BASF SE (BAS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:BAS - DE000BASF111 - Common Stock
42.79 EUR
-0.23 (-0.53%)
Taking everything into account, BAS scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BAS was compared to 66 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 valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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
With a Return On Assets value of 0.36%, BAS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.03% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 0.83%, BAS is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.03% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.55%, BAS is not doing good in the industry: 62.32% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BAS is below the industry average of 7.12%.
| 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.
BAS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 2.99%, BAS is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.38% of the companies in the same industry.
BAS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BAS's Gross Margin of 25.75% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BAS is outperformed by 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 2.29. 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 (2.29) which is in line with its industry peers.
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.
BAS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 76.45. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BAS outperforms 43.48% of its industry peers.
BAS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58. This is a neutral value indicating 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 42.03% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.58 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 76.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.29 |
ROIC/WACC0.31
WACC5.03%
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.
The Current ratio of BAS (1.92) is better than 62.32% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.16 indicates that BAS should not have too much problems paying 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
BAS shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -2.44%.
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)-2.44%
EPS 3Y-19.55%
EPS 5Y-2.33%
EPS Q2Q%-86.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.94%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.01%
Revenue growth 5Y1.93%
Sales Q2Q%-8.59%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.34% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.22% on average over the next years.
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
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.97, the valuation of BAS can be described as correct.
73.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BAS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
BAS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.92, BAS is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BAS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BAS is cheaper than 71.01% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BAS to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.55), we can say BAS is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BAS is valued a bit cheaper than 62.32% 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 | 128.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.1 |
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 5.23%, BAS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
BAS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.21. BAS pays more dividend than 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, BAS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.23% |
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.
The dividend of BAS is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP788.28%
EPS Next 2Y-3%
EPS Next 3Y4.36%
FRA:BAS (10/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
42.79
-0.23 (-0.53%)
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 Cap38.19B
Revenue(TTM)63.36B
Net Income(TTM)273.00M
Analysts72
Price Target51.02 (19.23%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.23% |
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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-54.66%
Min EPS beat(2)-87.24%
Max EPS beat(2)-22.07%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)16.51%
Min EPS beat(4)-87.24%
Max EPS beat(4)162.84%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-11.75%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-13.12%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-7.69%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.71%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.45%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.97%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.45%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.2%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.64%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.21%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.2%
PT rev (1m)-2.13%
PT rev (3m)-0.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-28.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-86.73%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-20.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.71%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.92 | ||
| P/S | 0.6 | ||
| P/FCF | 128.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.03 | ||
| P/B | 1.17 | ||
| P/tB | 1.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.1 |
EPS(TTM)2.68
EY6.26%
EPS(NY)3.31
Fwd EY7.74%
FCF(TTM)0.33
FCFY0.78%
OCF(TTM)6.09
OCFY14.22%
SpS70.99
BVpS36.71
TBVpS25.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number47.05
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 | 2.29 |
F-Score6
WACC5.03%
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)-2.44%
EPS 3Y-19.55%
EPS 5Y-2.33%
EPS Q2Q%-86.58%
EPS Next Y-23.91%
EPS Next 2Y-3%
EPS Next 3Y4.36%
EPS Next 5Y3.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.94%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.01%
Revenue growth 5Y1.93%
Sales Q2Q%-8.59%
Revenue Next Year-1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y0.52%
Revenue Next 3Y1.59%
Revenue Next 5Y2.22%
EBIT growth 1Y45.88%
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-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.
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 15.97 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.17.
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.