Basf SE - ADR

Basf SE - ADR

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Market Cap$50.87B
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P/E RatioDividendsReturn on EquityPrice-to-SalesDebt-to-Equity
Basf SE - ADRBasf SE - ADR254.55%5%0.80.7

Earnings Call Q4 2025

February 27, 2026 - AI Summary

Financial Performance Decline: BASF reported an EBITDA before special items of EUR 6.6 billion for the full year 2025, a decline compared to EUR 7.1 billion in 2024 (approximately -7%). The fourth quarter showed significant pressure with EBITDA at EUR 1 billion, down from EUR 1.4 billion year-over-year (-29%). This downturn is attributed to lower margins, negative currency effects (EUR 235 million), and pressure on core businesses, particularly in the Chemicals sector.
Cost-Saving Initiatives and Headcount Reduction: BASF accelerated its cost-saving programs, achieving an annual reduction run rate of EUR 1.7 billion by end-2025, exceeding the original target by EUR 100 million. However, onetime costs increased to EUR 700 million due to severance provisions. The headcount saw a reduction of 4,800 employees in total, with a significant share attributed to Europe, impacting operational efficiency in Ludwigshafen.
Outlook for 2026: The company projects EBITDA before special items to be between EUR 6.2 billion and EUR 7 billion for 2026, reflecting ongoing challenges in the chemical market amidst geopolitical tensions and lower global industrial production growth expectations. The anticipated decline in chemical production particularly affects mature economies, with BASF remaining cautious about the market recovery timeline.

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$3.54

Current Fair Value

75.3% downside

Overvalued by 75.3% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.

Share Statistics

Market cap$50.87 Billion
Enterprise Value$71.47 Billion
Dividend Yield$0.66 (4.55%)
Earnings per Share$0.44
Beta0.73
Outstanding Shares3,513,458,240

Return

Return on Equity5.18%ROE
Return on Assets2.17%
Return on Invested Capital4.61%

Valuation & Multiples

P/E Ratio25.02P/E Ratio
PEG150.57PEG
Price to Sales0.84Price to Sales
Price to Book Ratio1.44Price to Book Ratio
Enterprise Value to Revenue1.14
Enterprise Value to EBIT24.94
Enterprise Value to Net Income40
Total Debt to Enterprise0.33
Debt to Equity0.69Debt to Equity

Revenue Sources

No data

Insider Trades

Last Earnings Call

Report Date
May 1, 2026
EPS Estimate
$0.31
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$18.31 B
Average shareholder expectation

Next Earnings Call

Expected Date
July 29, 2026
EPS Estimate
$0.27
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$18.58 B
Average shareholder expectation

Institutional Put/Call Ratio

Market sentiment based on institutional option activity.

Put/Call Ratio0.00000%
Total Calls-
Total Puts-

Institutional Ownership

Holdings and activity of institutional investors.

Ownership %0.01% 0.00%
Total Invested$3.46M 41.29%
Investors Holding12 2.00%

ESG Score

No data

About Basf SE

Relevant Senate Committees

Joint Committee on Taxation

Although advisory, this committee provides the critical revenue estimates and technical analysis for all tax legislation. Its influence directly shapes the final form of tax policy, impacting corporate tax structures, capital investment incentives, and overall profitability for Basf SE.

Finance

This is a powerful committee controlling taxation and trade policy. Its decisions on corporate tax rates directly impact Basf SE's profitability in the US, and its role in setting tariffs and trade agreements significantly affects the cost of importing raw materials and exporting finished goods for a global manufacturer.

Appropriations

This committee directly allocates discretionary federal spending. Its subcommittees determine the precise funding for defense, scientific research, and infrastructure projects, which directly translates into demand and specific contract opportunities for companies like Basf SE supplying materials and chemicals for government-funded initiatives.

Energy and Natural Resources

As a chemical manufacturer, Basf SE is a significant consumer of energy (oil, natural gas as feedstocks and for power) and various raw materials. This committee's oversight of national energy policy, resource leasing, and energy infrastructure directly impacts Basf's operational costs and raw material supply.

Environment and Public Works

This committee directly regulates the EPA, which oversees chemical manufacturing processes, emissions, waste management, and product safety (e.g., in paints and coatings). Its decisions on infrastructure spending also drive demand for Basf's products in construction and public works projects.

Foreign Relations

Basf SE is a global company. This committee's decisions on foreign policy, sanctions (e.g., on specific countries), and trade relations can directly affect Basf's international supply chains, market access, and operational costs for exports and imports, as well as influencing global energy prices crucial for a chemical manufacturer.