BASF SE Valuation

BAS Stock  EUR 48.86  0.08  0.16%   
At this time, the entity appears to be undervalued. BASF SE shows a prevailing Real Value of €53.39 per share. The current price of the entity is €48.86. Our model approximates the value of BASF SE from examining the entity fundamentals such as Profit Margin of 0 %, shares outstanding of 892.52 M, and Operating Margin of 0.01 % as well as evaluating its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting BASF SE's valuation include:
Price Book
1.2236
Enterprise Value
60.8 B
Enterprise Value Ebitda
8.8157
Price Sales
0.6793
Forward PE
14.7929
Undervalued
Today
48.86
Please note that BASF SE's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. Calculation of the real value of BASF SE is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing BASF SE's time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
The fair value of the BASF stock is determined by what a typical buyer is willing to pay for full or partial control of BASF SE. Since BASF SE is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of BASF Stock. However, BASF SE's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  48.86 Real  53.39 Hype  48.97 Naive  47.05
The real value of BASF Stock, also known as its intrinsic value, is the underlying worth of BASF SE Company, which is reflected in its stock price. It is based on BASF SE's financial performance, growth prospects, management team, or industry conditions. The intrinsic value of BASF SE's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, or news.
53.39
Real Value
55.02
Upside
Estimating the potential upside or downside of BASF SE helps investors to forecast how BASF stock's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of BASF SE more accurately as focusing exclusively on BASF SE's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
Earnings
Estimates
LowProjectedHigh
0.570.710.86
Details
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
47.3448.9750.60
Details
Naive
Forecast
LowNext ValueHigh
45.4347.0548.68
Details
When choosing an evaluation method for BASF SE, ensure it is appropriate for the firm given its current financial situation and market classification. If more than one evaluation category is relevant, we suggest using all methods to arrive at a better estimate.

BASF SE Cash

2.32 Billion

BASF SE Total Value Analysis

BASF SE is currently estimated to have takeover price of 60.79 B with market capitalization of 43.68 B, debt of 3.2 B, and cash on hands of 2.16 B. Please note that takeover price may be misleading and is a subject to mistakes in financial statements. We encourage investors to thoroughly investigate all of the BASF SE fundamentals before making investing decisions based on enterprise value of the company
  Takeover PriceMarket CapDebt ObligationsCash
60.79 B
43.68 B
3.2 B
2.16 B

BASF SE Investor Information

About 32.0% of the company shares are held by institutions such as insurance companies. The company has price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 1.22. Some equities with similar Price to Book (P/B) outperform the market in the long run. BASF SE has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 0.9. The entity last dividend was issued on the 5th of May 2025. The firm had 2:1 split on the 27th of June 2008. Based on the measurements of operating efficiency obtained from BASF SE's historical financial statements, BASF SE may be sliding down financialy. It has an above-average probability of going through some form of financial hardship next quarter.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Operating Profit Margin0.0340.0358
Notably Down
Slightly volatile
Total Cash From Operating Activities6.6 BB
Significantly Down
Pretty Stable
Operating Income5.8 B3.8 B
Way Up
Slightly volatile

BASF SE Asset Utilization

The asset utilization indicator refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. BASF SE has an asset utilization ratio of 81.15 percent. This implies that the Company is making €0.81 for each dollar of assets. An increasing asset utilization means that BASF SE is more efficient with each dollar of assets it utilizes for everyday operations.
 
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BASF SE Profitability Analysis

Based on the measurements of profitability obtained from BASF SE's financial statements, BASF SE may not be well positioned to generate adequate gross income at this time. It has a very high probability of underperforming in March. Profitability indicators assess BASF SE's ability to earn profits and add value for shareholders.
 
Net Income  
First Reported
2000-03-31
Previous Quarter
808 M
Current Value
79 M
Quarterly Volatility
1.2 B
 
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The BASF SE's current Gross Profit Margin is estimated to increase to 0.32, while Gross Profit is projected to decrease to roughly 17.8 B.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Gross Profit Margin0.320.3
Notably Up
Pretty Stable
Operating Profit Margin0.0340.0358
Notably Down
Slightly volatile
For BASF SE profitability analysis, we use financial ratios and fundamental drivers that measure the ability of BASF SE to generate income relative to revenue, assets, operating costs, and current equity. These fundamental indicators attest to how well BASF SE utilizes its assets to generate profit and value for its shareholders. The profitability module also shows relationships between BASF SE's most relevant fundamental drivers. It provides multiple suggestions of what could affect the performance of BASF SE over time as well as its relative position and ranking within its peers.

BASF SE Earnings per Share Projection vs Actual

By analyzing BASF SE's earnings estimates, investors can diagnose different trends across BASF SE's analyst sentiment over time as well as compare current EPS estimates against different timeframes. Please be aware that the consensus of earnings estimates for BASF SE is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
 
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BASF SE is projected to generate 0.715 in earnings per share on the 31st of March 2026. BASF SE earnings estimates show analyst consensus about projected BASF SE EPS (Earning Per Share). It derives the highest and the lowest estimates based on BASF SE's historical volatility. Many public companies, such as BASF SE, manage the perception of their earnings on a regular basis to make sure that analyst estimates are accurate. Future earnings calculations are also an essential input when attempting to value a firm.

BASF SE Ownership Allocation

BASF SE holds a total of 892.52 Million outstanding shares. 30% of BASF SE outstanding shares are owned by other corporate entities. Institutional investors are typically referred to investors that purchase positions in a given stock to benefit from reduced commissions. Thereupon, institutional investors are subject to different rules and regulations than regular investors. Please look out for any change in current institutional holding as this could mean something significant has changed at the company or is about to change. Please note that no matter how many assets the company secures, if the real value of the entity is less than the current market value, you may not be able to make money on it.

BASF SE Profitability Analysis

The company reported the revenue of 65.26 B. Net Income was 1.3 B with profit before overhead, payroll, taxes, and interest of 16.45 B.
Please note that valuation analysis is one of the essential comprehensive assessments in business. It evaluates BASF SE's worth, which you can determine by considering its current assets, liabilities and future cash flows. The investors' valuation analysis is an important metric that will give you a perspective on different companies. It helps you know the worth of the potential investment in BASF SE and how it compares across the competition.

About BASF SE Valuation

The stock valuation mechanism determines BASF SE's current worth on a weekly basis. Our valuation model uses a comparative analysis of BASF SE. We calculate exposure to BASF SE's market risk, different technical and fundamental indicators, and relevant financial multiples and ratios and then compare them to those of BASF SE's related companies.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Gross Profit19.6 B17.8 B
Pretax Profit Margin 0.04  0.03 
Operating Profit Margin 0.04  0.03 
Net Profit Margin 0.02  0.02 
Gross Profit Margin 0.30  0.32 

BASF SE Quarterly Retained Earnings

29.75 Billion

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