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
Employees
25,382
Headquarters
Website
Ashtead Group Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£22B
19.93
£2.58
1.09
£0.82
1.60%
Price and volume
Market cap
£22B
Beta
1.09
52-week high
£63.64
52-week low
£34.77
Average daily volume
903K
Dividend rate
£0.82
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.338
Quick ratio
1.235
Long term debt to equity
129.908
Total debt to equity
133.851
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
36.87%
Interest coverage (TTM)
4.57%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
3,604.661
Gross margin (TTM)
96.54%
Net profit margin (TTM)
13.68%
Operating margin (TTM)
23.25%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
24.57%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£324,490
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
7.17%
Return on equity (TTM)
19.66%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
19.931
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.723
Price to book
2.83
Price to tangible book (TTM)
5.41
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
14.371
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
6.96%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
3.572
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.60%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-0.71%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-3.55%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
9.00%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
14.06%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
4.27%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
14.70%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
10.52%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
18.27%
What the Analysts think about Ashtead Group
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Ashtead Group stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Ashtead exceeded FY25 adjusted pre-tax profit expectations with $2.13 billion against a $2.10 billion consensus, underscoring resilient demand and strong operational execution (Reuters).
The company secured shareholder approval to shift its primary listing to the U.S., a move aimed at improving investor access and market valuation upon completion in Q1 2026 (Reuters).
Robust activity in data centre, semiconductor and LNG ‘mega projects’ is expected to offset U.S. non-residential construction weakness, supporting rental revenue growth of up to 4% for FY26 (Reuters).
Ashtead missed its third-quarter profit and revenue estimates as U.S. commercial construction remains subdued, leading to a 3.5% share drop to its lowest level since November 2023 (Reuters).
High interest rates and persistent supply chain challenges are constraining U.S. non-residential construction demand, limiting Ashtead's rental revenue growth potential (Reuters).
Guidance for flat to 4% rental revenue growth in FY26, down from previous mid-single-digit forecasts, signals moderation and market caution amid macro headwinds (Reuters).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 6 Oct 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Ashtead Group stock?
Ashtead Group (AHT) has a market cap of £22B as of October 29, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Ashtead Group stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Ashtead Group (AHT) stock is 19.93 as of October 29, 2025.
Does Ashtead Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Ashtead Group (AHT) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 29, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.8237 and the yield is 1.6%. Ashtead Group has a payout ratio of 36.87% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Ashtead Group dividend payment date?
The next Ashtead Group (AHT) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Ashtead Group?
Ashtead Group (AHT) has a beta rating of 1.09. 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.