Ashtead Group/£AHT
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About Ashtead Group
Ashtead Group is an international equipment rental company, primarily operating in the United States and the United Kingdom under the Sunbelt Rentals brand. The company supplies a wide range of construction and industrial equipment, including earthmovers, aerial work platforms, and power equipment, to diverse industries such as construction, manufacturing, facility management, and event planning. Founded in 1947 and headquartered in London, England, Ashtead Group has expanded its footprint with significant operations in North America, where it generates the majority of its revenue. The company's strategic focus on broadening its market presence through both organic growth and acquisitions, coupled with a flexible rental model, supports its competitive position within the equipment rental industry.
Ticker
£AHT
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
Trading Companies and Distributors
Headquarters
Employees
25,041
Website
Ashtead Group Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£22B
19.34
£2.62
1.08
£0.97
1.91%
Price and volume
Market cap
£22B
Beta
1.08
52-week high
£63.64
52-week low
£34.77
Average daily volume
865K
Dividend rate
£0.97
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.294
Quick ratio
1.2
Long term debt to equity
131.107
Total debt to equity
135.003
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
36.03%
Interest coverage (TTM)
4.53%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
3,629.454
Gross margin (TTM)
96.42%
Net profit margin (TTM)
14.00%
Operating margin (TTM)
23.84%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
24.41%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£325,770
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
7.42%
Return on equity (TTM)
20.48%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
19.345
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.702
Price to book
2.85
Price to tangible book (TTM)
5.48
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
16.97
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
5.89%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
2.987
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.91%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-0.62%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-4.92%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
10.67%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
14.78%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
7.33%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
15.74%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
10.52%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
18.17%
What the Analysts think about Ashtead Group
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Ashtead Group stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Ashtead Group's U.S. subsidiary, Sunbelt Rentals, reported a 13.2% increase in total revenue to $9.3 billion for fiscal year 2024, indicating strong performance in its largest market. (khl.com)
The company invested $4.3 billion in capital across existing locations and greenfields, and $905 million on 26 bolt-on acquisitions, adding 113 locations in North America, positioning itself for future growth. (research-tree.com)
Ashtead Group plans to move its primary listing to the U.S. by the first quarter of 2026, aiming to capitalize on stronger investor interest and higher market valuations. (reuters.com)
Ashtead Group forecasted flat to 4% annual rental revenue growth for the fiscal year ending April 2026, reflecting challenges in the U.S. non-residential construction sector due to high interest rates and supply chain disruptions. (reuters.com)
The company missed third-quarter profit and revenue expectations in March 2025, pressured by weakness in the U.S. construction sector, leading to a 3.5% drop in share price. (reuters.com)
Ashtead's debt increased to $10.7 billion in fiscal year 2024 from $9 billion the previous year, raising concerns about its financial leverage. (forbes.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 6 Jul 2025.
Ashtead Group Financial Performance
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Ashtead Group Earnings Performance
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Upcoming events
Aug7
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Dividend·Ex-dividend
Sept10
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Dividend·Payment
$0.72Per share
FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Ashtead Group stock?
Ashtead Group (AHT) has a market cap of £22B as of August 01, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Ashtead Group stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Ashtead Group (AHT) stock is 19.34 as of August 01, 2025.
Does Ashtead Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Ashtead Group (AHT) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of August 01, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.9678 and the yield is 1.91%. Ashtead Group has a payout ratio of 36.03% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Ashtead Group dividend payment date?
The next Ashtead Group (AHT) dividend payment is scheduled for September 10, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Ashtead Group?
Ashtead Group (AHT) has a beta rating of 1.08. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.