Basf SE (HAM:BAS) Other Operating Expense: €767 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


HAM:BAS Basf SE HAM:BAS
71 GF Score
Price €47.22
GF Value €42.37
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Basf SE Other Operating Expense?

Basf SE HAM:BAS -0.57% 71 Other Operating Expense is €767 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:BAS with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Basf SE's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €357 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €767 Mil.

Basf SE's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Sep. 2025 (€281 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€-454 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 (€-454 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€357 Mil).

Basf SE's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2023 (€1,020 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€1,344 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 (€1,344 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€652 Mil).

Basf SE Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Basf SE's Other Operating Expense 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 Other Operating Expense Chart

Basf SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Other Operating Expense
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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 Other Operating Expense Calculation

GuruFocus uses a standardized financial statement format for all companies. For non-financial companies, GuruFocus lists Selling, General, & Admin. Expense, , Research & Development, and Other Operating Expense under the "Total Operating Expense" section.

Other Operating Expense sometimes includes:
Restructuring, and merger
Acquisition related and other
Litigation settlement charge
Other (too numerous to list)

Some companies can and do choose to report each of these items separately. Yet, there are a variety of Other Operating Expense which are simply too numerous to list.

Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €767 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Other Operating Expense of €767 Mil mean?
Basf SE (HAM:BAS) has a Other Operating Expense of €767 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors.
Is Basf SE's Other Operating Expense too high?
Basf SE's current Other Operating Expense is €767 Mil. 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 Other Operating Expense compare to DOW?
Basf SE's Other Operating Expense of €767 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 Other Operating Expense for a Chemicals company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Other Operating Expense 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 Other Operating Expense mean?
A high Other Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors. Basf SE's current Other Operating Expense is €767 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 (HAM:BAS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.37, compared to a current price of €47.22 — trading 11.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is €767 Mil. 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 Other Operating Expense calculated?
Other Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Basf SE (HAM:BAS), the current Other Operating Expense is €767 Mil 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 €47.22 is trading 11.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.37. GuruFocus considers Basf SE to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:BAS:

  • Other Operating Expense: €767 Mil
  • GF Value™: €42.37 vs. price of €47.22 (11.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 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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