Ashtead Group plc Share Price and Company Fundamentals
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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 offers its products and services for airports, highways and bridges, office buildings, data centres, schools and universities, shopping centres, residential, remodeling, manufacturing plants, and green energy applications in the construction markets; maintenance, repair, and operations of office and apartment complexes, data and shopping centers, and golf courses, as well as industrial, entertainment and conference venues; entertainment and special events, such as national and sporting events, concerts, film and television production, theme parks, festivals, farmers' markets, local 5k runs, and cycle races; emergency response and restoration applications comprising fire, hurricanes, flooding, tornadoes, winter storms, residential emergencies, health emergencies, alternative care facilities, points of distribution, and healthcare testing facilities; and state and local government facilities, including government, hospitals, parks and recreation departments, and schools and universities, as well as for pavement/kerb repairs. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Key Metrics
PE ratio
21.52
PB ratio
402.46
Dividend yield
1.57%
Beta
1.13
Market cap
£21.76B
Enterprise value
£32.60B
Company profile
| Industry / Sector | Rental & Leasing Services / Industrials |
|---|---|
| Full time employees | 25428 |
| Website | https://www.ashtead-group.com |
| Mailing address | 100 Cheapside London EC2V 6DT United Kingdom |
| Phone / Fax | 44 20 7726 9700 / |
Dividends
Dividend yield
1.57%
Dividend amount
£0.81
Payout ratio
32.29%
5Y Avg. yield
-%
Ashtead Group plc paid £0.81 dividend and the ex-dividend date was 08 Jan 2026.The dividend payout ratio is 32.29%. The dividend payout ratio is defined as the amout of dividend paid divided by the earnings of the company.AHT dividend payout ratio is less than 70. This is ideal as it gives company room to grow the dividends and also the excess earnings can be invested in company for growth.
Company Executives
As of Feb 2026, following are the company executives and directors listed on Ashtead Group plc.
| Name | Title | Age | Total Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Brendan Christopher Horgan | CEO & Executive Director | 52 | |
| Mr. Alexander W. Pease | Chief Financial Officer | 53 | |
| Mr. Will Shaw | Director of Investor Relations | ||
| Mr. John Washburn | SVP Sales & Marketing | ||
| Mr. Anthony J. Miller | Executive Vice President | ||
| Mr. Douglas McLuckie | Managing Director of ESG | ||
| Ms. Cheryl Black | Senior Vice President of Culture & Engagement | ||
| Mr. Alan Fraser Porter | Secretary | 62 |
Profitability and management effectiveness
Profit margin
13.09%
Operating margin
25.08%
Return on assets
7.00%
Return on equity
19.06%
Profitability ratios are a class of financial metrics that are used to assess a business's ability to generate earnings relative to its revenue, operating costs, balance sheet assets, and shareholders' equity over time, using data from a specific point in time.
The return on equity signifies how well the management is running the company in terms of capital management. The ideal return on equity is greater than 10%. The return on equity is calculated as net income divided by total share holders equity.
Valuation and Trading Info
The market capitalization of Ashtead Group plc is 21.76B and its enterprise value is 32.60B. The enterprise value to revenue ratio of AHT is 3.00. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of AHT is 6.85.
The AHT's stocks Beta value is 1.13 making it 13% more volatile compared to LSE market index. Technology stocks and small caps tend to have higher betas than the market benchmark. This indicates that adding the stock to a portfolio will increase the portfolio’s risk, but also increase its expected return. On the other hand utility stocks often have low betas because they tend to move more slowly than market averages.
Ashtead Group plc (LSE:AHT) Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Ashtead Group plc's Stock Symbol?
Ashtead Group plc trades on LSE under the ticker symbol "AHT".
2. What is Ashtead Group plc's stock price today?
One share of AHT stock can currently be purchased for approximately £5252.
3. How can I contact Ashtead Group plc?
Ashtead Group plc's mailing address is 100 Cheapside London EC2V 6DT United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at 44 20 7726 9700.
4. What is Ashtead Group plc's official website?
The official website of Ashtead Group plc is https://www.ashtead-group.com.