Ashtead Group/£AHT
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About Ashtead Group
ASHTED GRP PLC UNSP/ADR
Ticker
£AHT
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
Trading Companies and Distributors
Headquarters
Employees
25,041
ISIN
GB0000536739
Website
Ashtead Group Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£21B
18.73
£2.58
1.08
£0.97
2.01%
Price and volume
Market cap
£21B
Beta
1.08
52-week high
£63.64
52-week low
£34.77
Average daily volume
868K
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)
4.57%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
3,582.727
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)
£320,350
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
7.42%
Return on equity (TTM)
20.48%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
18.729
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.616
Price to book
2.71
Price to tangible book (TTM)
5.2
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
16.429
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
6.09%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
293.68%
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.01%
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.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Ashtead Group stock?
Ashtead Group (AHT) has a market cap of £21B as of July 18, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Ashtead Group stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Ashtead Group (AHT) stock is 18.73 as of July 18, 2025.
Does Ashtead Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Ashtead Group (AHT) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 18, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.9678 and the yield is 2.01%. 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.