BASF SE (BAS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:BAS - DE000BASF111 - Common Stock
43.14 EUR
-0.11 (-0.25%)
BAS gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 72 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. The financial health of BAS is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. BAS has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BAS had positive earnings in the past year.
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.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 0.36%, BAS is not doing good in the industry: 61.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 0.83%, BAS is doing worse than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
BAS's Return On Invested Capital of 1.55% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BAS is outperformed by 61.11% of its industry peers.
BAS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.26%. This is below the industry average of 7.08%.
| 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
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.
With a Operating Margin value of 2.99%, BAS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
BAS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 25.75%, BAS is doing worse than 65.28% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BAS has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BAS is destroying value.
BAS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
BAS has less shares outstanding than it did 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 2.29. 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 (2.29) which is in line with its industry peers.
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.
BAS's Debt to FCF ratio of 76.45 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BAS outperforms 40.28% 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 Debt to Equity ratio of 0.58. This is in the lower half of the industry: BAS underperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.58 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 76.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.29 |
ROIC/WACC0.31
WACC4.97%
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 Current ratio of 1.92. This is in the better half of the industry: BAS outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.16 indicates that BAS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.16, BAS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.22% 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.
BAS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.94%.
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 1.66% yearly.
BAS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.15% yearly.
EPS Next Y-23.17%
EPS Next 2Y-10.28%
EPS Next 3Y0.23%
EPS Next 5Y1.66%
Revenue Next Year-4.36%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.52%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.07%
Revenue Next 5Y1.15%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
BAS is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.65.
81.94% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BAS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
BAS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.59.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.23, the valuation of BAS can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BAS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.80. BAS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
61.11% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BAS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
BAS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 129.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-10.28%
EPS Next 3Y0.23%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BAS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.26%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.19, BAS pays a better dividend. On top of this BAS pays more dividend than 84.72% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BAS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.26% |
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
788.28% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BAS. 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-10.28%
EPS Next 3Y0.23%
FRA:BAS (12/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
43.14
-0.11 (-0.25%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners30.89%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap38.50B
Revenue(TTM)63.36B
Net Income(TTM)273.00M
Analysts70.67
Price Target49.73 (15.28%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.26% |
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)-2.54%
PT rev (3m)-3.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)320.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)48.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.52%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.23 | ||
| P/S | 0.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 129.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.09 | ||
| P/B | 1.18 | ||
| P/tB | 1.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.16 |
EPS(TTM)3.16
EY7.32%
EPS(NY)2.83
Fwd EY6.57%
FCF(TTM)0.33
FCFY0.77%
OCF(TTM)6.09
OCFY14.11%
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 | 2.29 |
F-Score6
WACC4.97%
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-23.17%
EPS Next 2Y-10.28%
EPS Next 3Y0.23%
EPS Next 5Y1.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.94%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.01%
Revenue growth 5Y1.93%
Sales Q2Q%-3.23%
Revenue Next Year-4.36%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.52%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.07%
Revenue Next 5Y1.15%
EBIT growth 1Y45.88%
EBIT growth 3Y-25.51%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.85%
EBIT Next Year95.14%
EBIT Next 3Y31.1%
EBIT Next 5Y19.86%
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 3 / 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 2 / 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 13.65 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 -23.17% in the next year.