Basf SEFRA:BASA +0.84%71 EBITDA Margin % is 13.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 13.42. GuruFocus rates FRA:BASA with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,584 Chemicals companies, Basf SE ranks better than 62.56% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Basf SE's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,235 Mil. Basf SE's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €16,020 Mil. Therefore, Basf SE's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.95%.
Basf SE (FRA:BASA) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Basf SE EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Basf SE EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Basf SE's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Basf SE's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Basf SE's EBITDA Margin % 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 (FRA:BASA) has a EBITDA Margin % of 13.95% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.42. Over the past decade, Basf SE's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 7.00 to 19.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #593 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 37.4%.
Is Basf SE's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Basf SE's current EBITDA Margin % of 13.95% is near median its 10-year median of 13.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 19.22. The Chemicals industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.64. Basf SE's value of 13.95% is 44.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #593 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 EBITDA Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #593 out of 1584 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Basf SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.64. Basf SE's value of 13.95% is 44.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Basf SE's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 7.00 to 19.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.42 vs. the industry median of 9.64, Basf SE has consistently been above 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Chemicals companies is 9.64, based on 1,584 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Basf SE's current EBITDA Margin % of 13.95% is 44.8% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Basf SE's current EBITDA Margin % is 13.95%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.42. 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 (FRA:BASA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.54, compared to a current price of €12.00 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 13.95%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.42 and 44.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 9.64. 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 EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Basf SE (FRA:BASA), the current EBITDA Margin % is 13.95% 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 (FRA:BASA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Basf SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €12.00 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.54.
GuruFocus considers Basf SE to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:BASA:
EBITDA Margin %: 13.95% (near median its 10-year median of 13.42)
GF Value™: €10.54 vs. price of €12.00 (13.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.8% above the Chemicals median (#593 of 1584)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BASA 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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