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GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a companyÂ’s financial situation is. It is based on these factors

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest coverage (current year).
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better
3. Altman Z-score.

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

Financial Strength : 6/10

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industry
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history
Cash to Debt No Debt
BASFY's Cash to Debt is ranked lower than
77% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 1.31 vs. BASFY: No Debt )
BASFY' s 10-Year Cash to Debt Range
Min: 0.08   Max: No Debt
Current: No Debt

Equity to Asset 0.211
BASFY's Equity to Asset is ranked lower than
86% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 0.50 vs. BASFY: 0.211 )
BASFY' s 10-Year Equity to Asset Range
Min: 0.14   Max: 0.39
Current: 0.21

0.14
0.39
Interest Coverage 15.7
BASFY's Interest Coverage is ranked higher than
56% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 10000.00 vs. BASFY: 15.7 )
BASFY' s 10-Year Interest Coverage Range
Min: 3   Max: No Debt
Current: 15.7

F-Score: 7
Z-Score: 3.32
M-Score: -4.43
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the companyÂ’s business will stay that way. It is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin
2. Trend of the Operating Margin (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
••3. Consistency of the profitability
4. Piotroski F-Score
5. Predictability Rank•

The maximum rank is 10. A rank of 7 or higher means a higher profitability and may stay that way. A rank of 3 or lower indicates that the company has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength Rank. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability & Growth : 8/10

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industry
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history
Operating margin (%) 11.40
BASFY's Operating margin (%) is ranked higher than
79% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 5.30 vs. BASFY: 11.40 )
BASFY' s 10-Year Operating margin (%) Range
Min: 3.3   Max: 13.6
Current: 11.4

3.3
13.6
Net-margin (%) 6.2
BASFY's Net-margin (%) is ranked higher than
64% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 3.50 vs. BASFY: 6.2 )
BASFY' s 10-Year Net-margin (%) Range
Min: 2.7   Max: 17.9
Current: 6.2

2.7
17.9
ROE (%) 18.9
BASFY's ROE (%) is ranked higher than
84% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 6.00 vs. BASFY: 18.9 )
BASFY' s 10-Year ROE (%) Range
Min: 5.9   Max: 34.1
Current: 18.9

5.9
34.1
ROA (%) 7.6
BASFY's ROA (%) is ranked higher than
76% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 3.20 vs. BASFY: 7.6 )
BASFY' s 10-Year ROA (%) Range
Min: 2.7   Max: 15.9
Current: 7.6

2.7
15.9
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) 32.20
BASFY's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) is ranked higher than
88% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 9.20 vs. BASFY: 32.20 )
BASFY' s 10-Year ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) Range
Min: 5.5   Max: 32.2
Current: 32.2

5.5
32.2
Revenue Growth (%) 11.6
BASFY's Revenue Growth (%) is ranked higher than
88% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 3.50 vs. BASFY: 11.6 )
BASFY' s 10-Year Revenue Growth (%) Range
Min: 0.5   Max: 14.7
Current: 11.6

0.5
14.7
EBITDA Growth (%) 14
BASFY's EBITDA Growth (%) is ranked higher than
88% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 5.90 vs. BASFY: 14 )
BASFY' s 10-Year EBITDA Growth (%) Range
Min: -4.4   Max: 20.4
Current: 14

-4.4
20.4
EPS Growth (%) 36.3
BASFY's EPS Growth (%) is ranked higher than
91% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 10.00 vs. BASFY: 36.3 )
BASFY' s 10-Year EPS Growth (%) Range
Min: -22.9   Max: 40.7
Current: 36.3

-22.9
40.7
» BASFY's 10-Y Financials

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Guru Trades

Q2 2012

BASFY Guru Trades in Q2 2012

Ken Fisher 6,064,393 sh (-1.67%)
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Q3 2012

BASFY Guru Trades in Q3 2012

Ken Fisher 771,282 sh (-87.28%)
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Q4 2012

BASFY Guru Trades in Q4 2012

Ken Fisher 619,751 sh (-19.65%)
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Q1 2013

BASFY Guru Trades in Q1 2013

Ken Fisher 3,127,429 sh (+404.63%)
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Insider Trades

