Basf SEHAM:BAS +1.13%71 Dividend Yield % is 4.64% as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 5.14. GuruFocus rates HAM:BAS with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.68 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,066 Chemicals companies, Basf SE ranks better than 87.9% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-24), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Basf SE is 4.64%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Basf SE's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:BAS'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.07 Med: 5.14 Max: 8.59
Current: 4.64
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Basf SE was 8.59%. The lowest was 3.07%. And the median was 5.14%.
HAM:BAS's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 87.9% of 1066
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.48
vs HAM:BAS: 4.64
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Basf SE is 1.25, which seems too high.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Basf SE was 17.26. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 1.09.
During the past 12 months, Basf SE's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -33.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -12.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Basf SE was 35.70% per year. The lowest was -12.90% per year. And the median was 3.80% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Basf SE (HAM:BAS) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
The historical data trend for Basf SE's Dividend Yield % 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 Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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 Dividend Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Basf SE's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Basf SE's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Basf SE Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
EUR 2.250000
2026-05-04
2026-05-05
2026-05-06
Cash Dividend
annually
EUR:EUR 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Basf SE's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
=
Most Recent Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
2.25
/
49.015
=
4.59 %
Current Share Price is €49.015. Basf SE's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is €2.25.
Basf SE's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
2.25
/
49.015
=
4.59 %
Current Share Price is €49.015. Basf SE's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as €2.25 * 1 = €2.25.
* 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 (HAM:BAS) has a Dividend Yield % of 4.64% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 5.14. Over the past decade, Basf SE's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 3.07 to 8.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #129 out of 1066 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 12.1%.
Is Basf SE's Dividend Yield % too high?
Basf SE's current Dividend Yield % of 4.64% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 5.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.07 to a high of 8.59. The Chemicals industry median Dividend Yield % is 1.48. Basf SE's value of 4.64% is 213.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #129 out of 1066 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 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Basf SE's Dividend Yield % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Basf SE ranks #129 out of 1066 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Basf SE in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 1.48. Basf SE's value of 4.64% is 213.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Basf SE's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 3.07 to 8.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.14 vs. the industry median of 1.48, 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 Dividend Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Chemicals companies is 1.48, based on 1,066 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Basf SE's current Dividend Yield % of 4.64% is 213.5% 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 Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Basf SE and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 1.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Basf SE's current Dividend Yield % is 4.64%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 5.14. 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 €42.68, compared to a current price of €49.02 — trading 14.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 4.64%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 5.14 and 213.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.48. 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 Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Basf SE (HAM:BAS), the current Dividend Yield % is 4.64% as of Jun. 24, 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 €49.02 is trading 14.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.68.
GuruFocus considers Basf SE to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:BAS:
Dividend Yield %: 4.64% (10% below median its 10-year median of 5.14)
GF Value™: €42.68 vs. price of €49.02 (14.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 213.5% above the Chemicals median (#129 of 1066)
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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