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Basf SECHIX:BASD +3.97%66 Shiller PE Ratio is 11.71 as of Sep. 01, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 11.08. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BASD with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €46.91 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,083 Chemicals companies, Basf SE ranks better than 76.55% on this metric.
As of today (2026-09-01), Basf SE's current share price is €52.94. Basf SE's E10 for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €4.52. Basf SE's Shiller PE Ratio for today is 11.71.
The historical rank and industry rank for Basf SE's Shiller PE Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:BASd'
s Shiller PE Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.71 Med: 11.08 Max: 19.6
Current: 12.13
During the past years, Basf SE's highest Shiller PE Ratio was 19.60. The lowest was 6.71. And the median was 11.08.
CHIX:BASd's Shiller PE Ratio is ranked better than 76.55% of 1083
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 22.31
vs CHIX:BASd: 12.13
E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.
Basf SE's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €4.780. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our E10, which is €4.52 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation
Compared with the regular PE Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Shiller PE Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of profit margins during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Shiller PE Ratio should give similar results to regular PE Ratio.
Compared with the PS Ratio, the Shiller PE Ratio makes the comparison between different industries more meaningful.
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Shiller PE Ratio assumes that over the long term, businesses and profitability revert to their means. If a company's business model does not work in the future compared with the past, Shiller PE Ratio and PS Ratio will give false valuations.
Basf SE Shiller PE Ratio Related Terms
Basf SE Shiller PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Basf SE's Shiller PE 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 Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE 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 Shiller PE Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Basf SE's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Basf SE's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.
Basf SE's Shiller PE Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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's E10 for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:
For example, Basf SE's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:
Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our E10.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
Basf SE (CHIX:BASD) has a Shiller PE Ratio of 11.71 as of Sep. 01, 2026. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.08. Over the past decade, Basf SE's Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 6.71 to 19.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #254 out of 1083 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Basf SE's Shiller PE Ratio too high?
Basf SE's current Shiller PE Ratio of 11.71 is near median its 10-year median of 11.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.71 to a high of 19.60. The Chemicals industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 22.31. Basf SE's value of 11.71 is 47.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #254 out of 1083 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Basf SE has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Basf SE's Shiller PE Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #254 out of 1083 companies for Shiller PE Ratio. This places Basf SE in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 22.31. Basf SE's value of 11.71 is 47.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Basf SE's own Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 6.71 to 19.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.08 vs. the industry median of 22.31, Basf SE has consistently been below 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 Shiller PE Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Shiller PE Ratio among Chemicals companies is 22.31, based on 1,083 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Shiller PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Shiller PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Basf SE's current Shiller PE Ratio of 11.71 is 47.5% below 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 Shiller PE Ratio mean?
A high Shiller PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Shiller PE Ratio is 22.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Basf SE's current Shiller PE Ratio is 11.71, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.08. 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 (CHIX:BASD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €46.91, compared to a current price of €52.94 — trading 12.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Shiller PE Ratio is 11.71, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.08 and 47.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 22.31. Basf SE's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shiller PE Ratio calculated?
Shiller PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Basf SE (CHIX:BASD), the current Shiller PE Ratio is 11.71 as of Sep. 01, 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 (CHIX:BASD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Basf SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €52.94 is trading 12.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €46.91.
GuruFocus considers Basf SE to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BASD:
Shiller PE Ratio: 11.71 (near median its 10-year median of 11.08)
GF Value™: €46.91 vs. price of €52.94 (12.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.5% below the Chemicals median (#254 of 1083)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BASD 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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