Latest Guru Trades with BASFY

GuruDate Trades Impact to Portfolio Price Range * (?) Current Price Change from Average Current Shares
Ken Fisher 2013-03-31 Add 404.63%0.59%$86.95 - $103.67 $ 95.18-1%3127429
Ken Fisher 2012-09-30 Reduce -87.28%1.05%$66.9 - $87.92 $ 95.1826%771282
Ken Fisher 2012-03-31 Reduce -33.58%0.64%$71.03 - $89.97 $ 95.1828%6167131
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Ken Fisher Buys Apple Inc, American Express Co, Coinstar, Sells America Movil, Petrobras, Visa
We have just updated the portfolio of Ken Fisher. He buys Apple Inc, Basf SE, American Express Co, McDonald's Corporation, Rio Tinto PLC, BP etc. As of 03/31/2013, Fisher Asset Management, LLC owns 483 stocks with a total value of $37.6 billion. These are the details of the buys and sells that have the impact to portfolio of more than .1%.

New Purchases: CSTR, VSH, VALE.P, Added Positions: AAPL, BASFY, AXP, MCD, RIO, BP, CSCO, JPM, MTU, RHHBY, Reduced Positions: AMX, PBR, V, BIDU, EC, VALE, BRGYY, EAT, Sold Out: KMTUY, MW, For the details of Ken Fisher's stock buys and sells, go to http://www.gurufocus.com/StockBuy.php?GuruName=Ken+Fisher

These are the top 5 holdings of Ken Fisher

Fisher Enhanced Big Cap Growth (FBG) - 37,077,387 shares, 3.2% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 673.87% iShares IBoxx $ Invest Grade Corp Bd Fd (LQD) - 7,842,017 shares, 2.5% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 4.98% Pfizer Inc (PFE) - 30,711,655 shares, 2.4% of the total portfolio. Shares reduced by 3.34% Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) - 10,133,469 shares, 2.2% of the total portfolio. Shares reduced by 2.51% Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO) - 36,290,508 shares, 2.0% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 9.32%

New Purchase: Coinstar, Inc. (CSTR)

Ken Fisher initiated holdings in Coinstar, Inc.. His purchase prices were between $46.89 and $58.42, with an estimated average price of $52.21. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.16%. His holdings were 1,041,008 shares as of 03/31/2013.

New Purchase: Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (VSH)

Ken Fisher initiated holdings in Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.. His purchase prices were between $10.28 and $13.95, with an estimated average price of $12.27. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.15%. His holdings were 4,156,347 shares as of 03/31/2013.

New Purchase: Vale SA (VALE.P)

Ken Fisher initiated holdings in Vale SA. His purchase prices were between $16.23 and $20.88, with an estimated average price of $18.38. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.13%. His holdings were 2,908,756 shares as of 03/31/2013.

Sold Out: Komatsu Ltd. (KMTUY)

Ken Fisher sold out his holdings in Komatsu Ltd.. His sale prices were between $23.05 and $27.11, with an estimated average price of $25.36.

Sold Out: Men's Wearhouse (MW)

Ken Fisher sold out his holdings in Men's Wearhouse. His sale prices were between $27.79 and $34.62, with an estimated average price of $30.89.

Added: Apple Inc (AAPL)

Ken Fisher added to his holdings in Apple Inc by 58.12%. His purchase prices were between $420.05 and $549.03, with an estimated average price of $467.26. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.65%. His holdings were 1,500,784 shares as of 03/31/2013.

Added: Basf SE (BASFY)

Ken Fisher added to his holdings in Basf SE by 404.63%. His purchase prices were between $86.95 and $103.67, with an estimated average price of $96.02. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.59%. His holdings were 3,127,429 shares as of 03/31/2013.

Added: American Express Co (AXP)

Ken Fisher added to his holdings in American Express Co by 19.94%. His purchase prices were between $57.48 and $67.46, with an estimated average price of $62.18. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.32%. His holdings were 10,807,046 shares as of 03/31/2013.

Added: McDonald's Corporation (MCD)

Ken Fisher added to his holdings in McDonald's Corporation by 27.85%. His purchase prices were between $88.21 and $99.69, with an estimated average price of $94.96. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.3%. His holdings were 5,203,926 shares as of 03/31/2013.

Added: Rio Tinto PLC (RIO)

Ken Fisher added to his holdings in Rio Tinto PLC by 29.66%. His purchase prices were between $46.68 and $59.92, with an estimated average price of $54.09. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.29%. His holdings were 10,072,840 shares as of 03/31/2013.

Added: Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO)

Ken Fisher added to his holdings in Cisco Systems Inc by 9.32%. His purchase prices were between $19.649 and $21.925, with an estimated average price of $20.98. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.17%. His holdings were 36,290,508 shares as of 03/31/2013.

