BASF SE (BASA) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, BASF SE (BASA) has net assets worth €34.34 Billion EUR (≈ $40.14 Billion USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€76.17 Billion ≈ $89.06 Billion USD) and total liabilities (€41.84 Billion ≈ $48.91 Billion USD). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check how resilient are BASF SE's assets to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €34.34 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 45.08% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 0.59% |
| 5-Year Change | -18.4% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 12.29 |
BASF SE - Net Assets Trend (2016–2025)
This chart illustrates how BASF SE's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore how large is BASF SE's balance sheet for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for BASF SE (2016–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of BASF SE from 2016 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see BASA market cap.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | €34.34 Billion ≈ $40.14 Billion |
-6.90% |
| 2024-12-31 | €36.88 Billion ≈ $43.12 Billion |
+0.65% |
| 2023-12-31 | €36.65 Billion ≈ $42.84 Billion |
-10.45% |
| 2022-12-31 | €40.92 Billion ≈ $47.84 Billion |
-2.75% |
| 2021-12-31 | €42.08 Billion ≈ $49.20 Billion |
+22.34% |
| 2020-12-31 | €34.40 Billion ≈ $40.21 Billion |
-18.78% |
| 2019-12-31 | €42.35 Billion ≈ $49.51 Billion |
+17.28% |
| 2018-12-31 | €36.11 Billion ≈ $42.22 Billion |
+3.89% |
| 2017-12-31 | €34.76 Billion ≈ $40.63 Billion |
+6.72% |
| 2016-12-31 | €32.57 Billion ≈ $38.08 Billion |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to BASF SE's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have decreased by 5.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €29.93 Billion | 90.17% |
| Other Components | €3.26 Billion | 9.83% |
| Total Equity | €33.19 Billion | 100.00% |
BASF SE Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of BASF SE ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
XETRA:BMW
|
$49.42 Billion |
|
Mercedes-Benz Group AG
F:MBG
|
$49.64 Billion |
|
Zoetis Inc
NYSE:ZTS
|
$49.66 Billion |
|
Cheniere Energy Inc
NYSE:LNG
|
$49.77 Billion |
|
Snowflake Inc.
NYSE:SNOW
|
$49.35 Billion |
|
Infosys Limited
F:IOY
|
$49.19 Billion |
|
Danone SA
PA:BN
|
$49.09 Billion |
|
Autodesk Inc
NASDAQ:ADSK
|
$48.93 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in BASF SE's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 35,599,000,000 to 33,194,000,000, a change of -2,405,000,000 (-6.8%).
- Net income of 1,619,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 2,086,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 355,000,000 reduced equity.
- Other factors decreased equity by 1,583,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €1.62 Billion | +4.88% |
| Dividends Paid | €2.09 Billion | -6.28% |
| Share Repurchases | €355.00 Million | -1.07% |
| Other Changes | €-1.58 Billion | -4.77% |
| Total Change | €- | -6.76% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares BASF SE's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 0.37x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-31 | €36.84 | €13.60 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | €38.17 | €13.60 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | €45.18 | €13.60 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | €36.72 | €13.60 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | €44.41 | €13.60 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | €44.27 | €13.60 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | €39.53 | €13.60 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | €39.89 | €13.60 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | €37.19 | €13.60 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently BASF SE utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 4.88%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 2.71%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.78x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.29x
- Recent ROE (4.88%) is below the historical average (8.24%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 12.75% | 7.05% | 0.75x | 2.41x | €875.30 Million |
| 2017 | 17.96% | 9.43% | 0.82x | 2.33x | €2.69 Billion |
| 2018 | 13.43% | 7.51% | 0.72x | 2.47x | €1.20 Billion |
| 2019 | 20.29% | 14.20% | 0.68x | 2.10x | €4.27 Billion |
| 2020 | -3.14% | -1.79% | 0.74x | 2.38x | €-4.43 Billion |
| 2021 | 13.54% | 7.03% | 0.90x | 2.14x | €1.44 Billion |
| 2022 | -1.58% | -0.72% | 1.03x | 2.13x | €-4.58 Billion |
| 2023 | 0.64% | 0.33% | 0.89x | 2.19x | €-3.30 Billion |
| 2024 | 3.65% | 2.11% | 0.76x | 2.26x | €-2.26 Billion |
| 2025 | 4.88% | 2.71% | 0.78x | 2.29x | €-1.70 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares BASF SE's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Chemicals
- Average net assets among peers: $41,326,268,968
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -23.41%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BASF SE (BASA) | €34.34 Billion | 12.75% | 1.22x | $49.38 Billion |
| Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd (39EA) | $47.59 Billion | -4.36% | 1.12x | $5.32 Billion |
| Dongyue Group Limited (4D3) | $10.53 Billion | 7.33% | 0.63x | $2.34 Billion |
| BASF SE (BAS) | $14.16 Billion | 8.74% | 1.12x | $45.45 Billion |
| Advance NanoTek Limited (BBJ) | $35.38 Million | -2.55% | 0.09x | $28.42 Million |
| BRASKEM PFD ADR/2 O.N. (BRD) | $3.28 Billion | -139.65% | 26.98x | $593.02 Million |
| PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GCB) | $296.18 Billion | 0.34% | 1.43x | $10.56K |
| IBU tec advanced materials AG (IBU) | $13.90 Million | 20.36% | 0.54x | $74.81 Million |
| First Graphene Ltd (M11) | $8.38 Million | -59.87% | 0.84x | $35.62 Million |
| Gulf Resources Inc (R29B) | $143.71 Million | -41.01% | 0.18x | $597.98K |
About 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