BASF SE (BASA) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency

Latest as of December 2025: 0.106x

Based on the latest financial reports, BASF SE (BASA) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.106x as of December 2025. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow (€3.64 Billion ≈ $4.25 Billion USD) by net assets (€34.34 Billion ≈ $40.14 Billion USD). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. Also see BASA market cap overview for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.

BASF SE - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (2016–2025)

This chart illustrates how BASF SE's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data.

BASF SE Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency

The table below lists competitors of BASF SE ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency. Explore BASA cash flow quality index to measure how well operating cash flow supports reported net income.

Company	Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Celestica Inc. TO:CLS	0.162x
China Molybdenum Co Ltd Class A SHG:603993	0.041x
HOLCIM NEW(U.ADR)1/5/SF2 F:HLB	N/A
Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A F:BVXB	-0.202x
KBC GROEP N.V. ADR F:KDB0	N/A
Semiconductor Manufacturing Intl Co SHG:688981	0.028x
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA NYSE:ITUB	-0.024x
Carrier Global Corp NYSE:CARR	0.069x

Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for BASF SE (2016–2025)

The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of BASF SE from 2016 to 2025. View BASF SE share price for real-time trading data and today's change.

Year	Net Assets	Operating Cash Flow	Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency	Change
2025-12-31	€34.34 Billion ≈ $40.14 Billion	€5.61 Billion ≈ $6.56 Billion	0.163x	-13.25%
2024-12-31	€36.88 Billion ≈ $43.12 Billion	€6.95 Billion ≈ $8.12 Billion	0.188x	-17.03%
2023-12-31	€36.65 Billion ≈ $42.84 Billion	€8.32 Billion ≈ $9.72 Billion	0.227x	+20.50%
2022-12-31	€40.92 Billion ≈ $47.84 Billion	€7.71 Billion ≈ $9.01 Billion	0.188x	+9.42%
2021-12-31	€42.08 Billion ≈ $49.20 Billion	€7.25 Billion ≈ $8.47 Billion	0.172x	+9.41%
2020-12-31	€34.40 Billion ≈ $40.21 Billion	€5.41 Billion ≈ $6.33 Billion	0.157x	-10.83%
2019-12-31	€42.35 Billion ≈ $49.51 Billion	€7.47 Billion ≈ $8.74 Billion	0.176x	-19.73%
2018-12-31	€36.11 Billion ≈ $42.22 Billion	€7.94 Billion ≈ $9.28 Billion	0.220x	-13.02%
2017-12-31	€34.76 Billion ≈ $40.63 Billion	€8.79 Billion ≈ $10.27 Billion	0.253x	+6.67%
2016-12-31	€32.57 Billion ≈ $38.08 Billion	€7.72 Billion ≈ $9.02 Billion	0.237x	--

About BASF SE

F:BASA Germany Chemicals

Market Cap

$52.93 Billion

€45.28 Billion EUR

Market Cap Rank

#598 Global

#122 in Germany

Share Price

€12.80

Change (1 day)

+0.79%

52-Week Range

€10.20 - €13.80

All Time High

€15.46