Added: BP PLC (BP)

Ken Fisher added to his holdings in BP PLC by 28478.2%. His purchase prices were between $40.19 and $45.21, with an estimated average price of $42.48. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.17%. His holdings were 1,468,922 shares as of 03/31/2013.

Added: JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)

Ken Fisher added to his holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co by 8.61%. His purchase prices were between $43.969 and $51, with an estimated average price of $47.94. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.13%. His holdings were 12,993,205 shares as of 03/31/2013.

Added: Roche Holding AG (RHHBY)

Ken Fisher added to his holdings in Roche Holding AG by 634.57%. His purchase prices were between $50.5 and $58.6, with an estimated average price of $55.48. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.12%. His holdings were 897,861 shares as of 03/31/2013.

Added: Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MTU)

Ken Fisher added to his holdings in Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. by 797.63%. His purchase prices were between $5.22 and $6.1, with an estimated average price of $5.63. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.12%. His holdings were 8,743,531 shares as of 03/31/2013.

Reduced: America Movil, S.A.B. de C.V. (AMX)

Ken Fisher reduced to his holdings in America Movil, S.A.B. de C.V. by 91.69%. His sale prices were between $18.47 and $25.62, with an estimated average price of $22.69. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.73%. Ken Fisher still held 1,000,307 shares as of 03/31/2013.

Reduced: Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras (PBR)

Ken Fisher reduced to his holdings in Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras by 98.71%. His sale prices were between $14.45 and $20.37, with an estimated average price of $17.55. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.7%. Ken Fisher still held 163,261 shares as of 03/31/2013.

Reduced: Visa, Inc. (V)

Ken Fisher reduced to his holdings in Visa, Inc. by 29.23%. His sale prices were between $151.58 and $169.84, with an estimated average price of $158.99. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.61%. Ken Fisher still held 3,435,165 shares as of 03/31/2013.

Reduced: Baidu, Inc. (BIDU)

Ken Fisher reduced to his holdings in Baidu, Inc. by 87.01%. His sale prices were between $84.24 and $112.97, with an estimated average price of $97.08. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.47%. Ken Fisher still held 243,522 shares as of 03/31/2013.

Reduced: Ecopetrol S.A. (EC)

Ken Fisher reduced to his holdings in Ecopetrol S.A. by 34.03%. His sale prices were between $53.71 and $63.8, with an estimated average price of $59.38. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.18%. Ken Fisher still held 2,080,965 shares as of 03/31/2013.

Reduced: Vale SA (VALE)

Ken Fisher reduced to his holdings in Vale SA by 93.77%. His sale prices were between $16.98 and $21.49, with an estimated average price of $19.17. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.16%. Ken Fisher still held 179,749 shares as of 03/31/2013.

Reduced: BG Group PLC (BRGYY)

Ken Fisher reduced to his holdings in BG Group PLC by 92.54%. His sale prices were between $16.44 and $18.48, with an estimated average price of $17.53. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.13%. Ken Fisher still held 215,410 shares as of 03/31/2013.

Reduced: Brinker International, Inc. (EAT)

Ken Fisher reduced to his holdings in Brinker International, Inc. by 76.63%. His sale prices were between $30.99 and $37.65, with an estimated average price of $33.7. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.11%. Ken Fisher still held 402,637 shares as of 03/31/2013. Read more...

Ratios

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industry
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history
P/E(ttm) 14.90
BASFY's P/E(ttm) is ranked higher than
88% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 21.95 vs. BASFY: 14.90 )
BASFY' s 10-Year P/E(ttm) Range
Min: 1.58   Max: 53.29
Current: 14.9

1.58
53.29
P/B 2.70
BASFY's P/B is ranked lower than
67% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 1.69 vs. BASFY: 2.70 )
BASFY' s 10-Year P/B Range
Min: 0.88   Max: 3.52
Current: 2.7

0.88
3.52
P/S 0.85
BASFY's P/S is ranked lower than
54% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 0.80 vs. BASFY: 0.85 )
BASFY' s 10-Year P/S Range
Min: 0.34   Max: 1.37
Current: 0.85

0.34
1.37
PFCF 23.00
BASFY's PFCF is ranked lower than
56% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 17.30 vs. BASFY: 23.00 )
BASFY' s 10-Year PFCF Range
Min: 6.59   Max: 307.19
Current: 23

6.59
307.19
EV-to-EBIT 9.6
BASFY's EV-to-EBIT is ranked higher than
92% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 14.32 vs. BASFY: 9.6 )
BASFY' s 10-Year EV-to-EBIT Range
Min: 2.6   Max: 25.6
Current: 9.6

