Basf SE (HAM:BAS) Tax Rate %: 19.58% (As of Mar. 2026)


HAM:BAS Basf SE HAM:BAS
71 GF Score
Price €47.22
GF Value €42.54
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Basf SE Tax Rate %?

Basf SE HAM:BAS -0.57% 71 Tax Rate % is 19.58% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:BAS with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Basf SE's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €215 Mil. Basf SE's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,098 Mil. Therefore, Basf SE's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.58%.

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Basf SE Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Basf SE's Tax Rate % can be seen below:

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Basf SE Tax Rate % Chart

Basf SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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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 Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Basf SE's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=907/2447
=37.07 %

Basf SE's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=215/1098
=19.58 %

* 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.

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What does a Tax Rate % of 19.58% mean?
Basf SE (HAM:BAS) has a Tax Rate % of 19.58% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Basf SE's Tax Rate % too high?
Basf SE's current Tax Rate % is 19.58%. 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 Tax Rate % compare to DOW?
Basf SE's Tax Rate % of 19.58% 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 Tax Rate % for a Chemicals company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Basf SE's current Tax Rate % is 19.58%. 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 €42.54, compared to a current price of €47.22 — trading 11% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 19.58%. 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 Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Basf SE (HAM:BAS), the current Tax Rate % is 19.58% 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% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.54. GuruFocus considers Basf SE to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:BAS:

  • Tax Rate %: 19.58%
  • GF Value™: €42.54 vs. price of €47.22 (11% 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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