.42 N/A

Is CBT or ASH more profitable?

Cabot has a net margin of 7.97% compared to Ashland's net margin of -39.03%. Cabot's return on equity of 21.33% beat Ashland's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Cabot 7.97% 21.33% 9.48% Ashland -39.03% 8.06% 3.33%

Does the media favor CBT or ASH?

In the previous week, Ashland had 9 more articles in the media than Cabot. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Ashland and 5 mentions for Cabot. Cabot's average media sentiment score of 0.18 beat Ashland's score of 0.04 indicating that Cabot is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Cabot 0 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Ashland 2 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 4 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, ASH or FUL?

H. B. Fuller has higher revenue and earnings than Ashland. Ashland is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than H. B. Fuller, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Ashland $1.82B 1.61 -$845M -$15.42 N/A H. B. Fuller $3.47B 0.99 $151.97M $3.03 20.87

Is ASH or FUL more profitable?

H. B. Fuller has a net margin of 4.62% compared to Ashland's net margin of -39.03%. H. B. Fuller's return on equity of 11.84% beat Ashland's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Ashland -39.03% 8.06% 3.33% H. B. Fuller 4.62% 11.84% 4.52%

Does the media favor ASH or FUL?

In the previous week, Ashland had 6 more articles in the media than H. B. Fuller. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Ashland and 8 mentions for H. B. Fuller. H. B. Fuller's average media sentiment score of 0.53 beat Ashland's score of 0.04 indicating that H. B. Fuller is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Ashland 2 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 4 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral H. B. Fuller 1 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts prefer NEU or ASH?

Ashland has a consensus price target of $62.67, suggesting a potential downside of 2.33%. Given Ashland's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Ashland is more favorable than NewMarket. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score NewMarket 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00 Ashland 2 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 6 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.36

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, NEU or ASH?

NewMarket has higher revenue and earnings than Ashland. Ashland is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NewMarket, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio NewMarket $2.69B 2.69 $418.75M $43.78 18.00 Ashland $1.82B 1.61 -$845M -$15.42 N/A

Is NEU or ASH more profitable?

NewMarket has a net margin of 15.25% compared to Ashland's net margin of -39.03%. NewMarket's return on equity of 24.12% beat Ashland's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets NewMarket 15.25% 24.12% 12.24% Ashland -39.03% 8.06% 3.33%

Does the media refer more to NEU or ASH?

In the previous week, Ashland had 13 more articles in the media than NewMarket. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Ashland and 1 mentions for NewMarket. Ashland's average media sentiment score of 0.04 beat NewMarket's score of 0.00 indicating that Ashland is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment NewMarket 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Ashland 2 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 4 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Is CE or ASH more profitable?

Celanese has a net margin of -11.54% compared to Ashland's net margin of -39.03%. Celanese's return on equity of 9.92% beat Ashland's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Celanese -11.54% 9.92% 2.12% Ashland -39.03% 8.06% 3.33%

Does the media prefer CE or ASH?

In the previous week, Ashland had 9 more articles in the media than Celanese. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Ashland and 5 mentions for Celanese. Celanese's average media sentiment score of 0.30 beat Ashland's score of 0.04 indicating that Celanese is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Celanese 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Ashland 2 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 4 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Ashland (ASH) Competitors

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ASH vs. ALB, CBT, FUL, NEU, and CE

Should you buy Ashland stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Ashland with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Ashland include Albemarle (ALB), Cabot (CBT), H. B. Fuller (FUL), NewMarket (NEU), and Celanese (CE). These companies are all part of the "basic materials" sector.

How does Ashland compare to Albemarle?

Ashland (NYSE:ASH) and Albemarle (NYSE:ALB) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation and profitability.

Ashland pays an annual dividend of $1.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Albemarle pays an annual dividend of $1.62 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Ashland pays out -10.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Albemarle pays out -47.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Ashland has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years and Albemarle has raised its dividend for 30 consecutive years.

