Basf SE (FRA:BASA) Research & Development: €1,976 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:BASA Basf SE FRA:BASA
71 GF Score
Price €12.00
GF Value €10.54
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Basf SE Research & Development?

Basf SE FRA:BASA 71 Research & Development is €1,976 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:BASA with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Basf SE's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €438 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,976 Mil.

Basf SE  (FRA:BASA) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

Basf SE Research & Development Related Terms

Basf SE Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Basf SE's Research & Development can be seen below:

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* 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 Research & Development Chart

Basf SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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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 Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 €1,976 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of €1,976 Mil mean?
Basf SE (FRA:BASA) has a Research & Development of €1,976 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors.
Is Basf SE's Research & Development too high?
Basf SE's current Research & Development is €1,976 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 Research & Development compare to DOW?
Basf SE's Research & Development of €1,976 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 Research & Development for a Chemicals company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors. Basf SE's current Research & Development is €1,976 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 (FRA:BASA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.54, compared to a current price of €12.00 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €1,976 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Basf SE (FRA:BASA), the current Research & Development is €1,976 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 (FRA:BASA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Basf SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €12.00 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.54. GuruFocus considers Basf SE to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:BASA:

  • Research & Development: €1,976 Mil
  • GF Value™: €10.54 vs. price of €12.00 (13.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BASA 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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