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
- BAS had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year BAS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years BAS 4 years were profitable.
- In the past 5 years BAS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- BAS has a Return On Assets (2.13%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- BAS has a Return On Equity of 4.88%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BAS outperforms 52.86% of its industry peers.
- BAS has a Return On Invested Capital (2.23%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BAS is below the industry average of 6.99%.
| 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 52.86% of its industry peers.
- BAS has a Operating Margin of 3.28%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BAS outperforms 41.43% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BAS has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 24.86%, BAS is doing worse than 61.43% 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 | 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.
- BAS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- BAS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- BAS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- BAS has an Altman-Z score of 2.31. 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 (2.31) 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.
- BAS's Debt to FCF ratio of 15.70 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BAS outperforms 44.29% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56 indicates that BAS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.56, BAS is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.31 |
ROIC/WACC0.42
WACC5.38%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.93 indicates that BAS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- BAS has a Current ratio of 1.93. This is in the better half of the industry: BAS outperforms 61.43% 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
- BAS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -36.36%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -7.51% on average over the past years.
- BAS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.71%.
- Measured over the past years, BAS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.17% on average per year.
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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, BAS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.00% on average per year.
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.
- 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. BAS.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- BAS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.82.
- BAS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.73, BAS is valued at the same level.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.82 indicates a rather expensive valuation of BAS.
- BAS's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.72, BAS is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as BAS.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as BAS.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 30.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The 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)1.24
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 4.64%, BAS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- BAS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.38. BAS pays more dividend than 84.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, BAS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.64% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BAS decreases each year by -6.49%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.49%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- 128.84% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BAS. 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 (3/20/2026, 1:29:18 PM)
46.64
+0.51 (+1.11%)
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 Cap41.25B
Revenue(TTM)61.53B
Net Income(TTM)1.62B
Analysts67.74
Price Target50.7 (8.7%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.64% |
Yearly Dividend2.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.49%
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)1.78%
PT rev (3m)1.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-17.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.75%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.82 | ||
| P/S | 0.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 30.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.35 | ||
| P/B | 1.24 | ||
| P/tB | 1.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.54 |
EPS(TTM)2.24
EY4.8%
EPS(NY)2.62
Fwd EY5.61%
FCF(TTM)1.52
FCFY3.26%
OCF(TTM)6.34
OCFY13.6%
SpS69.58
BVpS37.54
TBVpS26.58
PEG (NY)1.24
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number43.5
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 | 2.31 |
F-Score7
WACC5.38%
ROIC/WACC0.42
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 3 / 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%.