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.
- BAS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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
- With a Return On Assets value of 2.13%, BAS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- BAS's Return On Equity of 4.88% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BAS outperforms 55.07% of its industry peers.
- BAS's Return On Invested Capital of 2.23% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BAS outperforms 42.03% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BAS is below the industry average of 7.00%.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.63%, BAS is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- BAS has a worse Operating Margin (3.28%) than 60.87% of its industry peers.
- BAS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- BAS has a Gross Margin of 24.86%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BAS underperforms 63.77% 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 | 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BAS is destroying value.
- BAS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, BAS has less shares outstanding
- BAS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.41 indicates that BAS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- BAS's Altman-Z score of 2.41 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BAS outperforms 56.52% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BAS is 15.70, which is on the high side as it means it would take BAS, 15.70 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 15.70, BAS is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.93% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56 indicates that BAS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- BAS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.56. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BAS outperforms 42.03% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.41 |
ROIC/WACC0.4
WACC5.59%
2.3 Liquidity
- BAS has a Current Ratio of 1.93. This is a normal value and indicates that BAS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of BAS (1.93) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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's Quick ratio of 1.19 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BAS outperforms 55.07% of 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
- BAS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.28% yearly.
- BAS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.00% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.85%
EPS Next 2Y22.52%
EPS Next 3Y18.08%
EPS Next 5Y16.28%
Revenue Next Year0.7%
Revenue Next 2Y1.84%
Revenue Next 3Y2.17%
Revenue Next 5Y3%
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. BAS.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 24.42, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of BAS.
- BAS's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- BAS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.91.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.90, the valuation of BAS can be described as rather expensive.
- BAS's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BAS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.68), we can say BAS is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as BAS.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BAS is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.68 |
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)1.45
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y22.52%
EPS Next 3Y18.08%
5. BAS.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- BAS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.32%, which is a nice return.
- BAS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.35. BAS pays more dividend than 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, BAS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.32% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BAS decreases each year by -6.58%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.58%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- BAS pays out 128.84% of its income as dividend. 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 (4/10/2026, 5:36:15 PM)
54.7
+1.12 (+2.09%)
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 Cap48.82B
Revenue(TTM)61.53B
Net Income(TTM)1.62B
Analysts68.39
Price Target50.88 (-6.98%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.32% |
Yearly Dividend2.35
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.58%
DP128.84%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
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)0.37%
PT rev (3m)2.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.78%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.9 | ||
| P/S | 0.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.7 | ||
| P/B | 1.47 | ||
| P/tB | 2.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.68 |
EPS(TTM)2.24
EY4.1%
EPS(NY)2.62
Fwd EY4.78%
FCF(TTM)1.5
FCFY2.75%
OCF(TTM)6.29
OCFY11.49%
SpS68.94
BVpS37.19
TBVpS26.33
PEG (NY)1.45
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number43.3
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 | 2.41 |
F-Score7
WACC5.59%
ROIC/WACC0.4
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 Year0.7%
Revenue Next 2Y1.84%
Revenue Next 3Y2.17%
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 for BAS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to BASF SE (BAS.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for BASF SE?
BASF SE (BAS.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for BAS stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BASF SE (BAS.DE) is 24.42 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.47.
Can you provide the financial health for BAS stock?
The financial health rating of BASF SE (BAS.DE) is 4 / 10.