BASF SE (BASA) — Cash Flow Quality Index
BASF SE (BASA) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of 6.49x as of December 2025. Operating cash flow of €3.64 Billion exceeds net income of €560.00 Million, indicating high earnings quality where cash backs reported profits. Explore BASF SE (BASA) cash flow conversion to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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BASF SE Cash Flow Quality Index (2016–2025)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for BASF SE across 8 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check BASF SE (BASA) total reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for BASF SE (2016–2025)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for BASF SE. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see BASA market cap.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (EUR) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.47x | €5.61 Billion | €1.62 Billion | ▼ -35.2% |
| 2024 | 5.35x | €6.95 Billion | €1.30 Billion | ▼ -85.5% |
| 2023 | 36.97x | €8.32 Billion | €225.00 Million | ▲ +2718.2% |
| 2021 | 1.31x | €7.25 Billion | €5.52 Billion | ▲ +47.8% |
| 2019 | 0.89x | €7.47 Billion | €8.42 Billion | ▼ -47.4% |
| 2018 | 1.69x | €7.94 Billion | €4.71 Billion | ▲ +16.7% |
| 2017 | 1.45x | €8.79 Billion | €6.08 Billion | ▼ -24.0% |
| 2016 | 1.90x | €7.72 Billion | €4.06 Billion | — |