BASF SE (BAS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:BAS - DE000BASF111 - Common Stock
43.72 EUR
+0.01 (+0.02%)
Overall BAS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated BAS against 66 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While BAS seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. BAS has a valuation in line with the averages, 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.
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 of 0.50%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BAS outperforms 42.42% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 1.20%, BAS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.94% of the companies in the same industry.
BAS has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.57%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BAS outperforms 40.91% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BAS is below the industry average of 7.02%.
| 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 (0.60%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BAS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 2.97%, BAS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.48% of the companies in the same industry.
BAS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of BAS (26.21%) is worse than 60.61% 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 | 2.97% | ||
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BAS is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for BAS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BAS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
BAS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.24 indicates that BAS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
BAS has a Altman-Z score of 2.24. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BAS outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BAS is 50.54, which is on the high side as it means it would take BAS, 50.54 years of fcf income to pay off 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 46.97% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59 indicates that BAS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BAS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.59 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BAS outperforms 40.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 50.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.24 |
ROIC/WACC0.31
WACC5.1%
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 has a Current ratio of 1.75. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BAS outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
BAS has a Quick Ratio of 1.00. 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 (1.00) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.64% 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.
BAS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.77%.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.34% on average over the next years.
BAS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.22% yearly.
EPS Next Y-23.91%
EPS Next 2Y-3%
EPS Next 3Y4.36%
EPS Next 5Y3.34%
Revenue Next Year-1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y0.52%
Revenue Next 3Y1.59%
Revenue Next 5Y2.22%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.77, BAS is valued correctly.
77.27% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BAS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.91. BAS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.20 indicates a correct valuation of BAS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BAS is valued a bit cheaper than 69.70% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BAS to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.92), we can say BAS is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BAS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BAS is cheaper than 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 82.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.24 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-3%
EPS Next 3Y4.36%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.21%, BAS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
BAS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.14. BAS pays more dividend than 84.85% of the companies in the same industry.
BAS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.21% |
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 569.85% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BAS is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP569.85%
EPS Next 2Y-3%
EPS Next 3Y4.36%
FRA:BAS (10/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
43.72
+0.01 (+0.02%)
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 Cap39.02B
Revenue(TTM)64.77B
Net Income(TTM)388.00M
Analysts72
Price Target51.38 (17.52%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.21% |
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)-1.45%
PT rev (3m)-2.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.99%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-20.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.5%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.71%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.2 | ||
| P/S | 0.6 | ||
| P/FCF | 82.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.38 | ||
| P/B | 1.21 | ||
| P/tB | 1.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.24 |
EPS(TTM)2.96
EY6.77%
EPS(NY)3.31
Fwd EY7.57%
FCF(TTM)0.53
FCFY1.21%
OCF(TTM)6.85
OCFY15.67%
SpS72.57
BVpS36.25
TBVpS24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number49.14
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%
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-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 | 2.24 |
F-Score7
WACC5.1%
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)7.64%
EPS 3Y-19.55%
EPS 5Y-2.33%
EPS Q2Q%-48.39%
EPS Next Y-23.91%
EPS Next 2Y-3%
EPS Next 3Y4.36%
EPS Next 5Y3.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.77%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.01%
Revenue growth 5Y1.93%
Sales Q2Q%-2.12%
Revenue Next Year-1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y0.52%
Revenue Next 3Y1.59%
Revenue Next 5Y2.22%
EBIT growth 1Y35.23%
EBIT growth 3Y-25.51%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.85%
EBIT Next Year102.79%
EBIT Next 3Y34.65%
EBIT Next 5Y21.07%
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%
BASF SE / BAS.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for BAS stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 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 14.77 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 -23.91% in the next year.