BASF India (NSE:BASF) EV-to-EBITDA: 20.65 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 22% Above Median

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NSE:BASF BASF India Ltd NSE:BASF
76 GF Score
Price ₹3,633.80
GF Value ₹4,375.51
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is BASF India EV-to-EBITDA?

BASF India NSE:BASF -1.47% 76 EV-to-EBITDA is 20.65 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 16.95. GuruFocus rates NSE:BASF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹4,375.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,321 Chemicals companies, BASF India ranks worse than 67.15% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, BASF India's enterprise value is ₹150,274 Mil. BASF India's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹7,278 Mil. Therefore, BASF India's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 20.65.

The historical rank and industry rank for BASF India's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:BASF' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -115.22   Med: 16.95   Max: 36.65
Current: 20.66

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of BASF India was 36.65. The lowest was -115.22. And the median was 16.95.

NSE:BASF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
67.15% of 1321 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.16 vs NSE:BASF: 20.66

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-02), BASF India's stock price is ₹3633.80. BASF India's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹97.100. Therefore, BASF India's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 37.42.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


BASF India  (NSE:BASF) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

BASF India's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=3633.80/97.100
=37.42

BASF India's share price for today is ₹3633.80.
BASF India's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹97.100.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


BASF India EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


BASF India EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BASF India's EV-to-EBITDA 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 India EV-to-EBITDA Chart

BASF India Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 14.05 12.99 14.48 21.88 18.01

BASF India Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA 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 21.88 30.72 27.06 24.67 18.01

NSE:BASF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, BASF India's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 India EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, BASF India's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BASF India's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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BASF India EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

BASF India's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=150274.344/7277.6
=20.65

BASF India's current Enterprise Value is ₹150,274 Mil.
BASF India's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹7,278 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 20.65 mean?
BASF India (NSE:BASF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 20.65 as of Aug. 02, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on BASF India. This is 22% above median its historical median of 16.95. According to the industry distribution chart, BASF India ranks #887 out of 1321 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 67.1%.
Is BASF India's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
BASF India's current EV-to-EBITDA of 20.65 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 16.95. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.16. BASF India's value of 20.65 is 56.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BASF India ranks #887 out of 1321 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BASF India has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BASF India's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, BASF India ranks #887 out of 1321 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places BASF India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.16. BASF India's value of 20.65 is 56.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.95 vs. the industry median of 13.16, BASF India 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 13.16, based on 1,321 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BASF India's current EV-to-EBITDA of 20.65 is 56.9% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on BASF India. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BASF India's current EV-to-EBITDA is 20.65, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 16.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BASF India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BASF India (NSE:BASF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹4,375.51, compared to a current price of ₹3,633.80 — trading 17% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 20.65, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 16.95 and 56.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 13.16. BASF India's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BASF India (NSE:BASF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 20.65 as of Aug. 02, 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 India (NSE:BASF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BASF India stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹3,633.80 is trading 17% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹4,375.51. GuruFocus considers BASF India to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:BASF:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 20.65 (22% above median its 10-year median of 16.95)
  • GF Value™: ₹4,375.51 vs. price of ₹3,633.80 (17% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 56.9% above the Chemicals median (#887 of 1321)

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


BASF India Business Description

Other Exchanges 500042:India
Address Eastern Express Highway, Unit Nos. 10A, 10B, 10C, 10th Floor, Godrej One, Pirojshanagar, Vikhroli East, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 079
BASF India Ltd is a subsidiary of BASF SE, and the company manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals. Its segments include the Materials segment produces raw materials for plastics and auto components as well as related consumer products. The industrial solutions segment supplies chemicals for paint, stationery goods, plastic production, and mining. The agricultural solutions segment sells pesticides. The surface technologies segment sells chemicals for coatings, construction, and chemical production. The nutrition and care segment sells ingredients for personal care, cleaning, and nutrition. Chemicals segment supplies intermediates for the petrochemical and pharmaceutical end markets. Other segment includes activities that are not allocated to any of the continued operating divisions.
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