Basf SE (HAM:BAS) Inventory Turnover: 0.95 (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Basf SE Inventory Turnover?

Basf SE HAM:BAS -0.43% 72 Inventory Turnover is 0.95 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:BAS with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Basf SE's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €11,867 Mil. Basf SE's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €12,483 Mil. Basf SE's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.95.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Basf SE's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 95.99.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Basf SE's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.78.

Basf SE  (HAM:BAS) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Basf SE's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=12483/11867*365 / 4
=95.99

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Basf SE's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=12483 / 16020
=0.78

* 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.

Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

Basf SE Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Basf SE Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Basf SE's Inventory Turnover 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 SE Inventory Turnover Chart

Basf SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
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Basf SE Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Basf SE Inventory Turnover Calculation

Basf SE's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=45297 / ((13582 + 12058) / 2 )
=45297 / 12820
=3.53

Basf SE's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=11867 / ((12058 + 12908) / 2 )
=11867 / 12483
=0.95

* 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 Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 0.95 mean?
Basf SE (HAM:BAS) has a Inventory Turnover of 0.95 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors.
Is Basf SE's Inventory Turnover too high?
Basf SE's current Inventory Turnover is 0.95. Overall, Basf SE has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Basf SE's Inventory Turnover compare to DOW?
Basf SE's Inventory Turnover of 0.95 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 Inventory Turnover for a Chemicals company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors. Basf SE's current Inventory Turnover is 0.95. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.60, compared to a current price of €46.80 — trading 9.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 0.95. Basf SE's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Basf SE (HAM:BAS), the current Inventory Turnover is 0.95 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 (HAM:BAS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Basf SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €46.80 is trading 9.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.60. GuruFocus considers Basf SE to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:BAS:

  • Inventory Turnover: 0.95
  • GF Value™: €42.60 vs. price of €46.80 (9.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs

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 SE Business Description

Address Carl-Bosch-Strasse 38, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, DEU, 67056
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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