BASF SE (BAS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:BAS - DE000BASF111 - Common Stock
43.66 EUR
-0.34 (-0.77%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to BAS. BAS was compared to 66 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While BAS seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. BAS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. BAS also has an excellent dividend rating.
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 of 0.50%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BAS outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
BAS's Return On Equity of 1.20% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BAS outperforms 46.97% of its industry peers.
BAS has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.57%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BAS underperforms 60.61% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BAS is below the industry average of 6.62%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.5% | ||
| ROE | 1.2% | ||
| ROIC | 1.57% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.60%, BAS is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
BAS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of BAS (2.97%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BAS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 26.21%, BAS is doing worse than 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
BAS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.6% | ||
| GM | 26.21% |
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, BAS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, BAS has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for BAS is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.24 indicates that BAS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
BAS has a Altman-Z score of 2.24. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BAS outperforms 53.03% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BAS is 50.54, which is on the high side as it means it would take BAS, 50.54 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BAS's Debt to FCF ratio of 50.54 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BAS outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
BAS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating BAS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BAS (0.59) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 50.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.24 |
ROIC/WACC0.3
WACC5.16%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.75 indicates that BAS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.75, BAS is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
BAS has a Quick Ratio of 1.00. This is a normal value and indicates that BAS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.00, BAS is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.64% over the past year.
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 -0.77%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.93% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.64%
EPS 3Y-19.55%
EPS 5Y-2.33%
EPS Q2Q%-48.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.77%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.01%
Revenue growth 5Y1.93%
Sales Q2Q%-2.12%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.02% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, BAS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.45% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-17.21%
EPS Next 2Y-0.24%
EPS Next 3Y6.27%
EPS Next 5Y6.02%
Revenue Next Year-1.31%
Revenue Next 2Y0.99%
Revenue Next 3Y1.96%
Revenue Next 5Y2.45%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.75, which indicates a correct valuation of BAS.
80.30% 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 27.27, BAS is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.46, 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 77.27% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.77. BAS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.46 |
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 60.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as BAS.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 82.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.28 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-0.24%
EPS Next 3Y6.27%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BAS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.12%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.04, BAS pays a better dividend. On top of this BAS pays more dividend than 86.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, BAS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.12% |
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
569.85% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BAS. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
BAS's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP569.85%
EPS Next 2Y-0.24%
EPS Next 3Y6.27%
FRA:BAS (9/16/2025, 5:36:15 PM)
43.66
-0.34 (-0.77%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners24.56%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap38.97B
Analysts72
Price Target52.13 (19.4%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.12% |
Yearly Dividend3.68
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.83%
DP569.85%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.78%
Min EPS beat(2)-22.07%
Max EPS beat(2)12.51%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)25.08%
Min EPS beat(4)-52.95%
Max EPS beat(4)162.84%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.1%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.08%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.76%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.33%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.97%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.69%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.4%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.26%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.5%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.25%
PT rev (1m)0.51%
PT rev (3m)-2.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-40.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)-13.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.46 | ||
| P/S | 0.6 | ||
| P/FCF | 82.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.37 | ||
| P/B | 1.2 | ||
| P/tB | 1.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.28 |
EPS(TTM)2.96
EY6.78%
EPS(NY)3.5
Fwd EY8.02%
FCF(TTM)0.53
FCFY1.21%
OCF(TTM)6.85
OCFY15.7%
SpS72.57
BVpS36.25
TBVpS24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.5% | ||
| ROE | 1.2% | ||
| ROCE | 3.23% | ||
| ROIC | 1.57% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.64% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.03% | ||
| OM | 2.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.6% | ||
| GM | 26.21% | ||
| FCFM | 0.73% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-24.22%
ROICexcg 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.83
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 50.54 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.91 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 122.75% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.71% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 93.79% | ||
| Profit Quality | 121.65% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.24 |
F-Score7
WACC5.16%
ROIC/WACC0.3
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)7.64%
EPS 3Y-19.55%
EPS 5Y-2.33%
EPS Q2Q%-48.39%
EPS Next Y-17.21%
EPS Next 2Y-0.24%
EPS Next 3Y6.27%
EPS Next 5Y6.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.77%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.01%
Revenue growth 5Y1.93%
Sales Q2Q%-2.12%
Revenue Next Year-1.31%
Revenue Next 2Y0.99%
Revenue Next 3Y1.96%
Revenue Next 5Y2.45%
EBIT growth 1Y35.23%
EBIT growth 3Y-25.51%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.85%
EBIT Next Year113.2%
EBIT Next 3Y38.25%
EBIT Next 5Y21.24%
FCF growth 1Y-83.2%
FCF growth 3Y-41.34%
FCF growth 5Y-27.25%
OCF growth 1Y-21.88%
OCF growth 3Y-1.36%
OCF growth 5Y-1.51%