Basf SE (HAM:BAS) Tax Expense: €943 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


HAM:BAS Basf SE HAM:BAS
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What is Basf SE Tax Expense?

Basf SE HAM:BAS -0.49% 71 Tax Expense is €943 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:BAS with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Basf SE's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €215 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €943 Mil.


Basf SE  (HAM:BAS) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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Basf SE Tax Expense Historical Data

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Basf SE Tax Expense Chart

Basf SE Annual Data
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Basf SE Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax Expense 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 €943 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 Tax Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of €943 Mil mean?
Basf SE (HAM:BAS) has a Tax Expense of €943 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors.
Is Basf SE's Tax Expense too high?
Basf SE's current Tax Expense is €943 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 Tax Expense compare to DOW?
Basf SE's Tax Expense of €943 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 Tax Expense for a Chemicals company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Tax Expense 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 Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors. Basf SE's current Tax Expense is €943 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 (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 Tax Expense is €943 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 Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Basf SE (HAM:BAS), the current Tax Expense is €943 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 (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:

  • Tax Expense: €943 Mil
  • GF Value™: €42.66 vs. price of €47.90 (12.3% 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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