- Previous Rank344
- Revenues ($M)7,621
- Revenue Percent Change-2.5%
- Profits ($M)233
- Profits Percent Change-65.9%
- Market Value (as of March 31, 2015)8,818
Distributor of chemicals and plastics and the manufacturer of chemical specialty and performance products is based in Covington, Kentucky.
Company Info
| CEO | William A. Wulfsohn |
| Industry | Chemicals |
| Sector | Chemicals |
| HQ Location | Covington, KY |
| Website | http://www.ashland.com |
| Years on List | 21 |
Key Financials (last fiscal year)
| $ millions | % change | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues ($M) | 7,621 | -2.5% |
| Profits ($M) | 233 | -65.9% |
| Total Stockholder Equity | 3,583 | - |
| Employees | 11,000 | - |
| Market Value (as of March 31, 2015) | 8,818 | - |
Profit Ratios
| Profit as % of Revenues | 3.1% |
| Profits as % of Assets | 2.1% |
| Profits as % of Stockholder Equity | 6.5% |
Earnings Per Share (last fiscal year)
| Earnings Per Share ($) | 3 |
| EPS % Change (from 2013) | -65% |
| EPS % Change (5 year annual rate) | 25.6% |
| EPS % Change (10 year annual rate) | -5.5% |
Total Return
| Total Return to Investors (2014) | 25% |
| Total Return to Investors (5 year, annualized) | 26.3% |
| Total Return to Investors (10 year, annualized) | 11.4% |