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Basf SEBUE:BAS GR 77 OCF Margin % is 3.05% as of Jun. 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 11.54. GuruFocus rates BUE:BAS GR with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS6,278.42. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,575 Chemicals companies, Basf SE ranks worse than 52.95% on this metric.
OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Basf SE's Cash Flow from Operations for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS894,182 Mil. Basf SE's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS29,361,266 Mil. Therefore, Basf SE's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.05%.
The historical data trend for Basf SE's OCF 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 OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Basf SE's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Basf SE's OCF 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 (BUE:BAS GR) has a OCF Margin % of 3.05% as of Jun. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 11.54. Over the past decade, Basf SE's OCF Margin % has ranged from 8.83 to 14.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #834 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 53%.
Is Basf SE's OCF Margin % too high?
Basf SE's current OCF Margin % of 3.05% is 74% below median its 10-year median of 11.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.83 to a high of 14.35. The Chemicals industry median OCF Margin % is 8.35. Basf SE's value of 3.05% is 63.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #834 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Basf SE has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Basf SE's OCF Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #834 out of 1575 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Basf SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 8.35. Basf SE's value of 3.05% is 63.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Basf SE's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 8.83 to 14.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.54 vs. the industry median of 8.35, Basf SE has consistently been below 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 OCF Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median OCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 8.35, based on 1,575 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Basf SE's current OCF Margin % of 3.05% is 63.5% below 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Margin % is 8.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Basf SE's current OCF Margin % is 3.05%, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 11.54. 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?
Basf SE (BUE:BAS GR) has a current OCF Margin % of 3.05%. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS6,278.42, compared to a current price of ARS7,253.00 — trading 15.5% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 3.05%, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 11.54 and 63.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 8.35. Basf SE's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Basf SE (BUE:BAS GR), the current OCF Margin % is 3.05% 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 (BUE:BAS GR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Basf SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ARS7,253.00 is trading 15.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS6,278.42.
Key valuation signals for BUE:BAS GR:
OCF Margin %: 3.05% (74% below median its 10-year median of 11.54)
GF Value™: ARS6,278.42 vs. price of ARS7,253.00 (15.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.5% below the Chemicals median (#834 of 1575)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:BAS GR 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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