Basf SEHAM:BAS +1.13%71 FCF Yield % is 4.08 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 5.64. GuruFocus rates HAM:BAS with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.69 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,607 Chemicals companies, Basf SE ranks better than 67.58% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
As of today, Basf SE's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is €1,766 Mil, and Market Cap is €43,235 Mil. Therefore, Basf SE's FCF Yield % for today is 4.08%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Basf SE's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:BAS'
s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.74 Med: 5.64 Max: 9.86
Current: 4.08
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Basf SE was 9.86%. The lowest was 0.74%. And the median was 5.64%.
HAM:BAS's FCF Yield % is ranked better than 67.58% of 1607
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.89
vs HAM:BAS: 4.08
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Basf SE FCF Yield % Related Terms
Basf SE FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Basf SE's FCF Yield % 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 Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Basf SE's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Basf SE's FCF Yield % 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 (HAM:BAS) has a FCF Yield % of 4.08 as of Jun. 25, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 5.64. Over the past decade, Basf SE's FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.74 to 9.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #521 out of 1607 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is Basf SE's FCF Yield % too high?
Basf SE's current FCF Yield % of 4.08 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 5.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.74 to a high of 9.86. The Chemicals industry median FCF Yield % is 0.89. Basf SE's value of 4.08 is 358.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #521 out of 1607 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 Yield % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #521 out of 1607 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Basf SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.89. Basf SE's value of 4.08 is 358.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Basf SE's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.74 to 9.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.64 vs. the industry median of 0.89, 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 FCF Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median FCF Yield % among Chemicals companies is 0.89, based on 1,607 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Basf SE's current FCF Yield % of 4.08 is 358.4% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Basf SE's current FCF Yield % is 4.08, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 5.64. 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 €42.69, compared to a current price of €49.02 — trading 14.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 4.08, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 5.64 and 358.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.89. 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 Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Basf SE (HAM:BAS), the current FCF Yield % is 4.08 as of Jun. 25, 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 €49.02 is trading 14.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.69.
GuruFocus considers Basf SE to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:BAS:
FCF Yield %: 4.08 (28% below median its 10-year median of 5.64)
GF Value™: €42.69 vs. price of €49.02 (14.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 358.4% above the Chemicals median (#521 of 1607)
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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