BASF SE (BAS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:BAS • DE000BASF111

49.1 EUR
-0.66 (-1.33%)
Last: Feb 5, 2026, 05:36 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to BAS. BAS was compared to 68 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While BAS seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. BAS has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year BAS was profitable.
  • In the past year BAS had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: BAS reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • In the past 5 years BAS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
BAS.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBAS.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

1.2 Ratios

  • BAS has a Return On Assets (0.36%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Return On Equity of BAS (0.83%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.55%, BAS is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BAS is below the industry average of 6.72%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.36%
ROE 0.83%
ROIC 1.55%
ROA(3y)0.39%
ROA(5y)1.23%
ROE(3y)0.9%
ROE(5y)2.62%
ROIC(3y)3.26%
ROIC(5y)3.13%
BAS.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBAS.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of BAS (0.43%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • BAS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of BAS (2.99%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • BAS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • BAS has a worse Gross Margin (25.75%) than 63.24% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BAS has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
BAS.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBAS.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BAS is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, BAS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, BAS has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, BAS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
BAS.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingBAS.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
BAS.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBAS.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.2 Solvency

  • BAS has an Altman-Z score of 2.37. This is not the best score and indicates that BAS is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.37, BAS is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.47% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BAS has a debt to FCF ratio of 76.45. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BAS would need 76.45 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 76.45, BAS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BAS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58. This is a neutral value indicating BAS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.58, BAS is not doing good in the industry: 60.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.58
Debt/FCF 76.45
Altman-Z 2.37
ROIC/WACC0.29
WACC5.43%
BAS.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBAS.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.92 indicates that BAS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • BAS has a better Current ratio (1.92) than 61.76% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.16 indicates that BAS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.16, BAS is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.94% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.92
Quick Ratio 1.16
BAS.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBAS.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • BAS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.91%, which is quite good.
  • BAS shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.33% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, BAS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.94% in the last year.
  • BAS 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, BAS will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.36% on average per year.
  • BAS 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

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
BAS.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBAS.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 20B 40B 60B 80B
BAS.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBAS.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.54 indicates a correct valuation of BAS.
  • 82.35% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BAS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.25, BAS is valued a bit cheaper.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.16, BAS is valued on the expensive side.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BAS is valued a bit cheaper than 60.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.50, BAS is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.54
Fwd PE 18.16
BAS.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBAS.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BAS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BAS is cheaper than 63.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • BAS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 147.06
EV/EBITDA 10.05
BAS.DE Per share dataBAS.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-12.35%
EPS Next 3Y-0.86%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • BAS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.90%, which is a nice return.
  • BAS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.28. BAS pays more dividend than 86.76% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, BAS pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.9%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of BAS has a limited annual growth rate of 2.83%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.83%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
BAS.DE Yearly Dividends per shareBAS.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

  • BAS pays out 788.28% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • BAS'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%
BAS.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBAS.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B
BAS.DE Dividend Payout.BAS.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BAS.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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BASF SE

FRA:BAS (2/5/2026, 5:36:15 PM)

49.1

-0.66 (-1.33%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)10-29
Earnings (Next)02-27
Inst Owners31.27%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap43.82B
Revenue(TTM)63.36B
Net Income(TTM)273.00M
Analysts69.33
Price Target50.14 (2.12%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.9%
Yearly Dividend3.68
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.83%
DP788.28%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)9.91%
Min EPS beat(2)-22.07%
Max EPS beat(2)41.89%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)48.79%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.07%
Max EPS beat(4)162.84%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)4.39%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.36%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)0.38%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.93%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.97%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.89%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.84%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.69%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.2%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.94%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.75%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.86%
PT rev (1m)1.03%
PT rev (3m)-2.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)311.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.64%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.87%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.54
Fwd PE 18.16
P/S 0.69
P/FCF 147.06
P/OCF 8.07
P/B 1.34
P/tB 1.91
EV/EBITDA 10.05
EPS(TTM)3.16
EY6.44%
EPS(NY)2.7
Fwd EY5.51%
FCF(TTM)0.33
FCFY0.68%
OCF(TTM)6.09
OCFY12.39%
SpS70.99
BVpS36.71
TBVpS25.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number51.09
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.36%
ROE 0.83%
ROCE 3.2%
ROIC 1.55%
ROICexc 1.6%
ROICexgc 1.93%
OM 2.99%
PM (TTM) 0.43%
GM 25.75%
FCFM 0.47%
ROA(3y)0.39%
ROA(5y)1.23%
ROE(3y)0.9%
ROE(5y)2.62%
ROIC(3y)3.26%
ROIC(5y)3.13%
ROICexc(3y)3.41%
ROICexc(5y)3.28%
ROICexgc(3y)4.31%
ROICexgc(5y)4.15%
ROCE(3y)6.72%
ROCE(5y)6.46%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-24.22%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.13%
ROICexc growth 3Y-23.87%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.72%
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%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.83
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.58
Debt/FCF 76.45
Debt/EBITDA 2.92
Cap/Depr 111.59%
Cap/Sales 8.1%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 83.66%
Profit Quality 109.16%
Current Ratio 1.92
Quick Ratio 1.16
Altman-Z 2.37
F-Score6
WACC5.43%
ROIC/WACC0.29
Cap/Depr(3y)115.57%
Cap/Depr(5y)97.77%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.45%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.42%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.91%
EPS 3Y-19.55%
EPS 5Y-2.33%
EPS Q2Q%62.5%
EPS Next Y-24.78%
EPS Next 2Y-12.35%
EPS Next 3Y-0.86%
EPS Next 5Y1.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.94%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.01%
Revenue growth 5Y1.93%
Sales Q2Q%-3.23%
Revenue Next Year-5.6%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.37%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.5%
Revenue Next 5Y0.85%
EBIT growth 1Y45.88%
EBIT growth 3Y-25.51%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.85%
EBIT Next Year92.36%
EBIT Next 3Y30.48%
EBIT Next 5Y19.51%
FCF growth 1Y-90.31%
FCF growth 3Y-41.34%
FCF growth 5Y-27.25%
OCF growth 1Y-34.65%
OCF growth 3Y-1.36%
OCF growth 5Y-1.51%

BASF SE / BAS.DE FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for BAS stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BAS.DE.


What is the valuation status of BASF SE (BAS.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to BASF SE (BAS.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of BAS stock?

BASF SE (BAS.DE) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for BASF SE?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BASF SE (BAS.DE) is expected to decline by -24.78% in the next year.


Is the dividend of BASF SE sustainable?

The dividend rating of BASF SE (BAS.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 788.28%.