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Ashtead Group PLC(AHT)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward69High
Risk39Moderate
📊75%Data
2.1% dividend yield
AHT
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
Ashtead Group PLC | Industrials
Quality Compounder
Market Cap:22.03Bn
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Reward Rating
69
High
Top 25% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
39
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 6011p.

What is Ashtead Group PLC?

Ashtead Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the construction, industrial, and general equipment rental business under the Sunbelt Rentals brand name in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.

AHT · Verdict

Solid reward · moderate risk

AHT stands out on cash flow and profitability, but watch the balance sheet signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

AHT · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 4

  • Cash flow89/100

    16% free-cash-flow margin

  • Profitability86/100

    14% net margin · 19% ROE

  • Valuation73/100

    P/E 13.9× · PEG 1.08

  • Growth70/100

    Rev +10.7% CAGR · earnings +6.5%

Watchouts 1

  • Balance sheet39/100

    Interest covered 4.6×

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Ashtead Group PLC?

Ashtead Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the construction, industrial, and general equipment rental business under the Sunbelt Rentals brand name in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. It provides pumps, power generation, heating, cooling, scaffolding, traffic management, temporary flooring, structures and fencing, trench shoring, and lifting solutions. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Industrials sector, with a market capitalisation of 22.03B, and a P/E ratio of 21.6x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
💰 Profitability
Strong margins and consistent earnings support financial stability.
⚠️ Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
💸 Valuation
Valuation appears fair relative to current fundamentals.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: High (69)

The scoring profile indicates moderate reward potential, with profitability and valuation as the leading contributors. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorIndustrials
Market Cap22.03B
P/E Ratio21.5628
Dividend Yield2.06%
52 Week High5819.8861
52 Week Low3422.5181
Last AnnualApril
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding414M
No. of Employees25,428
IndustryRental & Leasing Services
ExchangeLSE
Beta1.125
CurrencyGBX · Reports in USD
Websitewww.ashtead-group.com
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