BASF SE (BAS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:BAS - DE000BASF111 - Common Stock
43.47 EUR
-0.64 (-1.45%)
BAS gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 69 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. Both the profitability and financial health of BAS have multiple concerns. BAS is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BAS had positive earnings in the past year.
BAS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years BAS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years BAS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BAS has a Return On Assets (0.36%) which is in line with its industry peers.
BAS has a Return On Equity of 0.83%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BAS outperforms 43.28% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.55%, BAS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BAS is below the industry average of 6.77%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
BAS has a Profit Margin of 0.43%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BAS outperforms 44.78% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BAS has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 2.99%, BAS is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.25% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BAS has declined.
BAS has a worse Gross Margin (25.75%) than 61.19% of its industry peers.
BAS'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 BAS is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BAS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for BAS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BAS is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BAS has an Altman-Z score of 2.30. 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 (2.30) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BAS is 76.45, which is on the high side as it means it would take BAS, 76.45 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BAS's Debt to FCF ratio of 76.45 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BAS outperforms 46.27% of its industry peers.
BAS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58. This is a neutral value indicating BAS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BAS has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.58) than 61.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.58 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 76.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.3 |
ROIC/WACC0.31
WACC5.03%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.92 indicates that BAS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.92, BAS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.21% of the companies in the same industry.
BAS has a Quick Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that BAS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.16, BAS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.92 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
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.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.94% in the past 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
BAS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.42% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.36% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-25.07%
EPS Next 2Y-7.47%
EPS Next 3Y1.39%
EPS Next 5Y2.42%
Revenue Next Year-2.24%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.22%
Revenue Next 3Y0.79%
Revenue Next 5Y1.36%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.76, BAS is valued correctly.
82.09% 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 25.89, BAS is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.42, BAS is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BAS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BAS is cheaper than 67.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BAS to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.59), we can say BAS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BAS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BAS is cheaper than 61.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BAS is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 130.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-7.47%
EPS Next 3Y1.39%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.10%, BAS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
BAS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.36. BAS pays more dividend than 82.09% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, BAS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.1% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
BAS pays out 788.28% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BAS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP788.28%
EPS Next 2Y-7.47%
EPS Next 3Y1.39%
FRA:BAS (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
43.47
-0.64 (-1.45%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners30.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap38.80B
Revenue(TTM)63.36B
Net Income(TTM)273.00M
Analysts71.33
Price Target51.02 (17.37%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.1% |
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)-0.69%
PT rev (3m)-1.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)8.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-63.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)-21.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.52%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.42 | ||
| P/S | 0.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 130.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.14 | ||
| P/B | 1.18 | ||
| P/tB | 1.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.19 |
EPS(TTM)3.16
EY7.27%
EPS(NY)3.01
Fwd EY6.93%
FCF(TTM)0.33
FCFY0.77%
OCF(TTM)6.09
OCFY14%
SpS70.99
BVpS36.71
TBVpS25.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number51.09
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.3 |
F-Score6
WACC5.03%
ROIC/WACC0.31
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-25.07%
EPS Next 2Y-7.47%
EPS Next 3Y1.39%
EPS Next 5Y2.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.94%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.01%
Revenue growth 5Y1.93%
Sales Q2Q%-3.23%
Revenue Next Year-2.24%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.22%
Revenue Next 3Y0.79%
Revenue Next 5Y1.36%
EBIT growth 1Y45.88%
EBIT growth 3Y-25.51%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.85%
EBIT Next Year102.79%
EBIT Next 3Y34.65%
EBIT Next 5Y20.38%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for BASF SE?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to BASF SE (BAS.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is BASF SE (BAS.DE) stock?
BASF SE (BAS.DE) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of BASF SE (BAS.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BASF SE (BAS.DE) is 13.76 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.18.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for BAS stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BASF SE (BAS.DE) is expected to decline by -25.07% in the next year.