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BASF SE is a German multinational chemical company headquartered in Ludwigshafen am Rhein. As the largest chemical producer worldwide, it operates subsidiaries and joint ventures in more than 80 countries, with six integrated production sites and numerous other facilities across Europe, Asia, Australia, the Americas, and Africa. The company serves customers in over 190 countries, supplying products to diverse industries including pharmaceuticals, construction, textiles, automotive, agriculture, and nutrition. BASF SE organizes its core businesses into segments such as Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care, alongside standalone units like Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. Its portfolio encompasses a broad array of products, including solvents, amines, resins, glues, electronic-grade chemicals, industrial gases, basic petrochemicals, inorganic chemicals, plastics, performance products, and functional solutions. Through these offerings, BASF SE plays a pivotal role in the global chemical industry, enabling innovations and applications across multiple sectors.
Operating margin is thin at 4.79%. Limited cushion if revenue slows or costs rise, not the profile of a wide-moat business.
Revenue declined 2.9% YoY. The question is whether this is cyclical or a structural shift.
Net debt of €20.45B represents 15.2x FCF, leverage limits flexibility.
Profitability & Returns
Revenue (TTM)
€59.17B
▼ -2.9% YoY
Net Income (TTM)
€1.83B
▲ +18.8% YoY
Op. Margin
4.45%
ROIC
3.04%
▼ -0.4pp YoY
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
FCF (TTM)
€1.77B
▲ +79.5% YoY
Op. Cash Flow (TTM)
€1.96B
▼ -21.7% YoY
Net Debt
€20.45B
Cash & Equiv.
€2.76B
3Y CAGR: -11.9%
3Y CAGR: -26.1%
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