What could your BASF investment become?

Is BASF a dividend stock?

Yes — BASF (BAS.DE) pays a dividend yield of 6.5%, paid once a year. It pays out about 75% of its earnings as dividends, a relatively high share that prioritises income for shareholders.

BASF pays dividends once a year, so investors receive income once a year.

What sector is BASF in?

BASF (BAS.DE) is part of the Industrials sector. Industrials build and move the physical economy — machinery, aerospace, transport, and construction. The sector is cyclical, tracking business investment. BASF trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of around 18, which reflects how much investors are currently willing to pay for each dollar of the company's earnings.

💡 Largest chemical company in Europe. High dividend.

⚡ BASF chemicals are in nearly every industrial product.

How is this projection calculated?

The calculator above assumes a 6% average annual return — roughly in line with long-term stock-market averages — and compounds your investment year by year. Dividend income is estimated from BASF's current 6.5% yield. These are educational projections based on historical averages. Actual returns may vary, and your capital is at risk.