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Basf SEHAM:BAS +0.50%73 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €6.65 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:BAS with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €44.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,255 Chemicals companies, Basf SE ranks better than 97.93% on this metric.
Basf SE's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €4.78.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €6.66.
Basf SE's EPS without NRI for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.28.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €2.99.
During the past 12 months, Basf SE's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 293.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 122.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -5.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -14.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, Basf SE's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 122.20% per year. The lowest was -58.90% per year. And the median was 1.15% per year.
Basf SE (HAM:BAS) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Basf SE Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Basf SE Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Basf SE's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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.
HAM:BAS vs DOW: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Basf SE's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Basf SE's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Basf SE's PE Ratio falls into.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Basf SE's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €6.65
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €6.65 mean?
Basf SE (HAM:BAS) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €6.65 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #26 out of 1255 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 2.1%.
Is Basf SE's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Basf SE's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €6.65. Based on the distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #26 out of 1255 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Basf SE has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Basf SE's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #26 out of 1255 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Basf SE in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Chemicals company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors. Basf SE's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €6.65. 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 €44.30, compared to a current price of €50.69 — trading 14.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €6.65. Basf SE's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Basf SE (HAM:BAS), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €6.65 as of Jun. 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 €50.69 is trading 14.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €44.30.
GuruFocus considers Basf SE to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:BAS:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): €6.65
GF Value™: €44.30 vs. price of €50.69 (14.4% above fair value)
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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