BASF SE
BASF SE operates as a chemical company worldwide. It operates through six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care, and Agricultural Solutions. The Chemicals segment provides petrochemicals and intermediates. The Materials segment offers advanced materials and their precursors for applications and systems comprising isocyanates, polyamides, and … Read more
Market Cap & Net Worth: BASF SE (BAS)
BASF SE (XETRA:BAS) has a market capitalization of $44.24 Billion (€43.10 Billion) as of March 19, 2026. Listed on the XETRA stock exchange, this Germany-based company holds position #485 globally and #24 in its home market, demonstrating a 5.32% increase in market value over the past year.
Market capitalization, also known as net worth in stock markets, is calculated by multiplying BASF SE's stock price €48.29 by its total outstanding shares 892522164 (892.52 Million).
BASF SE Market Cap History: 2015 to 2026
BASF SE's market capitalization history from 2015 to 2026. Data shows growth from $39.61 Billion to $44.24 Billion (0.98% CAGR).
Index Memberships
BASF SE is a constituent of 6 market indices:
| Index | Total Market Cap | Weight (%) | Rank by Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
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HDAX Performance
GDAXHI
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$512.88 Billion | 8.63% | #4 of 99 |
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HDAX Price
GDAXHIP
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$515.43 Billion | 8.58% | #4 of 102 |
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DAX Index
GDAXI
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$488.83 Billion | 9.05% | #4 of 40 |
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DAX Price
GDAXIP
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$488.83 Billion | 9.05% | #4 of 40 |
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STOXX Europe Large 200 EUR Price
LCXP
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$1.36 Trillion | 3.25% | #11 of 182 |
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STOXX Europe Large 200 Net Return
LCXR
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$1.36 Trillion | 3.25% | #11 of 182 |
Weight: BASF SE's market cap as a percentage of total index value. Rank: Position among all constituents by market cap.
BASF SE Market Cap to Earnings & Revenue Ratios Timeline
This chart shows how BASF SE's valuation ratios have evolved. The Price to Sales (P/S) ratio compares market cap to revenue, while the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio compares market cap to net income. Lower values may indicate a more undervalued company relative to its financial performance.
Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio
0.60x
BASF SE's market cap is 0.60 times its annual revenue
8.83x
Lower than industry averageLatest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio
29.97x
BASF SE's market cap is 29.97 times its annual earnings
4.23x
Higher than industry averageWhat These Ratios Tell Investors:
- Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's sales. Lower P/S ratios may indicate undervaluation.
- Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's earnings. This is one of the most common valuation metrics.
- Trends in these ratios over time can indicate changing investor sentiment about the company's future growth prospects.
- Industry comparison provides context for whether the company is valued higher or lower than peers.
| Year | Market Cap (USD) | Revenue (USD) | Net Income (USD) | P/S Ratio | P/E Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $39.61 Billion | $70.45 Billion | $3.99 Billion | 0.56x | 9.94x |
| 2016 | $51.54 Billion | $57.55 Billion | $4.06 Billion | 0.90x | 12.71x |
| 2017 | $55.40 Billion | $64.47 Billion | $6.08 Billion | 0.86x | 9.11x |
| 2018 | $37.82 Billion | $62.67 Billion | $4.71 Billion | 0.60x | 8.03x |
| 2019 | $44.11 Billion | $59.32 Billion | $8.42 Billion | 0.74x | 5.24x |
| 2020 | $45.71 Billion | $59.15 Billion | -$1.47 Billion | 0.77x | N/A |
| 2021 | $45.77 Billion | $78.60 Billion | $5.52 Billion | 0.58x | 8.29x |
| 2022 | $36.86 Billion | $87.33 Billion | -$391.00 Million | 0.42x | N/A |
| 2023 | $41.71 Billion | $68.90 Billion | $225.00 Million | 0.61x | 185.38x |
| 2024 | $38.90 Billion | $65.26 Billion | $1.30 Billion | 0.60x | 29.97x |
Competitor Companies of BAS by Market Capitalization
Companies near BASF SE in the global market cap rankings as of March 19, 2026.
Key companies related to BASF SE by market ranking:
- Linde PLC (XETRA:LIN): Ranked #83 globally with a market cap of $187.60 Billion USD ( €182.76 Billion EUR).
- BASF SE NA O.N. (OTCQX:BFFAF): Ranked #455 globally with a market cap of $47.09 Billion USD.
- A. Schulman Inc (PINK:SLMNP): Ranked #826 globally with a market cap of $23.93 Billion USD.
- Dow Inc (NYSE:DOW): Ranked #868 globally with a market cap of $22.66 Billion USD.
| Rank | Company | Symbol | Market Cap | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #83 | Linde PLC | XETRA:LIN | $187.60 Billion | €428.20 |
| #455 | BASF SE NA O.N. | OTCQX:BFFAF | $47.09 Billion | $53.46 |
| #826 | A. Schulman Inc | PINK:SLMNP | $23.93 Billion | $901.00 |
| #868 | Dow Inc | NYSE:DOW | $22.66 Billion | $37.69 |
BASF SE Historical Marketcap From 2015 to 2026
Between 2015 and today, BASF SE's market cap moved from $39.61 Billion to $ 44.24 Billion, with a yearly change of 0.98%.
| Year | Market Cap | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | €44.24 Billion | +8.69% |
| 2025 | €40.70 Billion | +4.64% |
| 2024 | €38.90 Billion | -6.74% |
| 2023 | €41.71 Billion | +13.17% |
| 2022 | €36.86 Billion | -19.48% |
| 2021 | €45.77 Billion | +0.14% |
| 2020 | €45.71 Billion | +3.62% |
| 2019 | €44.11 Billion | +16.63% |
| 2018 | €37.82 Billion | -31.73% |
| 2017 | €55.40 Billion | +7.48% |
| 2016 | €51.54 Billion | +30.10% |
| 2015 | €39.61 Billion | -- |
End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources
On Mar 19th, 2026 the market cap of BASF SE was reported to be:
| Source | Market Cap |
|---|---|
| Yahoo Finance | $44.24 Billion USD |
| MoneyControl | $44.24 Billion USD |
| MarketWatch | $44.24 Billion USD |
| marketcap.company | $44.24 Billion USD |
| Reuters | $44.24 Billion USD |
Market cap values may vary slightly between sources due to differences in calculation methods, timing, and data refresh rates.