Ashtead Group/£AHT
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About Ashtead Group
Ashtead Group, ticker AHT, is an international equipment rental company with extensive networks in the US, UK, and Canada, trading under the brand name Sunbelt Rentals. Founded in 1947, the company primarily engages in the rental of a full range of construction and industrial equipment across various applications to a diverse customer base. Ashtead operates in the sector of industrial services and equipment rental, providing tools and machinery to industries including construction and maintenance.
Ticker
£AHT
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
Trading Companies & Distributors
Headquarters
Employees
25,164
ISIN
GB0000536739
Website
Ashtead Group Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£19B
17.33
£2.56
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£0.97
2.18%
Price and volume
Market cap
£19B
52-week high
£63.64
52-week low
£34.77
Average daily volume
853K
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)
4.54%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
3,550.59
Gross margin (TTM)
96.42%
Net profit margin (TTM)
14.00%
Operating margin (TTM)
23.70%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
24.41%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£318,580
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
7.37%
Return on equity (TTM)
20.48%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
17.334
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.421
Price to book
2.51
Price to tangible book (TTM)
4.81
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
15.207
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
6.58%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
292.04%
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.18%
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%
What the Analysts think about Ashtead Group
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Ashtead Group stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Ashtead Group's plan to move its primary listing to New York aims to capitalize on deeper capital markets and increased liquidity, potentially enhancing shareholder value. (ft.com)
Analysts maintain a 'Strong Buy' consensus on Ashtead Group, with an average 12-month price target of GBX 6,231.25, indicating a potential upside of over 50%. (tipranks.com)
Ashtead Group's CEO, Brendan Horgan, demonstrated confidence in the company's prospects by purchasing £213,000 worth of shares amid recent stock price declines. (ft.com)
Ashtead Group missed third-quarter profit and revenue expectations due to weakness in the U.S. construction sector, leading to a 3.5% drop in shares. (reuters.com)
The company's P/Earnings NTM ratio is significantly higher than the average of its sector, suggesting potential overvaluation. (infrontanalytics.com)
Ashtead Group's plan to move its primary listing to New York may lead to its exit from the FTSE 100 index, potentially reducing its appeal to UK-focused investors. (ft.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 4 Jun 2025.
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Upcoming events
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Dividend·Payment
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Ashtead Group stock?
Ashtead Group (AHT) has a market cap of £19B as of June 20, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Ashtead Group stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Ashtead Group (AHT) stock is 17.33 as of June 20, 2025.
Does Ashtead Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Ashtead Group (AHT) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 20, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.9678 and the yield is 2.18%. 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) does not currently have a Beta indicator.