Ashland presently has a consensus target price of $62.67, suggesting a potential downside of 2.33%. Albemarle has a consensus target price of $202.54, suggesting a potential upside of 35.08%. Given Albemarle's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Albemarle is more favorable than Ashland.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ashland	2 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.36
Albemarle	1 Sell rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.59

94.0% of Ashland shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.9% of Albemarle shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of Ashland shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Albemarle shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Ashland has a beta of 0.43, meaning that its stock price is 57% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Albemarle has a beta of 1.31, meaning that its stock price is 31% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Ashland had 4 more articles in the media than Albemarle. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Ashland and 10 mentions for Albemarle. Albemarle's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat Ashland's score of 0.04 indicating that Albemarle is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Ashland	2 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	4 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Albemarle	7 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Albemarle has a net margin of -5.00% compared to Ashland's net margin of -39.03%. Ashland's return on equity of 8.06% beat Albemarle's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ashland	-39.03%	8.06%	3.33%
Albemarle	-5.00%	5.22%	2.51%

Albemarle has higher revenue and earnings than Ashland. Albemarle is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ashland, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Ashland	$1.82B	1.61	-$845M	-$15.42	N/A
Albemarle	$5.14B	3.44	-$510.63M	-$3.41	N/A

Summary

Albemarle beats Ashland on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ashland compare to Cabot?

Cabot (NYSE:CBT) and Ashland (NYSE:ASH) are both mid-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, valuation, risk and analyst recommendations.

Cabot has a beta of 0.82, indicating that its share price is 18% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ashland has a beta of 0.43, indicating that its share price is 57% less volatile than the broader market.

Cabot pays an annual dividend of $1.89 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Ashland pays an annual dividend of $1.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Cabot pays out 35.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ashland pays out -10.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Cabot has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years and Ashland has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years. Ashland is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

93.2% of Cabot shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.0% of Ashland shares are held by institutional investors. 3.1% of Cabot shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Ashland shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Ashland had 9 more articles in the media than Cabot. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Ashland and 5 mentions for Cabot. Cabot's average media sentiment score of 0.18 beat Ashland's score of 0.04 indicating that Cabot is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Cabot	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Ashland	2 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	4 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Cabot has a net margin of 7.97% compared to Ashland's net margin of -39.03%. Cabot's return on equity of 21.33% beat Ashland's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Cabot	7.97%	21.33%	9.48%
Ashland	-39.03%	8.06%	3.33%

Cabot presently has a consensus price target of $83.80, indicating a potential downside of 4.22%. Ashland has a consensus price target of $62.67, indicating a potential downside of 2.33%. Given Ashland's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Ashland is more favorable than Cabot.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Cabot	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.14
Ashland	2 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.36

Cabot has higher revenue and earnings than Ashland. Ashland is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cabot, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Cabot	$3.71B	1.22	$331M	$5.29	16.54
Ashland	$1.82B	1.61	-$845M	-$15.42	N/A

Summary

Cabot beats Ashland on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ashland compare to H. B. Fuller?

Ashland (NYSE:ASH) and H. B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL) are both mid-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk and earnings.

Ashland presently has a consensus target price of $62.67, suggesting a potential downside of 2.33%. H. B. Fuller has a consensus target price of $66.40, suggesting a potential upside of 5.01%. Given H. B. Fuller's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe H. B. Fuller is more favorable than Ashland.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ashland	2 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.36
H. B. Fuller	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.71

In the previous week, Ashland had 6 more articles in the media than H. B. Fuller. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Ashland and 8 mentions for H. B. Fuller. H. B. Fuller's average media sentiment score of 0.53 beat Ashland's score of 0.04 indicating that H. B. Fuller is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Ashland	2 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	4 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
H. B. Fuller	1 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

H. B. Fuller has higher revenue and earnings than Ashland. Ashland is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than H. B. Fuller, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Ashland	$1.82B	1.61	-$845M	-$15.42	N/A
H. B. Fuller	$3.47B	0.99	$151.97M	$3.03	20.87

H. B. Fuller has a net margin of 4.62% compared to Ashland's net margin of -39.03%. H. B. Fuller's return on equity of 11.84% beat Ashland's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ashland	-39.03%	8.06%	3.33%
H. B. Fuller	4.62%	11.84%	4.52%

Ashland pays an annual dividend of $1.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. H. B. Fuller pays an annual dividend of $0.98 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Ashland pays out -10.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. H. B. Fuller pays out 32.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Ashland has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years and H. B. Fuller has increased its dividend for 57 consecutive years. Ashland is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

94.0% of Ashland shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.9% of H. B. Fuller shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of Ashland shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of H. B. Fuller shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Ashland has a beta of 0.43, suggesting that its share price is 57% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, H. B. Fuller has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

H. B. Fuller beats Ashland on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ashland compare to NewMarket?

NewMarket (NYSE:NEU) and Ashland (NYSE:ASH) are both mid-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability and earnings.

