BASF SE (BAS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:BAS - DE000BASF111 - Common Stock
42.82 EUR
-0.14 (-0.33%)
BAS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 68 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally BAS also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BAS was profitable.
In the past year BAS had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: BAS reported negative net income in multiple years.
BAS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BAS has a Return On Assets (0.50%) which is in line with its industry peers.
BAS has a Return On Equity of 1.20%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BAS outperforms 48.48% of its industry peers.
BAS's Return On Invested Capital of 1.57% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BAS is outperformed by 60.61% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BAS is below the industry average of 6.62%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.5% | ||
| ROE | 1.2% | ||
| ROIC | 1.57% |
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 of 0.60%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BAS outperforms 46.97% of its industry peers.
BAS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BAS has a Operating Margin (2.97%) which is in line with its industry peers.
BAS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of BAS (26.21%) is comparable to the rest of the 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 | 2.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.6% | ||
| GM | 26.21% |
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
BAS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
BAS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BAS has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for BAS is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.23 indicates that BAS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.23, BAS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.03% of the companies in the same industry.
BAS has a debt to FCF ratio of 50.54. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BAS would need 50.54 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BAS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 50.54. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BAS outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59 indicates that BAS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BAS (0.59) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 50.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.23 |
ROIC/WACC0.3
WACC5.14%
2.3 Liquidity
BAS has a Current Ratio of 1.75. 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 Current ratio of 1.75 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BAS outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.00 indicates that BAS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.00, BAS is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BAS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.64%.
Measured over the past years, BAS shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.33% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, BAS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.77% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.93% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.64%
EPS 3Y-19.55%
EPS 5Y-2.33%
EPS Q2Q%-48.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.77%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.01%
Revenue growth 5Y1.93%
Sales Q2Q%-2.12%
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 6.02% on average per year.
BAS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.45% yearly.
EPS Next Y-17.21%
EPS Next 2Y-0.24%
EPS Next 3Y6.27%
EPS Next 5Y6.02%
Revenue Next Year-1.31%
Revenue Next 2Y0.99%
Revenue Next 3Y1.96%
Revenue Next 5Y2.45%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.47 indicates a correct valuation of BAS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BAS indicates a rather cheap valuation: BAS is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BAS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.38), we can say BAS is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.22, the valuation of BAS can be described as correct.
78.79% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BAS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
BAS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.86, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BAS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BAS is cheaper than 62.12% of the companies in the same industry.
BAS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 80.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.13 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-0.24%
EPS Next 3Y6.27%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.24%, BAS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
BAS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.03. BAS pays more dividend than 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
BAS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.24% |
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
569.85% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BAS. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BAS is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP569.85%
EPS Next 2Y-0.24%
EPS Next 3Y6.27%
FRA:BAS (9/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
42.82
-0.14 (-0.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners24.56%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap38.22B
Analysts72
Price Target52.13 (21.74%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.24% |
Yearly Dividend3.68
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.83%
DP569.85%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.78%
Min EPS beat(2)-22.07%
Max EPS beat(2)12.51%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)25.08%
Min EPS beat(4)-52.95%
Max EPS beat(4)162.84%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.1%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.08%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.76%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.33%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.97%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.69%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.4%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.26%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.5%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.25%
PT rev (1m)0.51%
PT rev (3m)-2.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-40.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)-13.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.22 | ||
| P/S | 0.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 80.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.25 | ||
| P/B | 1.18 | ||
| P/tB | 1.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.13 |
EPS(TTM)2.96
EY6.91%
EPS(NY)3.5
Fwd EY8.18%
FCF(TTM)0.53
FCFY1.24%
OCF(TTM)6.85
OCFY16%
SpS72.57
BVpS36.25
TBVpS24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.5% | ||
| ROE | 1.2% | ||
| ROCE | 3.23% | ||
| ROIC | 1.57% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.64% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.03% | ||
| OM | 2.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.6% | ||
| GM | 26.21% | ||
| FCFM | 0.73% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-24.22%
ROICexcg 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.83
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 50.54 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.91 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 122.75% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.71% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 93.79% | ||
| Profit Quality | 121.65% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.23 |
F-Score7
WACC5.14%
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)7.64%
EPS 3Y-19.55%
EPS 5Y-2.33%
EPS Q2Q%-48.39%
EPS Next Y-17.21%
EPS Next 2Y-0.24%
EPS Next 3Y6.27%
EPS Next 5Y6.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.77%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.01%
Revenue growth 5Y1.93%
Sales Q2Q%-2.12%
Revenue Next Year-1.31%
Revenue Next 2Y0.99%
Revenue Next 3Y1.96%
Revenue Next 5Y2.45%
EBIT growth 1Y35.23%
EBIT growth 3Y-25.51%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.85%
EBIT Next Year113.2%
EBIT Next 3Y38.25%
EBIT Next 5Y21.24%
FCF growth 1Y-83.2%
FCF growth 3Y-41.34%
FCF growth 5Y-27.25%
OCF growth 1Y-21.88%
OCF growth 3Y-1.36%
OCF growth 5Y-1.51%