About BASF SE (BAS)
BASF SE is a Chemicals company operating in the Basic Materials sector.
BAS trades on the German stock exchanges (XETRA/Frankfurt) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- €53.46
- Market Cap
- €46.02B
- 52-Week High
- €55.05
- 52-Week Low
- €41.48
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals
€1,000 Invested in BASF SE (BAS)
How much would €1,000 invested in BAS be worth today?
What would €1,000 invested in BAS 1 year ago be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in BASF SE (BAS) in 2025 would be worth €1,303 as of November 2026, representing a +30.3% total return.
What would €1,000 invested in BAS 3 years ago be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in BASF SE (BAS) in 2023 would be worth €1,445 as of November 2026, representing a +44.5% total return.
What would €1,000 invested in BAS 5 years ago be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in BASF SE (BAS) in 2021 would be worth €1,166 as of November 2026, representing a +16.6% total return.
What would €1,000 invested in BAS 10 years ago be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in BASF SE (BAS) in 2016 would be worth €1,134 as of November 2026, representing a +13.4% total return.
What would €1,000 invested in BAS at IPO be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in BASF SE (BAS) at IPO would be worth €11,170 as of November 2026, representing a +1017.0% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 29+ years (358 months), BASF SE (BAS) has averaged a monthly return of +0.96% with a median return of +0.34%. The stock had 189 positive months (53%) and 169 negative months (47%). The best month in BAS's history was November 2020 with a +30.3% return, while the worst was October 2008 at -22.8%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +5.5%), and September the weakest (-1.8%).
BAS's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2009 with a cumulative return of +60.9%, and the worst was 2008 at -48.6%.
Annual Returns
Over 30 years of trading history, BASF SE (BAS) has delivered an average annual return of +11.11% with a median return of +8.86%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +8.37%. The stock posted gains in 21 years (70%) and losses in 9 years (30%).
BAS's best year was 2009 with a +68.21% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -42.94%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. BAS achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 15 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +25.48% | €42.60 | €53.46 |
| 2025 | +10.23% | €38.65 | €42.60 |
| 2024 | -6.74% | €41.44 | €38.65 |
| 2023 | +13.17% | €36.62 | €41.44 |
| 2022 | -19.48% | €45.48 | €36.62 |
| 2021 | +0.14% | €45.42 | €45.48 |
| 2020 | +2.35% | €44.37 | €45.42 |
| 2019 | +16.63% | €38.05 | €44.37 |
| 2018 | -31.73% | €55.73 | €38.05 |
| 2017 | +7.48% | €51.85 | €55.73 |
| 2016 | +30.10% | €39.85 | €51.85 |
| 2015 | +4.47% | €38.14 | €39.85 |
| 2014 | -6.83% | €40.94 | €38.14 |
| 2013 | +12.96% | €36.24 | €40.94 |
| 2012 | +37.29% | €26.40 | €36.24 |
| 2011 | -6.73% | €28.30 | €26.40 |
| 2010 | +42.65% | €19.84 | €28.30 |
| 2009 | +68.21% | €11.80 | €19.84 |
| 2008 | -42.94% | €20.67 | €11.80 |
| 2007 | +42.14% | €14.54 | €20.67 |
| 2006 | +17.53% | €12.38 | €14.54 |
| 2005 | +26.27% | €9.80 | €12.38 |
| 2004 | +22.23% | €8.02 | €9.80 |
| 2003 | +28.01% | €6.26 | €8.02 |
| 2002 | -11.15% | €7.05 | €6.26 |
| 2001 | -9.66% | €7.80 | €7.05 |
| 2000 | -3.70% | €8.10 | €7.80 |
| 1999 | +57.70% | €5.14 | €8.10 |
| 1998 | +0.32% | €5.12 | €5.14 |
| 1997 | +7.02% | €4.79 | €5.12 |
Frequently Asked Questions: BAS
What sector is BAS in? ▼
BAS operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Chemicals industry.
How has BAS performed historically? ▼
Over 30 years of trading history, BAS has posted gains in 21 years (70% of the time). The best year was 2009 with a +68.2% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in BAS? ▼
You can invest in BAS through any brokerage account that offers access to German exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold BAS.
Last updated: 11/1/2026