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BASF
Mr. Alexander Gerding · Mumbai, India · 1,337 employees
₹3,687.90
▼-1.41%BASF SE, the German multinational chemical company, is being sold-off amidst broader market fluctuations, despite its robust long-term performance and defensive sector positioning.
Exchange
NSI
Currency
INR
Day range
₹3,670.10 – ₹3,740.00
52-week range
₹3,122.20 – ₹5,015.00
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
AI investment rating
AI analysis70% confidence
The current price of ₹3687.9 is trading at the lower end of the stock's 1-year range, indicating a potential re-rating in the coming months, especially if macroeconomic conditions stabilize.
26.5% below the 1-year high · trend down
Hedge-fund memo
Today
BASF SE is down by -1.41% today, weighed down by broader market volatility and concerns over economic growth.
This week
The stock has declined by 1.33% over the week, underperforming the sector and NIFTY 50.
This month
Over the month, the stock has slipped by 2.15%, as inflation worries and interest rate concerns have impacted the overall market mood.
Bull thesis
Bear thesis
News & sentiment
Neutral
24 headlines · 15 outlets · 7d
Tone · daily average
Smart money
Named holders aren't published for this listing (common for Indian stocks). The split at left is live.
Financial health
Profitability
Growth
Balance sheet
Financial statements
Earnings intelligence
Earnings history unavailable for this symbol.
Competitive landscape
| Company | Market cap | P/E | ROE | Op. margin | Rev. growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BASF | 159.63B | 38.36 | 10.97% | 3.57% | 4.80% |
| ATUL | 200.29B | 25.21 | — | 17.07% | 25.00% |
| BAYERCROP | 189.95B | 27.56 | 23.70% |
Technical intelligence
Volume
RSI (14) · 70 overbought / 30 oversold
MACD (12,26,9) · MACD vs signal
Candlesticks, volume, RSI and MACD from 499sessions of real Yahoo daily data. Moving averages use full history, so they're accurate at the left edge. Support / resistance are the 52-week low / high. Educational — technical signals are not buy or sell calls.
Risk intelligence
Economic slowdown impacting top-line growth
Mitigation: Diversification across industries and geographic regions, strategic cost-cutting measures
Escalating competition in specialty chemicals
Mitigation: Investment in innovation, R&D, and M&A to strengthen the company's market position
Dependence on raw materials prices and suppliers
Mitigation: Diversification of raw material sourcing and developing robust supply chain relationships
Business intelligence
Competitive moat
BASF SE's strong brand presence and technology portfolio in specialty chemicals create a durable competitive moat, enabling the company to maintain its market leadership and drive growth.
Supply chain
Upstream (inputs / suppliers)
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Downstream (customers / markets)
M&A / strategic moves
Catalyst calendar
Stabilization of macroeconomic conditions, improved demand for chemicals
Thesis builder
Bull case
The chemical company's robust cash flows, solid dividend payouts, and strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency will drive growth over the next 24 months.
Base case
BASF SE will maintain its market leadership in specialty chemicals, leveraging its strong brand presence and technology portfolio to drive revenue growth.
Bear case
The prolonged economic headwinds and intense competition in the chemical industry will impede BASF SE's growth prospects, leading to a possible decline in profit margins and share price.
Time horizon
18-24 months
Est. CAGR
5-8%
Entry (qual.)
Look to invest at the lower end of the 1-year range or when the overall market stabilizes.
Exit (qual.)
Consider taking profits if the stock exceeds the 52-week high or when the company's long-term growth prospects become less attractive relative to other sector peers.
Knowledge graph
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Investors should maintain a cautious stance, focusing on the company's long-term fundamentals, until a clearer economic picture emerges.
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Real press coverage from the last 7 days, scored by AI for tone — click any headline for the source. This is news sentiment, not social: X / Reddit / Telegram scoring needs a paid social provider. Educational only.
Annual income statement, oldest → newest. Live via Yahoo.
| 15.05% |
| 5.10% |
| BLUEDART | 119.25B | 48.13 | 14.83% | 13.49% | 8.00% |
Peers via Yahoo's similarity graph, same-sector first; fundamentals live. Ask the AI copilot below for a qualitative head-to-head.
Support (day/52w low)
₹3,670.10
Resistance (day/52w high)
₹3,740.00
Volume
7,715
Trend
down
RSI (14)
64
MACD
bullish
MA cross
death
50-day MA
₹3,549.88
200-day MA
₹3,749.01
vs 200-DMA
-1.6%
RSI/MACD computed from 6 months of daily closes; moving averages from Yahoo. Options positioning still needs an options feed.
Overall conviction 70%