The historical data trend for Basf SE's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Basf SE's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Basf SE Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Basf SE's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Basf SE's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Basf SE (HAM:BAS) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.19 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #91 out of 349 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 26.1%.
Is Basf SE's Buyback Yield % too high?
Basf SE's current Buyback Yield % is 1.19. The Chemicals industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Basf SE's value of 1.19 is 5850% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #91 out of 349 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Basf SE has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Basf SE's Buyback Yield % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #91 out of 349 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Basf SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Basf SE's value of 1.19 is 5850% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Chemicals companies is 0.02, based on 349 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Basf SE's current Buyback Yield % of 1.19 is 5850% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Basf SE's current Buyback Yield % is 1.19. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.74, compared to a current price of €46.80 — trading 9.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.19 and 5850% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.02. Basf SE's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Basf SE (HAM:BAS), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.19 as of Jul. 01, 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 €46.80 is trading 9.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.74.
GuruFocus considers Basf SE to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:BAS:
Buyback Yield %: 1.19
GF Value™: €42.74 vs. price of €46.80 (9.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5850% above the Chemicals median (#91 of 349)
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 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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