BASF SE (1BAS.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Euronext Milan • BIT:1BAS • DE000BASF111
46.03 EUR
-0.44 (-0.95%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
Overall 1BAS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated 1BAS against 68 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While 1BAS seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. 1BAS has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- 1BAS had positive earnings in the past year.
- 1BAS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In multiple years 1BAS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years 1BAS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- 1BAS has a Return On Assets of 0.36%. This is in the lower half of the industry: 1BAS underperforms 61.97% of its industry peers.
- 1BAS has a Return On Equity of 0.83%. This is in the lower half of the industry: 1BAS underperforms 61.97% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.40%, 1BAS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.66% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for 1BAS is in line with the industry average of 6.72%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.36% | ||
| ROE | 0.83% | ||
| ROIC | 2.4% |
ROA(3y)0.39%
ROA(5y)1.23%
ROE(3y)0.9%
ROE(5y)2.62%
ROIC(3y)5.04%
ROIC(5y)4.85%
1.3 Margins
- 1BAS has a worse Profit Margin (0.43%) than 60.56% of its industry peers.
- 1BAS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- 1BAS has a Operating Margin (2.99%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1BAS has declined.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 25.75%, 1BAS is doing worse than 66.20% of the companies in the same industry.
- 1BAS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.43% | ||
| GM | 25.75% |
OM growth 3Y-20.75%
OM growth 5Y-6.65%
PM growth 3Y-34.34%
PM growth 5Y-32.5%
GM growth 3Y0.64%
GM growth 5Y-1.3%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 1BAS is destroying value.
- 1BAS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for 1BAS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, 1BAS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.33 indicates that 1BAS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- 1BAS has a Altman-Z score (2.33) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 1BAS has a debt to FCF ratio of 76.45. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as 1BAS would need 76.45 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- 1BAS has a Debt to FCF ratio (76.45) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58 indicates that 1BAS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.58, 1BAS is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.85% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.58 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 76.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.33 |
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC5.91%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.92 indicates that 1BAS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- 1BAS's Current ratio of 1.92 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1BAS outperforms 61.97% of its industry peers.
- 1BAS has a Quick Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that 1BAS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- 1BAS has a Quick ratio (1.16) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.92 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.91% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.33% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, 1BAS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.94% in the last year.
- 1BAS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.93% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.91%
EPS 3Y-19.55%
EPS 5Y-2.33%
EPS Q2Q%62.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.94%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.01%
Revenue growth 5Y1.93%
Sales Q2Q%-3.23%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, 1BAS will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.36% on average per year.
- 1BAS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.85% yearly.
EPS Next Y-24.78%
EPS Next 2Y-12.35%
EPS Next 3Y-0.86%
EPS Next 5Y1.36%
Revenue Next Year-5.6%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.37%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.5%
Revenue Next 5Y0.85%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.57, which indicates a correct valuation of 1BAS.
- 1BAS's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. 1BAS is cheaper than 80.28% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.32. 1BAS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.02, 1BAS is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 1BAS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.97% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.57. 1BAS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 1BAS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. 1BAS is cheaper than 66.20% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of 1BAS is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 137.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-12.35%
EPS Next 3Y-0.86%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- 1BAS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.90%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.28, 1BAS pays a better dividend. On top of this 1BAS pays more dividend than 83.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 1BAS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.9% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of 1BAS has a limited annual growth rate of 2.83%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.83%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 1BAS pays out 788.28% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- 1BAS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP788.28%
EPS Next 2Y-12.35%
EPS Next 3Y-0.86%
BASF SE / 1BAS.MI FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for 1BAS stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to 1BAS.MI.
What is the valuation status for 1BAS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to BASF SE (1BAS.MI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of 1BAS stock?
BASF SE (1BAS.MI) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of BASF SE (1BAS.MI) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BASF SE (1BAS.MI) is 14.57 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.25.
How sustainable is the dividend of BASF SE (1BAS.MI) stock?
The dividend rating of BASF SE (1BAS.MI) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 788.28%.