Basf SE (BUE:BAS GR) Total Operating Expense: ARS19,250,238 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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BUE:BAS GR Basf SE BUE:BAS GR
77 GF Score
Price ARS7,253.00
GF Value ARS6,278.42
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What is Basf SE Total Operating Expense?

Basf SE BUE:BAS GR 77 Total Operating Expense is ARS19,250,238 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates BUE:BAS GR with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS6,278.42. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Basf SE's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS5,873,618 Mil. Basf SE's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS19,250,238 Mil.

Basf SE Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Basf SE Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Basf SE's Total Operating Expense 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.

Basf SE Total Operating Expense Chart

Basf SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Operating Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,360,911.54 2,434,121.63 5,292,567.07 12,954,439.79 19,544,110.97

Basf SE Quarterly Data
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Basf SE Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ARS19,250,238 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of ARS19,250,238 Mil mean?
Basf SE (BUE:BAS GR) has a Total Operating Expense of ARS19,250,238 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors.
Is Basf SE's Total Operating Expense too high?
Basf SE's current Total Operating Expense is ARS19,250,238 Mil. Overall, Basf SE has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Basf SE's Total Operating Expense compare to DOW?
Basf SE's Total Operating Expense of ARS19,250,238 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 Total Operating Expense for a Chemicals company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Total Operating 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors. Basf SE's current Total Operating Expense is ARS19,250,238 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?
Basf SE (BUE:BAS GR) has a current Total Operating Expense of ARS19,250,238 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS6,278.42, compared to a current price of ARS7,253.00 — trading 15.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is ARS19,250,238 Mil. Basf SE's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Basf SE (BUE:BAS GR), the current Total Operating Expense is ARS19,250,238 Mil as of Jun. 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 (BUE:BAS GR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Basf SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ARS7,253.00 is trading 15.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS6,278.42.

Key valuation signals for BUE:BAS GR:

  • Total Operating Expense: ARS19,250,238 Mil
  • GF Value™: ARS6,278.42 vs. price of ARS7,253.00 (15.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:BAS GR 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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