Basf SEHAM:BAS -0.49%73 PEG Ratio is 24.24 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 184% above its 10-year median of 8.55. GuruFocus rates HAM:BAS with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 613 Chemicals companies, Basf SE ranks worse than 92.5% on this metric.
PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The growth rate we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate. As of today, Basf SE's PE Ratio without NRI is 26.67. Basf SE's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 1.10%. Therefore, Basf SE's PEG Ratio for today is 24.24.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Basf SE's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:BAS'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.1 Med: 8.55 Max: 24.17
Current: 24.17
During the past 13 years, Basf SE's highest PEG Ratio was 24.17. The lowest was 5.10. And the median was 8.55.
HAM:BAS's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 92.5% of 613
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.29
vs HAM:BAS: 24.17
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Basf SE (HAM:BAS) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Basf SE PEG Ratio Related Terms
Basf SE PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Basf SE's PEG 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Basf SE's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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 PEG Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Basf SE's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Basf SE's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Basf SE (HAM:BAS) has a PEG Ratio of 24.24 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors. This is 184% above median its historical median of 8.55. Over the past decade, Basf SE's PEG Ratio has ranged from 5.10 to 24.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #567 out of 613 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 92.5%.
Is Basf SE's PEG Ratio too high?
Basf SE's current PEG Ratio of 24.24 is 184% above median its 10-year median of 8.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.10 to a high of 24.17. The Chemicals industry median PEG Ratio is 2.29. Basf SE's value of 24.24 is 958.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #567 out of 613 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Basf SE has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Basf SE's PEG Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #567 out of 613 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Basf SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 2.29. Basf SE's value of 24.24 is 958.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Basf SE's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 5.10 to 24.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.55 vs. the industry median of 2.29, Basf SE has consistently been above 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 PEG Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median PEG Ratio among Chemicals companies is 2.29, based on 613 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Basf SE's current PEG Ratio of 24.24 is 958.5% above 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PEG Ratio is 2.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Basf SE's current PEG Ratio is 24.24, which is 184% above median its own 10-year median of 8.55. 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 €42.66, compared to a current price of €47.90 — trading 12.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 24.24, which is 184% above median its 10-year median of 8.55 and 958.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.29. Basf SE's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Basf SE (HAM:BAS), the current PEG Ratio is 24.24 as of Jun. 28, 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 12.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.66.
GuruFocus considers Basf SE to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:BAS:
PEG Ratio: 24.24 (184% above median its 10-year median of 8.55)
GF Value™: €42.66 vs. price of €47.90 (12.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 958.5% above the Chemicals median (#567 of 613)
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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