Basf SE (HAM:BAS) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00 (As of Mar. 2026)


HAM:BAS Basf SE HAM:BAS
71 GF Score
Price €47.90
GF Value €42.70
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Basf SE Dividend Payout Ratio?

Basf SE HAM:BAS -1.81% 71 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:BAS with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.70 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 908 Chemicals companies, Basf SE ranks worse than 90.97% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Basf SE's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Basf SE is 1.25, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Basf SE's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

HAM:BAS' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49   Med: 1.09   Max: 17.26
Current: 1.25

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Basf SE was 17.26. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 1.09.

HAM:BAS's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
90.97% of 908 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36 vs HAM:BAS: 1.25

As of today (2026-06-26), the Dividend Yield % of Basf SE is 4.67%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Basf SE was 8.59%. The lowest was 3.07%. And the median was 5.14%.

Basf SE's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.00.

During the past 12 months, Basf SE's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -33.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -12.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Basf SE was 35.70% per year. The lowest was -12.90% per year. And the median was 3.80% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Basf SE (HAM:BAS) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Basf SE Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Basf SE Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Basf SE's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Basf SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.53 17.26 2.96 1.67 1.04

Basf SE Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 25.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

HAM:BAS vs DOW: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Basf SE's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Basf SE's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Basf SE's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Basf SE Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Basf SE's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=2.25/ 2.16
=1.04

Basf SE's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0/ 0.985
=0.00

* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 mean?
Basf SE (HAM:BAS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors. Over the past decade, Basf SE's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 17.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #826 out of 908 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 91%.
Is Basf SE's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Basf SE's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 17.26. Based on the distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #826 out of 908 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #826 out of 908 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Basf SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Historically, Basf SE's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 17.26 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 908 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Basf SE's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 €42.70, compared to a current price of €47.90 — trading 12.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Basf SE (HAM:BAS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 €47.90 is trading 12.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.70. GuruFocus considers Basf SE to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:BAS:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
  • GF Value™: €42.70 vs. price of €47.90 (12.2% 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.
71GF Score

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