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.
- Each year in the past 5 years BAS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- BAS's Return On Assets of 2.13% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BAS outperforms 52.17% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of 4.88%, BAS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- BAS has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.23%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BAS outperforms 43.48% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BAS is below the industry average of 7.32%.
| 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 55.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Operating Margin of BAS (3.28%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BAS has grown nicely.
- BAS has a worse Gross Margin (24.86%) 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 | 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for BAS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for BAS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for BAS is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- BAS has an Altman-Z score of 2.32. 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 (2.32) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 15.70. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BAS outperforms 46.38% of its industry peers.
- BAS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56. This is a neutral value indicating BAS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.56, BAS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.32 |
ROIC/WACC0.42
WACC5.38%
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.
- BAS has a Current ratio of 1.93. This is in the better half of the industry: BAS outperforms 62.32% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.19 indicates that BAS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- BAS has a Quick ratio (1.19) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 |
3. BAS.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for BAS have decreased strongly by -36.36% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -7.51% on average over the past years.
- The Revenue has decreased by -5.71% in the past year.
- BAS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.17% yearly.
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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.03, BAS is valued on the expensive side.
- 63.77% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BAS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- BAS is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.23, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.00, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of BAS.
- BAS's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- BAS is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BAS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.32% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as BAS.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 31.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as BAS's earnings are expected to grow with 18.08% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.25
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 4.88%, which is a nice return.
- BAS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.46. BAS pays more dividend than 85.51% of the companies in the same industry.
- BAS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.88% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BAS decreases each year by -6.58%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.58%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
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 (3/23/2026, 2:41:14 PM)
47.11
+1.11 (+2.41%)
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 Cap42.05B
Revenue(TTM)61.53B
Net Income(TTM)1.62B
Analysts67.74
Price Target50.7 (7.62%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.88% |
Yearly Dividend2.35
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.58%
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)2.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-17.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.75%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18 | ||
| P/S | 0.68 | ||
| P/FCF | 31.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.49 | ||
| P/B | 1.27 | ||
| P/tB | 1.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.58 |
EPS(TTM)2.24
EY4.75%
EPS(NY)2.62
Fwd EY5.56%
FCF(TTM)1.5
FCFY3.19%
OCF(TTM)6.29
OCFY13.34%
SpS68.94
BVpS37.19
TBVpS26.33
PEG (NY)1.25
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 | 2.32 |
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 3 / 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%.