BASF SE (BAS) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Latest as of June 2026:
-0.36x
BASF SE (BAS) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of -0.36x as of June 2026. Free cash flow of €-189.00 Million represents 0% of operating cash flow (€524.00 Million). Explore BAS capex to operating cash flow ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
FCF Generation Index
-0.36x
Free Cash Flow / Operating CF
Free Cash Flow
€-189.00 Million
EUR
Operating Cash Flow
€524.00 Million
EUR
Capital Expenditures
€713.00 Million
EUR
BASF SE Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1999–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for BASF SE across 27 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see BAS cash flow conversion.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for BASF SE (1999–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for BASF SE. Check BASF SE (BAS) reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (EUR) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.24x | €1.34 Billion | €5.61 Billion | €4.27 Billion | ▲ +122.3% |
| 2024 | 0.11x | €748.00 Million | €6.95 Billion | €6.20 Billion | ▼ -67.8% |
| 2023 | 0.33x | €2.72 Billion | €8.11 Billion | €5.39 Billion | ▼ -22.6% |
| 2022 | 0.43x | €3.33 Billion | €7.71 Billion | €4.38 Billion | ▼ -15.6% |
| 2021 | 0.51x | €3.71 Billion | €7.25 Billion | €3.53 Billion | ▲ +21.5% |
| 2020 | 0.42x | €2.28 Billion | €5.41 Billion | €3.13 Billion | ▼ -13.6% |
| 2019 | 0.49x | €3.65 Billion | €7.47 Billion | €3.82 Billion | ▼ -4.2% |
| 2018 | 0.51x | €4.04 Billion | €7.94 Billion | €3.89 Billion | ▼ -6.5% |
| 2017 | 0.55x | €4.79 Billion | €8.79 Billion | €4.00 Billion | ▲ +17.8% |
| 2016 | 0.46x | €3.57 Billion | €7.72 Billion | €4.14 Billion | ▲ +20.3% |
| 2015 | 0.38x | €3.63 Billion | €9.45 Billion | €5.81 Billion | ▲ +61.1% |
| 2014 | 0.24x | €1.66 Billion | €6.96 Billion | €5.30 Billion | ▼ -41.4% |
| 2013 | 0.41x | €3.21 Billion | €7.87 Billion | €4.66 Billion | ▲ +6.3% |
| 2012 | 0.38x | €2.58 Billion | €6.73 Billion | €4.15 Billion | ▼ -26.2% |
| 2011 | 0.52x | €3.69 Billion | €7.11 Billion | €3.41 Billion | ▼ -14.1% |
| 2010 | 0.61x | €3.91 Billion | €6.46 Billion | €2.55 Billion | ▲ +0.9% |
| 2009 | 0.60x | €3.76 Billion | €6.27 Billion | €2.51 Billion | ▲ +20.5% |
| 2008 | 0.50x | €2.50 Billion | €5.02 Billion | €2.52 Billion | ▼ -10.9% |
| 2007 | 0.56x | €3.24 Billion | €5.81 Billion | €2.56 Billion | ▼ -5.9% |
| 2006 | 0.59x | €3.53 Billion | €5.94 Billion | €2.41 Billion | ▲ +364.4% |
| 2005 | -0.22x | €-357.13 Million | €1.59 Billion | €1.95 Billion | ▼ -139.3% |
| 2004 | 0.57x | €2.58 Billion | €4.51 Billion | €1.93 Billion | ▼ -0.7% |
| 2003 | 0.58x | €2.80 Billion | €4.87 Billion | €2.07 Billion | ▲ +1466.3% |
| 2002 | -0.04x | €-97.49 Million | €2.32 Billion | €2.41 Billion | ▲ +80.2% |
| 2001 | -0.21x | €-492.76 Million | €2.32 Billion | €2.82 Billion | ▼ -838.4% |
| 2000 | 0.03x | €85.92 Million | €2.99 Billion | €2.90 Billion | ▼ -70.4% |
| 1999 | 0.10x | €316.52 Million | €3.26 Billion | €2.94 Billion | — |
FCG Index = Free Cash Flow / Operating Cash Flow. FCF = Operating CF + Capital Expenditures (capex stored negative).