BASF SE (BAS) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency

Latest as of September 2025: 0.040x

Based on the latest financial reports, BASF SE (BAS) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.040x as of September 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 (€1.37 Billion ≈ $1.60 Billion USD) by net assets (€33.91 Billion ≈ $39.65 Billion USD). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See how leveraged is BASF SE's balance sheet to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.

BASF SE - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1999–2024)

This chart illustrates how BASF SE's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check BASF SE cash flow quality index to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.

BASF SE Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency

The table below lists competitors of BASF SE ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.

Company	Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Bank Central Asia Tbk JK:BBCA	0.022x
KBC GROEP N.V. ADR F:KDB0	N/A
BASF SE F:BASA	0.106x
HOLCIM NEW(U.ADR)1/5/SF2 F:HLB	N/A
ArcelorMittal SA ADR NYSE:MT	0.000x
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp NYSE:WAB	0.018x
Cheniere Energy Inc NYSE MKT:LNG	0.124x
Nebius Group N.V. NASDAQ:NBIS	0.181x

Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for BASF SE (1999–2024)

The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of BASF SE from 1999 to 2024. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see BASF SE market cap and net worth.

Year	Net Assets	Operating Cash Flow	Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency	Change
2024-12-31	€36.88 Billion ≈ $43.12 Billion	€6.95 Billion ≈ $8.12 Billion	0.188x	-14.92%
2023-12-31	€36.65 Billion ≈ $42.84 Billion	€8.11 Billion ≈ $9.48 Billion	0.221x	+17.50%
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	-22.08%
2018-12-31	€35.05 Billion ≈ $40.98 Billion	€7.94 Billion ≈ $9.28 Billion	0.226x	-12.77%
2017-12-31	€33.84 Billion ≈ $39.56 Billion	€8.79 Billion ≈ $10.27 Billion	0.260x	+7.01%
2016-12-31	€31.81 Billion ≈ $37.19 Billion	€7.72 Billion ≈ $9.02 Billion	0.243x	-20.59%
2015-12-31	€30.92 Billion ≈ $36.14 Billion	€9.45 Billion ≈ $11.04 Billion	0.306x	+21.26%
2014-12-31	€27.61 Billion ≈ $32.28 Billion	€6.96 Billion ≈ $8.13 Billion	0.252x	-13.20%
2013-12-31	€27.11 Billion ≈ $31.70 Billion	€7.87 Billion ≈ $9.20 Billion	0.290x	+5.97%
2012-12-31	€24.58 Billion ≈ $28.74 Billion	€6.73 Billion ≈ $7.87 Billion	0.274x	-2.13%
2011-12-31	€25.39 Billion ≈ $29.68 Billion	€7.11 Billion ≈ $8.31 Billion	0.280x	-1.83%
2010-12-31	€22.66 Billion ≈ $26.49 Billion	€6.46 Billion ≈ $7.55 Billion	0.285x	-15.38%
2009-12-31	€18.61 Billion ≈ $21.76 Billion	€6.27 Billion ≈ $7.33 Billion	0.337x	+25.58%
2008-12-31	€18.72 Billion ≈ $21.89 Billion	€5.02 Billion ≈ $5.87 Billion	0.268x	-7.15%
2007-12-31	€20.10 Billion ≈ $23.50 Billion	€5.81 Billion ≈ $6.79 Billion	0.289x	-9.62%
2006-12-31	€18.58 Billion ≈ $21.72 Billion	€5.94 Billion ≈ $6.94 Billion	0.320x	+252.29%
2005-12-31	€17.51 Billion ≈ $20.47 Billion	€1.59 Billion ≈ $1.86 Billion	0.091x	-68.28%
2004-12-31	€15.75 Billion ≈ $18.42 Billion	€4.51 Billion ≈ $5.27 Billion	0.286x	-6.85%
2003-12-31	€15.85 Billion ≈ $18.53 Billion	€4.87 Billion ≈ $5.69 Billion	0.307x	+125.01%
2002-12-31	€16.96 Billion ≈ $19.83 Billion	€2.32 Billion ≈ $2.71 Billion	0.137x	+3.17%
2001-12-31	€17.55 Billion ≈ $20.52 Billion	€2.32 Billion ≈ $2.72 Billion	0.132x	-36.77%
2000-12-31	€14.29 Billion ≈ $16.70 Billion	€2.99 Billion ≈ $3.50 Billion	0.209x	-9.04%
1999-12-31	€14.16 Billion ≈ $16.55 Billion	€3.26 Billion ≈ $3.81 Billion	0.230x	--

About BASF SE

XETRA:BAS Germany Chemicals

Market Cap

$53.28 Billion

€45.57 Billion EUR

Market Cap Rank

#597 Global

#122 in Germany

Share Price

€51.06

Change (1 day)

+1.31%

52-Week Range

€41.59 - €54.74

All Time High

€64.37