2.6
25.6
PEG 1.4
BASFY's PEG is ranked higher than
97% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 1.14 vs. BASFY: 1.4 )
BASFY' s 10-Year PEG Range
Min: 0.21   Max: 96.45
Current: 1.4

0.21
96.45
Shiller P/E 15.4
BASFY's Shiller P/E is ranked higher than
93% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 23.35 vs. BASFY: 15.4 )
BASFY' s 10-Year Shiller P/E Range
Min: 7.05   Max: 50.49
Current: 15.4

7.05
50.49

Dividend & Buy Back

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Dividend Yield 2.53
BASFY's Dividend Yield is ranked higher than
76% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 1.96 vs. BASFY: 2.53 )
BASFY' s 10-Year Dividend Yield Range
Min: 1.8   Max: 7.05
Current: 2.53

1.8
7.05
Dividend Payout 0.3621
BASFY's Dividend Payout is ranked higher than
60% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 0.74 vs. BASFY: 0.3621 )
BASFY' s 10-Year Dividend Payout Range
Min: 0.24   Max: 1.27
Current: 0.36

0.24
1.27
Dividend growth (3y) -1.4
BASFY's Dividend growth (3y) is ranked higher than
90% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 0.70 vs. BASFY: -1.4 )
BASFY' s 10-Year Dividend growth (3y) Range
Min: 0   Max: -1.4
Current: -1.4

Yield on cost (5-Year) 2.50
BASFY's Yield on cost (5-Year) is ranked higher than
71% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 1.96 vs. BASFY: 2.50 )
BASFY' s 10-Year Yield on cost (5-Year) Range
Min: 1.8   Max: 7.05
Current: 2.5

1.8
7.05

Valuation & Return

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Price/Net Current Asset Value 13.9
BASFY's Price/Net Current Asset Value is ranked higher than
88% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 6.70 vs. BASFY: 13.9 )
BASFY' s 10-Year Price/Net Current Asset Value Range
Min: 2.1   Max: 13.3
Current: 13.9

2.1
13.3
Price/Tangible Book 5
BASFY's Price/Tangible Book is ranked higher than
90% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 2.30 vs. BASFY: 5 )
BASFY' s 10-Year Price/Tangible Book Range
Min: 1.6   Max: 6
Current: 5

1.6
6
Price/DCF (Projected) 1
BASFY's Price/DCF (Projected) is ranked higher than
84% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 1.30 vs. BASFY: 1 )
BASFY' s 10-Year Price/DCF (Projected) Range
Min: 0.7   Max: 1.5
Current: 1

0.7
1.5
Price/Median PS Value 1.1
BASFY's Price/Median PS Value is ranked higher than
78% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 0.70 vs. BASFY: 1.1 )
BASFY' s 10-Year Price/Median PS Value Range
Min: 0.8   Max: 1.2
Current: 1.1

0.8
1.2
Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value 0.8
BASFY's Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value is ranked higher than
94% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 1.40 vs. BASFY: 0.8 )
BASFY' s 10-Year Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value Range
Min: 0.4   Max: 8.2
Current: 0.8

0.4
8.2
Price/Graham Number 1.9
BASFY's Price/Graham Number is ranked higher than
84% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 1.50 vs. BASFY: 1.9 )
BASFY' s 10-Year Price/Graham Number Range
Min: 0.6   Max: 2.7
Current: 1.9

0.6
2.7
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) 10.40
BASFY's Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) is ranked higher than
94% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 6.05 vs. BASFY: 10.40 )
BASFY' s 10-Year Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) Range
Min: 3.9   Max: 37.8
Current: 10.4

3.9
37.8
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) 23.59
BASFY's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) is ranked higher than
91% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 5.28 vs. BASFY: 23.59 )
BASFY' s 10-Year Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) Range
Min: 5   Max: 29
Current: 23.59

5
29

Business Description

Basf SE is the largest chemical company in the world. It sells a wide range of products, including commodity chemicals like ethylene and propylene, performance plastics, and specialty chemicals like vitamins, coatings, and crop-protection products. The Company is also involved in oil and gas exploration and production, as well as natural-gas trading and distribution.
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Industry: Chemicals
Compare:DD, SHECY, URALL, APD, LSE:0Q7V
Traded in other countries:BFA.UK, BAS.Germany, BASA.Germany, BAS.Switzerland, BASF.Italy

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