BASF SE (BAS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:BAS - DE000BASF111 - Common Stock
44.44 EUR
+0.65 (+1.48%)
BAS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 74 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.
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.
BAS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BAS (0.36%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BAS has a Return On Equity of 0.83%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BAS outperforms 41.89% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of BAS (1.55%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BAS is below the industry average of 6.65%.
| 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.
BAS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BAS has a Operating Margin (2.99%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BAS has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 25.75%, BAS is not doing good in the industry: 60.81% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
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 2.30 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 2.30, BAS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.76% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BAS is 76.45, which is on the high side as it means it would take BAS, 76.45 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BAS's Debt to FCF ratio of 76.45 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BAS outperforms 45.95% of its industry peers.
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 in line with its industry, outperforming 40.54% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.58 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 76.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.3 |
ROIC/WACC0.31
WACC4.99%
2.3 Liquidity
BAS has a Current Ratio of 1.92. 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 better Current ratio (1.92) than 60.81% 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.
The Quick ratio of BAS (1.16) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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.
BAS shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.33% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.94% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.93% on average over the past years.
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.
BAS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.15% yearly.
EPS Next Y-25.07%
EPS Next 2Y-7.47%
EPS Next 3Y1.39%
EPS Next 5Y1.66%
Revenue Next Year-2.24%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.22%
Revenue Next 3Y0.79%
Revenue Next 5Y1.15%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.06, which indicates a correct valuation of BAS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BAS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.38% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BAS to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.47), we can say BAS is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.75, BAS is valued correctly.
BAS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BAS is cheaper than 66.22% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.42. BAS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BAS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BAS is cheaper than 62.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BAS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 133.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-7.47%
EPS Next 3Y1.39%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.26%, BAS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
BAS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.18. BAS pays more dividend than 86.49% of the companies in the same industry.
BAS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| 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-7.47%
EPS Next 3Y1.39%
FRA:BAS (11/24/2025, 9:42:10 AM)
44.44
+0.65 (+1.48%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners30.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap39.66B
Revenue(TTM)63.36B
Net Income(TTM)273.00M
Analysts71.33
Price Target50.05 (12.62%)
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)-2.59%
PT rev (3m)-3.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)355.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)48.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)-21.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.54%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.52%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.75 | ||
| P/S | 0.63 | ||
| P/FCF | 133.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.3 | ||
| P/B | 1.21 | ||
| P/tB | 1.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.23 |
EPS(TTM)3.16
EY7.11%
EPS(NY)3.01
Fwd EY6.78%
FCF(TTM)0.33
FCFY0.75%
OCF(TTM)6.09
OCFY13.69%
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 | 2.3 |
F-Score6
WACC4.99%
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-25.07%
EPS Next 2Y-7.47%
EPS Next 3Y1.39%
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-2.24%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.22%
Revenue Next 3Y0.79%
Revenue Next 5Y1.15%
EBIT growth 1Y45.88%
EBIT growth 3Y-25.51%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.85%
EBIT Next Year102.79%
EBIT Next 3Y34.65%
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 3 / 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 14.06 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.21.
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 -25.07% in the next year.