BASF SE (BAS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:BAS - DE000BASF111 - Common Stock
43.76 EUR
-0.28 (-0.64%)
Taking everything into account, BAS scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BAS was compared to 75 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. BAS scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. BAS has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
BAS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BAS's Return On Assets of 0.36% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BAS is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 0.83%, BAS is doing worse than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of BAS (1.55%) is worse than 60.00% 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 7.13%.
| 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 (0.43%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BAS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BAS has a Operating Margin (2.99%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BAS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BAS has a Gross Margin of 25.75%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BAS underperforms 62.86% 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 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
BAS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for BAS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BAS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
BAS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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's Altman-Z score of 2.30 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BAS outperforms 51.43% of its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 76.45, BAS is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.43% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58 indicates that BAS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BAS (0.58) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.58 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 76.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.3 |
ROIC/WACC0.31
WACC4.99%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.92 indicates that BAS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BAS (1.92) is better than 62.86% of its industry peers.
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.
BAS has a Quick ratio of 1.16. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BAS outperforms 51.43% of its industry peers.
| 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.
Measured over the past years, BAS shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.33% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.94% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.93% on average over the past years.
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 1.66% on average per year.
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-24.42%
EPS Next 2Y-11.32%
EPS Next 3Y-0.62%
EPS Next 5Y1.66%
Revenue Next Year-5.6%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.37%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.5%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.85 indicates a correct valuation of BAS.
BAS's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BAS is cheaper than 84.29% of the companies in the same industry.
BAS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.39.
BAS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.81.
BAS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BAS is cheaper than 61.43% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.84. BAS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.81 |
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 61.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BAS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 131.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-11.32%
EPS Next 3Y-0.62%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BAS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.11%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.58, BAS pays a better dividend. On top of this BAS pays more dividend than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, BAS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.11% |
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-11.32%
EPS Next 3Y-0.62%
FRA:BAS (12/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
43.76
-0.28 (-0.64%)
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 Cap39.06B
Revenue(TTM)63.36B
Net Income(TTM)273.00M
Analysts70.67
Price Target49.63 (13.41%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.11% |
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)-2.72%
PT rev (3m)-4.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.76%
EPS NQ rev (3m)40.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.7%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.36%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.81 | ||
| P/S | 0.62 | ||
| P/FCF | 131.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.19 | ||
| P/B | 1.19 | ||
| P/tB | 1.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.23 |
EPS(TTM)3.16
EY7.22%
EPS(NY)2.77
Fwd EY6.33%
FCF(TTM)0.33
FCFY0.76%
OCF(TTM)6.09
OCFY13.91%
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
WACC4.99%
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-24.42%
EPS Next 2Y-11.32%
EPS Next 3Y-0.62%
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-5.6%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.37%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.5%
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 13.85 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.19.
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 -24.42% in the next year.