Basf SE (HAM:BAS) Beginning Cash Position: €2,856 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


HAM:BAS Basf SE HAM:BAS
71 GF Score
Price €47.22
GF Value €42.37
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Basf SE Beginning Cash Position?

Basf SE HAM:BAS -0.57% 71 Beginning Cash Position is €2,856 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:BAS with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Basf SE's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,856 Mil.

Basf SE's quarterly Beginning Cash Position declined from Sep. 2025 (€2,512 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€2,019 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 (€2,019 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€2,856 Mil).

Basf SE's annual Beginning Cash Position increased from Dec. 2023 (€2,515 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€2,624 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 (€2,624 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€2,920 Mil).

Basf SE Beginning Cash Position Related Terms

Basf SE Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Basf SE Beginning Cash Position Chart

Basf SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beginning Cash Position
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Basf SE Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Basf SE Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of €2,856 Mil mean?
Basf SE (HAM:BAS) has a Beginning Cash Position of €2,856 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors.
Is Basf SE's Beginning Cash Position too high?
Basf SE's current Beginning Cash Position is €2,856 Mil. Overall, Basf SE has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Basf SE's Beginning Cash Position compare to DOW?
Basf SE's Beginning Cash Position of €2,856 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for a Chemicals company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors. Basf SE's current Beginning Cash Position is €2,856 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Basf SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Basf SE (HAM:BAS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.37, compared to a current price of €47.22 — trading 11.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is €2,856 Mil. Basf SE's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Basf SE (HAM:BAS), the current Beginning Cash Position is €2,856 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Basf SE (HAM:BAS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Basf SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €47.22 is trading 11.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.37. GuruFocus considers Basf SE to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:BAS:

  • Beginning Cash Position: €2,856 Mil
  • GF Value™: €42.37 vs. price of €47.22 (11.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:BAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Basf SE Business Description

Address Carl-Bosch-Strasse 38, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, DEU, 67056
BASF is one of the world's leading chemical companies. It's headquartered in Germany near the Rhine River, which helps with logistics-related savings. Founded in 1865, it produces a vast array of chemicals, plastics, resins, and agricultural solutions. While the company serves multiple industries, it most prominently serves the automotive, agricultural, construction, and pharmaceutical industries. BASF is a first mover in the energy transition and aims to rapidly expand its recycled and bio-based product portfolio.
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