BASF SE (BAS.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:BAS • DE000BASF111
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This BAS.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. BAS.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year BAS was profitable.
- In the past year BAS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years BAS 4 years were profitable.
- BAS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- BAS has a Return On Assets (2.13%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 4.88%, BAS is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.23%, BAS is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.58% of the companies in the same industry.
- BAS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.08%. This is below the industry average of 7.16%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.13% | ||
| ROE | 4.88% | ||
| ROIC | 2.23% |
ROA(3y)1.34%
ROA(5y)1.92%
ROE(3y)3.05%
ROE(5y)4.22%
ROIC(3y)3.08%
ROIC(5y)4.69%
1.3 Margins
- BAS's Profit Margin of 2.63% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BAS outperforms 55.07% of its industry peers.
- With a Operating Margin value of 3.28%, BAS is not doing good in the industry: 62.32% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- BAS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of BAS (24.86%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- BAS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.63% | ||
| GM | 24.86% |
OM growth 3Y-16.89%
OM growth 5Y36.17%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.09%
GM growth 5Y-1.5%
2. BAS.DE Health Analysis
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 less shares outstanding
- BAS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BAS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- BAS has an Altman-Z score of 2.39. 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.
- BAS has a Altman-Z score (2.39) which is in line with its industry peers.
- BAS has a debt to FCF ratio of 15.70. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BAS would need 15.70 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 15.70, BAS is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.93% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56 indicates that BAS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- BAS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.56) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.39 |
ROIC/WACC0.4
WACC5.57%
2.3 Liquidity
- BAS has a Current Ratio of 1.93. This is a normal value and indicates that BAS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- BAS's Current ratio of 1.93 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BAS outperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
- BAS has a Quick Ratio of 1.19. This is a normal value and indicates that BAS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- BAS has a Quick ratio (1.19) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 |
3. BAS.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for BAS have decreased strongly by -36.36% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, BAS shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -7.51% on average per year.
- BAS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.71%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.17% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-36.36%
EPS 3Y-31.37%
EPS 5Y-7.51%
EPS Q2Q%-155.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.71%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.93%
Revenue growth 5Y0.17%
Sales Q2Q%-11.5%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.28% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.00% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y16.85%
EPS Next 2Y22.52%
EPS Next 3Y18.08%
EPS Next 5Y16.28%
Revenue Next Year-0.08%
Revenue Next 2Y1.73%
Revenue Next 3Y2.34%
Revenue Next 5Y3%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. BAS.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- BAS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.66.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BAS is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 24.75. BAS is around the same levels.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.25, the valuation of BAS can be described as rather expensive.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as BAS.
- BAS is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- BAS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- BAS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 35.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.46 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- BAS's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- BAS's earnings are expected to grow with 18.08% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.4
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y22.52%
EPS Next 3Y18.08%
5. BAS.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.43%, BAS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.35, BAS pays a better dividend. On top of this BAS pays more dividend than 86.96% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, BAS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.43% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BAS decreases each year by -6.58%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.58%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- BAS pays out 128.84% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP128.84%
EPS Next 2Y22.52%
EPS Next 3Y18.08%
BAS.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:BAS (3/30/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
53
+0.9 (+1.73%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-20 2026-02-20/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30
Inst Owners31.72%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap47.30B
Revenue(TTM)61.53B
Net Income(TTM)1.62B
Analysts67.74
Price Target50.88 (-4%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.43% |
Yearly Dividend2.35
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.58%
DP128.84%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-78.14%
Min EPS beat(2)-198.18%
Max EPS beat(2)41.89%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-41.46%
Min EPS beat(4)-198.18%
Max EPS beat(4)41.89%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.77%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-13.24%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-10.24%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.75%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.6%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.89%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.6%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.89%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.74%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.66%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.4%
PT rev (1m)2.16%
PT rev (3m)2.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.53%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.25 | ||
| P/S | 0.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.43 | ||
| P/B | 1.43 | ||
| P/tB | 2.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.46 |
EPS(TTM)2.24
EY4.23%
EPS(NY)2.62
Fwd EY4.94%
FCF(TTM)1.5
FCFY2.84%
OCF(TTM)6.29
OCFY11.86%
SpS68.94
BVpS37.19
TBVpS26.33
PEG (NY)1.4
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number43.3
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.13% | ||
| ROE | 4.88% | ||
| ROCE | 3.38% | ||
| ROIC | 2.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.34% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.82% | ||
| OM | 3.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.63% | ||
| GM | 24.86% | ||
| FCFM | 2.18% |
ROA(3y)1.34%
ROA(5y)1.92%
ROE(3y)3.05%
ROE(5y)4.22%
ROIC(3y)3.08%
ROIC(5y)4.69%
ROICexc(3y)3.23%
ROICexc(5y)4.9%
ROICexgc(3y)4%
ROICexgc(5y)6.17%
ROCE(3y)4.66%
ROCE(5y)7.09%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-26.45%
ROICexgc growth 5Y35.83%
ROICexc growth 3Y-25.02%
ROICexc growth 5Y37.56%
OM growth 3Y-16.89%
OM growth 5Y36.17%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.09%
GM growth 5Y-1.5%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.81
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.7 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.99 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 102.42% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.09 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90.67% | ||
| Profit Quality | 82.95% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.39 |
F-Score7
WACC5.57%
ROIC/WACC0.4
Cap/Depr(3y)114.99%
Cap/Depr(5y)108.99%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.36%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.91%
Profit Quality(3y)449.23%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-36.36%
EPS 3Y-31.37%
EPS 5Y-7.51%
EPS Q2Q%-155.93%
EPS Next Y16.85%
EPS Next 2Y22.52%
EPS Next 3Y18.08%
EPS Next 5Y16.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.71%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.93%
Revenue growth 5Y0.17%
Sales Q2Q%-11.5%
Revenue Next Year-0.08%
Revenue Next 2Y1.73%
Revenue Next 3Y2.34%
Revenue Next 5Y3%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.54%
EBIT growth 3Y-26.81%
EBIT growth 5Y36.4%
EBIT Next Year141%
EBIT Next 3Y40.45%
EBIT Next 5Y26.47%
FCF growth 1Y79.55%
FCF growth 3Y-26.1%
FCF growth 5Y-10.14%
OCF growth 1Y-19.23%
OCF growth 3Y-10.03%
OCF growth 5Y0.69%
BASF SE / BAS.DE Fundamental Analysis 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 2 / 10 to BASF SE (BAS.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of BAS stock?
BASF SE (BAS.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for BASF SE?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BASF SE (BAS.DE) is expected to grow by 16.85% in the next year.
Is the dividend of BASF SE sustainable?
The dividend rating of BASF SE (BAS.DE) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 128.84%.