Basf (BASFY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

BASF SE, trading in the United States under the ticker BASFY, is a Germany‐based chemical company with a history dating back to 1865. Headquartered in Ludwigshafen, the company has grown into one of the world’s leading chemical producers. Its operations span the full value chain from research and development to production, sales and marketing, with a particular emphasis on innovation and sustainability.

The company’s portfolio is organized into several core segments, including Chemicals, Performance Products, Functional Materials & Solutions and Agricultural Solutions. In Chemicals, BASF produces basic petrochemicals and intermediates that serve as the building blocks for a wide range of industrial applications. Performance Products encompasses polymer additives, dispersions and pigments used in coatings, adhesives and construction materials. Functional Materials & Solutions covers high‐performance plastics, catalysts and battery materials, while Agricultural Solutions offers crop protection products, seeds and traits to farmers globally.

BASF operates production sites across Europe, North America, Asia and Latin America, serving a diverse customer base in industries such as automotive, building and construction, electronics and agriculture. The company maintains research and development centers on multiple continents to drive technological advancements and respond to evolving market needs. Since 2018, BASF has been led by CEO Martin Brudermüller, under whose leadership the company has reinforced its focus on digitalization, climate protection and resource efficiency.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $12.69 to $12.83
• 50-Day Range: $12.06 to $14.02
• 52-Week Range: $10.57 to $14.76
• Volume: 70,176 shs
• Average Volume: 89,426 shs
• Market Capitalization: $45.55 billion
• P/E Ratio: 98.16
• Dividend Yield: 3.45%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Basf Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Basf scored higher than 25% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Basf.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: -6.02%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Basf are expected to decrease by -6.02% in the coming year, from $0.83 to $0.78 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Basf is 98.16, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 279.69.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Basf is 98.16, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 158.19.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Basf has a PEG Ratio of 15.48. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Basf has a P/B Ratio of 1.14. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.01% of the outstanding shares of Basf have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Basf has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Basf has recently increased by 7.06%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Basf pays a meaningful dividend of 3.45%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Basf does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Basf is 338.46%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Basf will have a dividend payout ratio of 56.41% next year. This indicates that Basf will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.01% of the outstanding shares of Basf have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Basf has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Basf has recently increased by 7.06%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Basf has a news sentiment score of 1.11. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.68 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Basf this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

2 people have searched for BASFY on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Basf insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 0.03% of the stock of Basf is held by institutions.

BASFY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BASFY shares performed this year?

Basf's stock was trading at $10.9026 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, BASFY stock has increased by 17.0% and is now trading at $12.76.

How were Basf's earnings last quarter?

Basf Se (OTCMKTS:BASFY) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July, 30th. The basic materials company reported $0.14 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.20 by $0.06. The basic materials company earned $18.10 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $15.62 billion. Basf had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.17% and a net margin of 0.59%.

Does Basf have any subsidiaries?

Basf subsidiaries include Sculpteo, Isobionics, Solvay - Polyamides Business, Innofil3D, ZedX Inc., THERMOTEK, Rolic Technologies, and more.

How do I buy shares of Basf?

Shares of BASFY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 7/30/2025
• Today: 9/10/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/29/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: CHEM - DIVERSIFD
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:BASFY
• Previous Symbol: NYSE:BF
• CIK: 1024148
• Web: www.basf.com
• Phone: 49621600
• Fax: 49-0621-604-2525
• Employees: 111,822
• Year Founded: 1865

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.13
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 98.32
• Forward P/E Ratio: 15.40
• P/E Growth: 15.48
• Net Income: $1.40 billion
• Net Margins: 0.59%
• Pretax Margin: 2.03%
• Return on Equity: 7.17%
• Return on Assets: 3.28%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.51
• Current Ratio: 1.83
• Quick Ratio: 1.07

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $70.63 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.65
• Cash Flow: $2.32 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 5.51
• Book Value: $11.18 per share
• Price / Book: 1.14

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 3,570,089,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $45.63 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.07