Basf SEBASFY 71 FCF Margin % is -8.58% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BASFY with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.03 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, Basf SE ranks better than 54.46% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Basf SE's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1,590 Mil. Basf SE's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $18,520 Mil. Therefore, Basf SE's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -8.58%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Basf SE's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BASFY'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.22 Med: 4.33 Max: 7.82
Current: 2.97
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Basf SE was 7.82%. The lowest was 1.22%. And the median was 4.33%.
BASFY's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 54.46% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.78
vs BASFY: 2.97
Basf SE FCF Margin % Related Terms
Basf SE FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Basf SE's FCF 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Basf SE's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Basf SE's FCF 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 (BASFY) has a FCF Margin % of -8.58% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors. Over the past decade, Basf SE's FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.22 to 7.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #719 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is Basf SE's FCF Margin % too high?
Basf SE's current FCF Margin % is -8.58%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.22 to a high of 7.82. Based on the distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #719 out of 1579 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 FCF Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #719 out of 1579 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Basf SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. Historically, Basf SE's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.22 to 7.82 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median FCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 1.78, based on 1,579 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Basf SE's current FCF Margin % is -8.58%. 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 (BASFY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.03, compared to a current price of $13.83 — trading 15% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -8.58%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Basf SE (BASFY), the current FCF Margin % is -8.58% 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 (BASFY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Basf SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.83 is trading 15% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.03.
GuruFocus considers Basf SE to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BASFY:
FCF Margin %: -8.58%
GF Value™: $12.03 vs. price of $13.83 (15% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BASFY 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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