BASF SE (BAS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:BAS - DE000BASF111 - Common Stock
44.58 EUR
-0.19 (-0.42%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to BAS. BAS was compared to 69 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. The financial health of BAS is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. BAS is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: BAS reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years BAS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BAS (0.36%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 0.83%, BAS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.58% of the companies in the same industry.
BAS has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.55%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BAS outperforms 40.58% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BAS is below the industry average of 6.95%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of BAS (0.43%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BAS has declined.
The Operating Margin of BAS (2.99%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BAS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of BAS (25.75%) is worse than 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 | 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.
BAS has about the same amout of 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
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 in line with its industry peers.
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.
BAS has a Debt to FCF ratio (76.45) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58 indicates that BAS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BAS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.58) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.58 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 76.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.31 |
ROIC/WACC0.3
WACC5.09%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.92 indicates that BAS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BAS has a better Current ratio (1.92) than 62.32% 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 52.17% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.92 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.91% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.33% on average over the past years.
BAS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.94%.
Measured over the past years, BAS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.93% on average per year.
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 1.36% on average per year.
BAS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.85% yearly.
EPS Next Y-24.42%
EPS Next 2Y-11.32%
EPS Next 3Y-0.62%
EPS Next 5Y1.36%
Revenue Next Year-5.6%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.37%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.5%
Revenue Next 5Y0.85%
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
BAS is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.11.
82.61% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BAS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BAS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.25), we can say BAS is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.11, BAS is valued correctly.
BAS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BAS is cheaper than 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
BAS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.11 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BAS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BAS is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies 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 | 133.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.37 |
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
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.08%, BAS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.45, BAS pays a better dividend. On top of this BAS pays more dividend than 84.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, BAS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.08% |
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-11.32%
EPS Next 3Y-0.62%
FRA:BAS (1/13/2026, 5:36:15 PM)
44.58
-0.19 (-0.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners31.27%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap39.79B
Revenue(TTM)63.36B
Net Income(TTM)273.00M
Analysts69.33
Price Target49.63 (11.33%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.08% |
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)-0.19%
PT rev (3m)-3.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.76%
EPS NQ rev (3m)195.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.7%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.3%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.87%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.11 | ||
| P/S | 0.63 | ||
| P/FCF | 133.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.33 | ||
| P/B | 1.21 | ||
| P/tB | 1.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.37 |
EPS(TTM)3.16
EY7.09%
EPS(NY)2.77
Fwd EY6.21%
FCF(TTM)0.33
FCFY0.75%
OCF(TTM)6.09
OCFY13.65%
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
WACC5.09%
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)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 5Y1.36%
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 5Y0.85%
EBIT growth 1Y45.88%
EBIT growth 3Y-25.51%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.85%
EBIT Next Year92.36%
EBIT Next 3Y30.48%
EBIT Next 5Y19.51%
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 4 / 10 to BAS.DE.
What is the valuation status of BASF SE (BAS.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to BASF SE (BAS.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of BAS stock?
BASF SE (BAS.DE) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for BASF SE?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BASF SE (BAS.DE) is expected to decline by -24.42% in the next year.
Is the dividend of BASF SE sustainable?
The dividend rating of BASF SE (BAS.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 788.28%.