BASF SE
Market Cap
$47.7B
Global Rank
#267
All-Time High
$53.2B
2017-12-31
Total Growth
+0%
since 2026
Market Cap Context
- Larger than 27% of the 367 companies we track (globally).
- Equivalent to 0.9% of Germany's GDP (2025 data).
- Just above: #266 Mercedes-Benz Group AG ($48.4B)
- Just below: #268 eBay Inc. ($47.2B)
- Best year: 2009 (+68%). Worst year: 2008 (-43%).
BASF SE Financial Breakdown (FY 2025)
Source: Yahoo Finance โ BAS.DE annual filings (2025) (converted from EUR at 0.93) โ$64.1B revenue ยท $3.1B operating income ยท $1.7B net income
- โOperating margin: 4.8% on $64.1B in revenue.
- โR&D is 3.3% of revenue ($2.1B).
- โNet income margin: 2.7% โ $1.7B in profit.
- โFree cash flow: $1.4B (2.3% of revenue).
Cost / Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses $61.1B
Total
$60.4B
Capital Expenditures
$4.6B
This fiscal year (near-total AI infrastructure buildout)
Free Cash Flow
$1.4B
Trailing twelve months
Figures rounded from the annual SEC filing. Unaudited. For informational purposes only, not investment advice.
About BASF SE
BASF SE, an initialism of its original name Badische Anilin- & Soda-Fabrik, is a German multinational company and the largest chemical producer in the world. Its headquarters is located in Ludwigshafen, Germany.
BASF SE Market Cap History (2026โ2026)
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Ranking History
| Year | Market Cap | Rank | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $47.7B | #267(โ7) | +17.1% |
| 2025 | $40.7B | #274(โ3) | +10.2% |
| 2024 | $36.9B | #277(โ24) | -6.7% |
| 2023 | $39.6B | #253(โ6) | +13.2% |
| 2022 | $35.0B | #247(โ21) | -19.5% |
| 2021 | $43.4B | #226(โ35) | +0.1% |
| 2020 | $43.4B | #191(โ21) | +2.3% |
| 2019 | $42.4B | #170(โ23) | +16.6% |
| 2018 | $36.3B | #147(โ41) | -31.7% |
| 2017 | $53.2B | #106(โ13) | +7.5% |
| 2016 | $49.5B | #93(โ14) | +30.1% |
| 2015 | $38.1B | #107(โ3) | +4.5% |
| 2014 | $36.4B | #104(โ20) | -6.8% |
| 2013 | $39.1B | #84(โ14) | +13.0% |
| 2012 | $34.6B | #70(โ11) | +37.3% |
| 2011 | $25.2B | #81(โ7) | -6.7% |
| 2010 | $27.0B | #74(โ32) | +42.6% |
| 2009 | $19.0B | #106(โ19) | +68.2% |
| 2008 | $11.3B | #125(โ14) | -42.9% |
| 2007 | $19.7B | #111(โ31) | +42.1% |
| 2006 | $13.9B | #142(โ7) | +17.5% |
| 2005 | $11.8B | #135(โ2) | +26.3% |
| 2004 | $9.4B | #137(โ10) | +22.2% |
| 2003 | $7.7B | #127(โ3) | +28.0% |
| 2002 | $6.0B | #124(โ2) | -11.2% |
| 2001 | $6.7B | #126(โ6) | -9.7% |
| 2000 | $7.5B | #120(โ34) | -3.7% |
| 1999 | $7.7B | #86(โ14) | +57.7% |
| 1998 | $4.9B | #100(โ9) | +0.3% |
| 1997 | $4.9B | #91(โ13) | +7.0% |
| 1996 | $4.6B | #78 |
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FAQ
What is BASF SE's market cap?
BASF SE (BAS.DE) has a market capitalization of $47.7B, making it the #267 largest company in the world by market cap.
What was BASF SE's highest market cap?
BASF SE's all-time high market cap was $53.2B, reached in 2017-12-31. Its highest rank was #106 in 2017.
What sector is BASF SE in?
BASF SE is in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Chemicals industry. It is based in Germany.
How has BASF SE's market cap changed over time?
BASF SE has been tracked since 2026. Its market cap has grown by 0% from $47.7B in 2026 to $47.7B today.