BASF Overview
- Year Founded
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1865
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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93,032
- Stock Symbol
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BAS
- Investments
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163
- Share Price
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$59.97
- (As of Friday Closing)
BASF General Information
Description
BASF is one of the world's leading chemical companies, headquartered in Germany near the Rhine River, which helps it with logistics-related savings. Founded in 1865, it produces a vast array of chemicals, plastics, resins, and agricultural solutions. While the company serves multiple industries, it most prominently serves the automotive, agricultural, construction, and pharmaceutical industries. BASF is a first mover in the energy transition, and it aims to rapidly expand its recycled and bio-based product portfolio.
Contact Information
Website
www.basf.comCorporate Office
- Carl-Bosch-Strasse 38
- 67056 Ludwigshafen
- Germany
Corporate Office
- Carl-Bosch-Strasse 38
- 67056 Ludwigshafen
- Germany
BASF Stock Performance
As of 13-Nov-2026, BASF’s stock price is $59.97. Its current market cap is $51.6B with 861M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $59.97 | $60.41 | $48.20 - $64.77 | $51.6B | 861M | 1.73M | $7.70 |
BASF Financials Summary
As of 30-Sep-2026, BASF has a trailing 12-month revenue of $73.9B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 30-Sep-2026 | FY 2025 31-Dec-2025 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 69,623,122 | 72,631,209 | 61,433,404 | 70,616,742 |
| Revenue | 73,913,953 | 67,292,334 | 66,487,399 | 74,557,161 |
| EBITDA | 9,117,104 | 7,999,820 | 7,529,244 | 7,416,545 |
| Net Income | 6,723,675 | 1,826,242 | 1,404,564 | 243,467 |
| Total Assets | 90,657,957 | 89,475,415 | 83,677,589 | 85,552,424 |
| Total Debt | 23,555,828 | 27,261,729 | 24,968,523 | 23,596,971 |
BASF Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
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BASF Competitors (51)
One of BASF’s 51 competitors is Lanxess Deutschland, a Corporation company based in Cologne, Germany.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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| Lanxess Deutschland | Corporation | Cologne, Germany | ||||
| Covestro | Private Equity-Backed | Leverkusen, Germany | ||||
| Clariant International | Corporation | Muttenz, Switzerland | ||||
| Croda International | Corporation | Goole, United Kingdom | ||||
| FMC | Corporation | Philadelphia, PA |
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NEWS | May 8, 2026
BASF Coatings wraps multibillion dollar LBO loan after slashing borrowing costs during syndication
Proceeds support Carlyle’s €7.7 billion acquisition of BASF’s automotive OEM coatings, automotive refinish coatings and surface treatment businesses.
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NEWS | Jul 28, 2026
Germany's deep tech edge drives acceleration in VC funding
Deal value is pacing about 40% above last year, outstripping the UK and France, as defense and deep tech attract capital.
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NEWS | Feb 13, 2026
Who is gaining share as US investors pile into Europe?
American participation took up almost 20% of the continent's total deal count last year.
BASF Patents
BASF Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20260345469-A1 | Stabilizer concentrates for wax dispersions | Pending | 13-Jul-2026 | ||
| EP-4796573-A1 | Antistatic solution by ionic polyester polyol with a customized structure for polyurethane | Pending | 17-Dec-2025 | ||
| WO-2026215541-A2 | Solvents for agrochemical applications | Pending | 30-Sep-2025 | ||
| WO-2026234053-A1 | Energy-efficient process for heat recovery from low temperature heat sources | Pending | 07-May-2025 | ||
| WO-2026234160-A1 | Lcp multilayer optical authentication element for colored and multi-colored polarization feature effects | Pending | 07-May-2025 |
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BASF Investments & Acquisitions (163)
BASF’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with BASF TODA Battery Materials. The deal was made on 26-Feb-2026.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BASF TODA Battery Materials | 26-Feb-2026 | Merger/Acquisition | General Purpose Semiconductors | ||
| Alsachimie | 01-Jul-2025 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Chemicals and Gases | ||
| Vattenfall (Nordlicht 1 and 2 Offshore Wind Farm Projects) | 22-Apr-2024 | Secondary Transaction - Private | Buildings and Property | ||
| Solve Chemistry | 14-Apr-2024 | University Spin-Out | Consulting Services (B2B) | ||
| Quantistry | 12-Mar-2024 | Seed Round | Business/Productivity Software |
BASF ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated November, 04, 2026
24.67 | Med Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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10-20
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20-30
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30-40
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40+
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Peers Analysis
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BASF Exits (38)
BASF’s most recent exit was on 22-Apr-2024 from Vattenfall (Nordlicht 1 and 2 Offshore Wind Farm Projects). The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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| Vattenfall (Nordlicht 1 and 2 Offshore Wind Farm Projects) | 22-Apr-2024 | Completed |
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| Gastrograph AI | 20-Jan-2023 | Completed |
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| Sknmuse | 01-Jan-2022 | Completed |
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| Sculpteo | 09-Jan-2020 | Completed |
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| UBench International | 30-Sep-2019 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
BASF Affiliates
Subsidiaries (71)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basf Coatings Uk | Stockport, United Kingdom | 2023 | |
| Basf Metals Sweden | Hofors, Sweden | 2023 | |
| Aura 4c | Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany | 2023 | |
| Aura 4b | Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany | 2023 | |
| Co-Investor Nordlicht Investment | Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany | 2023 |
BASF FAQs
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When was BASF founded?
BASF was founded in 1865.
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Where is BASF headquartered?
BASF is headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany.
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What is the size of BASF?
BASF has 93,032 total employees.
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What industry is BASF in?
BASF’s primary industry is Multi-line Chemicals.
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Is BASF a private or public company?
BASF is a Public company.
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What is BASF’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for BASF is BAS.
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What is the current stock price of BASF?
As of 13-Nov-2026 the stock price of BASF is $59.97.
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What is the current market cap of BASF?
The current market capitalization of BASF is $51.6B.
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What is BASF’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for BASF is $73.9B.
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Who are BASF’s competitors?
Lanxess Deutschland, Covestro, Clariant International, Croda International, and FMC are some of the 51 competitors of BASF.
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What is BASF’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
BASF’s EPS for 12 months was $7.70.
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