BASF (BAS) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What BAS does

BASF (BAS) is a chemical company headquartered in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany, that operates worldwide through six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care, and Agricultural Solutions. The Chemicals segment supplies petrochemicals and intermediates, while Materials provides advanced materials and precursors such as isocyanates, polyamides, and inorganic basic products for the plastics industry. Industrial Solutions develops ingredients and additives for sectors including automotive, petrochemical, and electronics, and Surface Technologies offers catalysts, battery materials, and coatings for automotive and chemical applications. BASF is listed on the Xetra market and is part of the DAX.

Key numbers explained

• The current price is 50,42 EUR, reflecting the latest trading value of one share.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 21,3 shows how much investors pay per euro of the last 12 months' earnings; a lower forward P/E ratio of 17 on expected earnings suggests a more modest valuation if growth materialises.
• The dividend yield of 4,46% indicates the annual dividend as a percentage of the share price, with 95% of earnings paid out as dividends.
• The beta of 0,75 means the stock has historically moved about 75% as much as the broader market, suggesting lower volatility.
• Revenue of 61,59 mld. EUR with 16,4% year-over-year growth shows top-line expansion, while a profit margin of 9,4% and operating margin of 5,2% reflect how much of that revenue turns into profit.
• The price-to-book ratio of 1,2 compares the market price to the company's book value per share.

What to watch

BASF's performance is tied to global industrial and construction cycles, commodity prices for petrochemicals and raw materials, and energy costs across its production sites. Currency fluctuations, especially the euro against the US dollar, can affect reported results given its international operations. Regulatory changes in chemicals and environmental policies in Europe and other major markets may influence demand and margins. The upcoming earnings report on Oct 28, 2026 will provide updated guidance on these factors. Investors also monitor peer companies such as Symrise (SY1), Heidelberg Materials (HEI), and Brenntag (BNR) for sector context.