BASF SE (BAS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:BAS - DE000BASF111 - Common Stock
44.84 EUR
+0.28 (+0.63%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to BAS. BAS was compared to 72 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
BAS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BAS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years BAS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years BAS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 0.36%, BAS is not doing good in the industry: 62.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
BAS's Return On Equity of 0.83% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BAS is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
BAS has a worse Return On Invested Capital (1.55%) than 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
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.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 2.99%, BAS is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.06% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BAS has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 25.75%, BAS is doing worse than 66.67% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BAS 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
An Altman-Z score of 2.31 indicates that BAS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
BAS has a Altman-Z score (2.31) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 76.45, BAS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.28% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58 indicates that BAS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.58, BAS is doing worse than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.58 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 76.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.31 |
ROIC/WACC0.31
WACC5.02%
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 decent Current ratio value of 1.92, BAS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.16 indicates that BAS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BAS's Quick ratio of 1.16 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BAS outperforms 47.22% 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.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.15% on average over the next years.
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
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.19 indicates a correct valuation of BAS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BAS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BAS is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BAS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.54), we can say BAS is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.82, BAS is valued correctly.
BAS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BAS is cheaper than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
BAS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.78, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BAS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as BAS.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 134.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.34 |
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 86.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.27, BAS pays a better dividend.
| 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
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-10.28%
EPS Next 3Y0.23%
FRA:BAS (12/12/2025, 5:36:15 PM)
44.84
+0.28 (+0.63%)
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 Cap40.02B
Revenue(TTM)63.36B
Net Income(TTM)273.00M
Analysts70.67
Price Target49.73 (10.91%)
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 | 14.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.82 | ||
| P/S | 0.63 | ||
| P/FCF | 134.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.37 | ||
| P/B | 1.22 | ||
| P/tB | 1.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.34 |
EPS(TTM)3.16
EY7.05%
EPS(NY)2.83
Fwd EY6.32%
FCF(TTM)0.33
FCFY0.74%
OCF(TTM)6.09
OCFY13.57%
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 | 2.31 |
F-Score6
WACC5.02%
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 14.19 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.22.
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.