Basf SE (LTS:0BFA) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.60 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 14% Below Median

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LTS:0BFA Basf SE LTS:0BFA
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Price €50.80
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What is Basf SE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Basf SE LTS:0BFA +4.10% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.60 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 0.70. GuruFocus rates LTS:0BFA with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €44.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,276 Chemicals companies, Basf SE ranks better than 72.18% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), Basf SE's current share price is €50.80. Basf SE's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €84.99. Basf SE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.60.

The historical rank and industry rank for Basf SE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0BFA' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47   Med: 0.7   Max: 1.29
Current: 0.6

During the past years, Basf SE's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.29. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 0.70.

LTS:0BFA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
72.18% of 1276 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs LTS:0BFA: 0.60

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Basf SE's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €19.841. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €84.99 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Basf SE  (LTS:0BFA) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Basf SE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Basf SE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Basf SE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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.

Basf SE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Basf SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.79 0.54 0.57 0.50 0.53

Basf SE Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.50 0.51 0.53 0.62 0.55

LTS:0BFA vs DOW: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Basf SE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Basf SE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Basf SE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Basf SE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Basf SE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=50.80/84.99
=0.60

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Basf SE's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=19.841/131.3638*131.3638
=19.841

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 131.3638.

Basf SE Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 15.307 101.017 19.905
201612 16.022 101.217 20.794
201703 18.346 101.417 23.763
201706 17.721 102.117 22.796
201709 15.755 102.717 20.149
201712 16.549 102.617 21.185
201803 17.093 102.917 21.818
201806 17.169 104.017 21.683
201809 16.991 104.718 21.315
201812 14.097 104.217 17.769
201903 16.980 104.217 21.403
201906 15.763 105.718 19.587
201909 15.848 106.018 19.637
201912 15.881 105.818 19.715
202003 18.240 105.718 22.665
202006 13.864 106.618 17.082
202009 15.037 105.818 18.667
202012 17.185 105.518 21.394
202103 21.122 107.518 25.807
202106 21.497 108.486 26.030
202109 21.349 109.435 25.627
202112 21.414 110.384 25.484
202203 25.286 113.968 29.146
202206 25.438 115.760 28.867
202209 24.456 118.818 27.038
202212 21.469 119.345 23.631
202303 22.386 122.402 24.025
202306 19.389 123.140 20.684
202309 17.630 124.195 18.648
202312 17.590 123.773 18.669
202403 19.667 125.038 20.662
202406 18.051 125.882 18.837
202409 16.600 126.198 17.280
202412 16.471 127.041 17.031
202503 18.497 127.779 19.016
202506 16.569 128.412 16.950
202509 16.053 129.255 16.315
202512 15.613 129.361 15.855
202603 18.238 131.258 18.253
202606 19.841 131.364 19.841

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.60 mean?
Basf SE (LTS:0BFA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.60 as of Jul. 30, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 0.70. Over the past decade, Basf SE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 1.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #355 out of 1276 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 27.8%.
Is Basf SE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Basf SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.60 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 1.29. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.28. Basf SE's value of 0.60 is 53.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #355 out of 1276 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Basf SE has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Basf SE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #355 out of 1276 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Basf SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.28. Basf SE's value of 0.60 is 53.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Basf SE's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 1.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.70 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Basf SE has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.28, based on 1,276 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Basf SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.60 is 53.1% below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Basf SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.60, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 0.70. 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 (LTS:0BFA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €44.59, compared to a current price of €50.80 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.60, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.70 and 53.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.28. Basf SE's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Basf SE (LTS:0BFA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.60 as of Jul. 30, 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 (LTS:0BFA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Basf SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €50.80 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €44.59. GuruFocus considers Basf SE to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0BFA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.60 (14% below median its 10-year median of 0.70)
  • GF Value™: €44.59 vs. price of €50.80 (13.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.1% below the Chemicals median (#355 of 1276)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0BFA 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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