The historical rank and industry rank for Basf SE's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:BAS'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.83 Med: 11.54 Max: 14.35
Current: 9.63
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Basf SE was 14.35%. The lowest was 8.83%. And the median was 11.54%.
HAM:BAS's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 56.11% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 8.24
vs HAM:BAS: 9.63
Basf SE OCF Margin % Related Terms
Basf SE OCF Margin % Historical Data
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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 (HAM:BAS) has a OCF Margin % of -4.98% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors. 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 #693 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 43.9%.
Is Basf SE's OCF Margin % too high?
Basf SE's current OCF Margin % is -4.98%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.83 to a high of 14.35. Based on the distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #693 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 OCF Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #693 out of 1579 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Basf SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 8.24. Historically, Basf SE's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 8.83 to 14.35 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 OCF Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median OCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 8.24, based on 1,579 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. 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 8.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Basf SE's current OCF Margin % is -4.98%. 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 €42.68, compared to a current price of €49.02 — trading 14.8% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -4.98%. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Basf SE (HAM:BAS), the current OCF Margin % is -4.98% 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 €49.02 is trading 14.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.68.
GuruFocus considers Basf SE to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:BAS:
OCF Margin %: -4.98%
GF Value™: €42.68 vs. price of €49.02 (14.8% above fair value)
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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