NewMarket has higher revenue and earnings than Ashland. Ashland is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NewMarket, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
NewMarket	$2.69B	2.69	$418.75M	$43.78	18.00
Ashland	$1.82B	1.61	-$845M	-$15.42	N/A

NewMarket pays an annual dividend of $12.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Ashland pays an annual dividend of $1.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. NewMarket pays out 27.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ashland pays out -10.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. NewMarket has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years and Ashland has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years. Ashland is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Ashland has a consensus price target of $62.67, suggesting a potential downside of 2.33%. Given Ashland's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Ashland is more favorable than NewMarket.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
NewMarket	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Ashland	2 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.36

NewMarket has a beta of 0.56, indicating that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ashland has a beta of 0.43, indicating that its stock price is 57% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Ashland had 13 more articles in the media than NewMarket. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Ashland and 1 mentions for NewMarket. Ashland's average media sentiment score of 0.04 beat NewMarket's score of 0.00 indicating that Ashland is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
NewMarket	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Ashland	2 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	4 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

61.1% of NewMarket shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.0% of Ashland shares are held by institutional investors. 8.6% of NewMarket shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Ashland shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

NewMarket has a net margin of 15.25% compared to Ashland's net margin of -39.03%. NewMarket's return on equity of 24.12% beat Ashland's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
NewMarket	15.25%	24.12%	12.24%
Ashland	-39.03%	8.06%	3.33%

Summary

NewMarket beats Ashland on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ashland compare to Celanese?

Celanese (NYSE:CE) and Ashland (NYSE:ASH) are both mid-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, risk and earnings.

Celanese presently has a consensus price target of $67.81, suggesting a potential upside of 41.22%. Ashland has a consensus price target of $62.67, suggesting a potential downside of 2.33%. Given Celanese's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Celanese is more favorable than Ashland.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Celanese	1 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Ashland	2 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.36

Ashland has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Celanese. Celanese is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ashland, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Celanese	$9.54B	0.55	-$1.17B	-$10.01	N/A
Ashland	$1.82B	1.61	-$845M	-$15.42	N/A

In the previous week, Ashland had 9 more articles in the media than Celanese. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Ashland and 5 mentions for Celanese. Celanese's average media sentiment score of 0.30 beat Ashland's score of 0.04 indicating that Celanese is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Celanese	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Ashland	2 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	4 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Celanese pays an annual dividend of $0.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Ashland pays an annual dividend of $1.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Celanese pays out -1.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ashland pays out -10.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Ashland has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years. Ashland is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Celanese has a beta of 0.74, suggesting that its share price is 26% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ashland has a beta of 0.43, suggesting that its share price is 57% less volatile than the broader market.

98.9% of Celanese shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.0% of Ashland shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Celanese shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Ashland shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Celanese has a net margin of -11.54% compared to Ashland's net margin of -39.03%. Celanese's return on equity of 9.92% beat Ashland's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Celanese	-11.54%	9.92%	2.12%
Ashland	-39.03%	8.06%	3.33%

Summary

Celanese beats Ashland on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Ashland	CHEM Industry	Materials Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$2.94B	$15.60B	$4.64B	$23.13B
Dividend Yield	2.47%	1.93%	5.00%	4.06%
P/E Ratio	-4.16	35.65	22.87	31.08
Price / Sales	1.61	2.53	5,912.90	20.72
Price / Cash	2.80	14.83	24.30	18.65
Price / Book	1.54	4.98	8.84	4.65
Net Income	-$845M	$376.36M	$157.26M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-0.61%	-1.40%	-3.70%	-1.05%
1 Month Performance	12.17%	1.11%	-4.21%	0.18%
1 Year Performance	28.04%	18.64%	51.96%	24.24%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
ASH Ashland	2.5307 of 5 stars	$64.16 -5.2%	$62.67 -2.3%	+38.8%	$2.94B	$1.82B	N/A	2,900	Gap Down
ALB Albemarle	4.6508 of 5 stars	$168.87 -0.9%	$203.04 +20.2%	+175.2%	$20.10B	$5.14B	N/A	7,800	Gap Down
CBT Cabot	3.3157 of 5 stars	$89.02 +1.6%	$83.80 -5.9%	+24.1%	$4.52B	$3.71B	16.83	4,100	News Coverage Positive News
FUL H. B. Fuller	4.8683 of 5 stars	$64.34 +1.1%	$63.80 -0.8%	+18.0%	$3.47B	$3.47B	21.23	7,100	Upcoming Earnings
NEU NewMarket	1.5187 of 5 stars	$815.98 -2.1%	N/A	+20.1%	$7.66B	$2.73B	18.64	2,050

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