BASF SE

As of June 30, 2026, BASF SE carries a market capitalization of 40.29B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 58.48B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

BASF SE's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for October 28, 2026.

As of June 30, 2026, BASF SE has 860.92M shares outstanding.

As of June 30, 2026, BASF SE trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 7.23. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.67, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.11.

As of June 30, 2026, BASF SE trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 8.92 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.94 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 23.97 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. BASF SE trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 32.13, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 58.48B versus a market cap of 40.29B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of June 30, 2026, BASF SE maintains a current ratio of 1.85, meaning it holds 1.9x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 66.86, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 6.53 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, BASF SE posted a return on equity (ROE) of 15.77, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 2.52 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 6.91, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 10.24, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 568,470.48 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 109,143.75, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 3.38 indicates how many times BASF SE sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, BASF SE recorded 1.15B in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 36.16, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 3.17B, leaving 5.71B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 22, 2026, BASF SE's stock has gained approximately 19.74% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 51.82, while the 200-day moving average is 50.15.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, BASF SE generated 62.05B in revenue and converted that into 5.71B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 2.29. EBITDA reached 6.56B, while operating income came in at 3.33B.

As of June 30, 2026, BASF SE holds 7.89B in cash and equivalents against 25.00B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 17.21B. Total book value stands at 36.32B, with working capital of 17.87B providing operational flexibility.

BASF SE produced 4.95B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -3.77B in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 1.18B - equivalent to 1.34 per share.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, BASF SE posted a gross margin of 24.60, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 5.37 and net profit margin of 9.20 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, BASF SE paid dividends of 4.57 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 191.77 exceeds 100%, meaning the company is distributing more than it earns and funding the dividend from cash reserves, asset sales, or borrowing, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 2.85, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 5.79, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to BASF SE shareholders.

BASF SE's most recent stock split took place on June 27, 2008 with a 1:2 split ratio.

As of June 30, 2026, BASF SE has an Altman Z-Score of 2.40, near the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.