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Basf SE's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was Ft1,568,131 Mil. Basf SE's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was Ft5,383,414 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Basf SE's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was Ft1,568,131 Mil. Basf SE's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was Ft6,225,485 Mil. Therefore, Basf SE's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 25.19%.
Basf SE had a gross margin of 25.19% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Basf SE was 32.07%. The lowest was 23.96%. And the median was 25.37%.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Basf SE had a gross margin of 25.19% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Basf SE Gross Profit Related Terms
Basf SE Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Basf SE's Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Basf SE's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Basf SE's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit 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 Ft5,383,414 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Basf SE (BUD:BASF) has a Gross Profit of Ft5,383,414 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors.
Is Basf SE's Gross Profit too high?
Basf SE's current Gross Profit is Ft5,383,414 Mil. Overall, Basf SE has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Basf SE's Gross Profit compare to DOW?
Basf SE's Gross Profit of Ft5,383,414 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Chemicals company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors. Basf SE's current Gross Profit is Ft5,383,414 Mil. 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 (BUD:BASF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Ft15,771.29, compared to a current price of Ft18,782.00 — trading 19.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is Ft5,383,414 Mil. Basf SE's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Basf SE (BUD:BASF), the current Gross Profit is Ft5,383,414 Mil 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 (BUD:BASF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Basf SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of Ft18,782.00 is trading 19.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of Ft15,771.29.
GuruFocus considers Basf SE to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BUD:BASF:
Gross Profit: Ft5,383,414 Mil
GF Value™: Ft15,771.29 vs. price of Ft18,782.00 (19.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUD:BASF 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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