Basf SEHAM:BAS +1.27%71 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.65 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 3.96. 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. Among 1,068 Chemicals companies, Basf SE ranks better than 70.04% on this metric.
Basf SE's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.65.
The historical rank and industry rank for Basf SE's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:BAS'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.36 Med: 3.96 Max: 6.61
Current: 3.65
During the past 13 years, Basf SE's highest Yield on Cost was 6.61. The lowest was 2.36. And the median was 3.96.
HAM:BAS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 70.04% of 1068
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.75
vs HAM:BAS: 3.65
Basf SE (HAM:BAS) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Basf SE 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
HAM:BAS vs DOW: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Basf SE's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Basf SE's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Basf SE's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Basf SE is calculated as
Basf SE (HAM:BAS) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.65 as of Jul. 09, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.96. Over the past decade, Basf SE's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.36 to 6.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #320 out of 1068 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 30%.
Is Basf SE's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Basf SE's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.65 is near median its 10-year median of 3.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.36 to a high of 6.61. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.75. Basf SE's value of 3.65 is 108.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #320 out of 1068 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #320 out of 1068 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Basf SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.75. Basf SE's value of 3.65 is 108.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Basf SE's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.36 to 6.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.96 vs. the industry median of 1.75, Basf SE has consistently been above 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Chemicals company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Chemicals companies is 1.75, based on 1,068 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Basf SE's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.65 is 108.6% above 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Basf SE's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.65, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.96. 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 €47.77 — trading 12.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.65, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.96 and 108.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.75. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Basf SE (HAM:BAS), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.65 as of Jul. 09, 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 €47.77 is trading 12.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.54.
GuruFocus considers Basf SE to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:BAS:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.65 (near median its 10-year median of 3.96)
GF Value™: €42.54 vs. price of €47.77 (12.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 108.6% above the Chemicals median (#320 of 1068)
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 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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