BASF SE (BAS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:BAS • DE000BASF111
48.845 EUR
-0.05 (-0.09%)
Last: Feb 23, 2026, 04:43 PM
Taking everything into account, BAS scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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 has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth. BAS also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year BAS was profitable.
- 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.
- Each year in the past 5 years BAS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- BAS's Return On Assets of 0.36% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BAS outperforms 40.58% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 0.83%, BAS is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.58% of the companies in the same industry.
- BAS has a worse Return On Invested Capital (1.55%) than 60.87% of its industry peers.
- BAS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.26%. This is below the industry average of 7.10%.
| 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
- BAS's Profit Margin of 0.43% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BAS outperforms 42.03% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BAS has declined.
- BAS's Operating Margin of 2.99% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BAS outperforms 44.93% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BAS has declined.
- BAS has a Gross Margin of 25.75%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BAS underperforms 62.32% of its industry peers.
- BAS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- 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 2.36. 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.
- The Altman-Z score of BAS (2.36) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 76.45, BAS is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.58% of the companies in the same industry.
- BAS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58. This is a neutral value indicating BAS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- BAS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.58 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BAS outperforms 40.58% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.58 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 76.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.36 |
ROIC/WACC0.29
WACC5.27%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.92 indicates that BAS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.92, BAS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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's Quick ratio of 1.16 is in line compared 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
- BAS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.91%, which is quite good.
- 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 -2.94% in the last year.
- 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 3.96% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, BAS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.94% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-24.78%
EPS Next 2Y-12.35%
EPS Next 3Y-0.86%
EPS Next 5Y3.96%
Revenue Next Year-5.6%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.37%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.5%
Revenue Next 5Y0.94%
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 15.46.
- 79.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BAS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- BAS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.99.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.06, the valuation of BAS can be described as rather expensive.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as BAS.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BAS to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.02), we can say BAS is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BAS is on the same level as its industry peers.
- 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 | 146.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.93 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-12.35%
EPS Next 3Y-0.86%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.38%, BAS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.23, BAS pays a better dividend. On top of this BAS pays more dividend than 82.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- BAS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.38% |
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
- 788.28% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BAS. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- BAS's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP788.28%
EPS Next 2Y-12.35%
EPS Next 3Y-0.86%
FRA:BAS (2/23/2026, 4:43:12 PM)
48.845
-0.05 (-0.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-27 2026-02-27/amc
Inst Owners31.27%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap43.60B
Revenue(TTM)63.36B
Net Income(TTM)273.00M
Analysts68.39
Price Target49.81 (1.98%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.38% |
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)-0.66%
PT rev (3m)-2.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)34.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)410.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.44%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.06 | ||
| P/S | 0.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 146.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.03 | ||
| P/B | 1.33 | ||
| P/tB | 1.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.93 |
EPS(TTM)3.16
EY6.47%
EPS(NY)2.7
Fwd EY5.54%
FCF(TTM)0.33
FCFY0.68%
OCF(TTM)6.09
OCFY12.46%
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 | 2.36 |
F-Score6
WACC5.27%
ROIC/WACC0.29
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-24.78%
EPS Next 2Y-12.35%
EPS Next 3Y-0.86%
EPS Next 5Y3.96%
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 5Y0.94%
EBIT growth 1Y45.88%
EBIT growth 3Y-25.51%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.85%
EBIT Next Year92.36%
EBIT Next 3Y30.48%
EBIT Next 5Y20.02%
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 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 decline by -24.78% in the next year.
Is the dividend of BASF SE sustainable?
The dividend rating of BASF SE (BAS.DE) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 788.28%.