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Check Before You Invest : BASF India Ltd

BSE: 500042 NSE: BASF ISIN: INE373A01013
  |   Sector:  Chemicals & Fertilizers   |   Industry:  Chemicals

Snapshot

Q.1 Which industry/sub-sector does BASF India Ltd belong to?
BASF India Ltd belongs to the Chemicals & Fertilizers sector, operating specifically within the Chemicals segment.
Q.2 Is BASF India Ltd a good quality company?
BASF India Ltd is a good quality company, based on a consistently good 10 year financial track record.
Q.3 Is BASF India Ltd undervalued or overvalued?
BASF India Ltd appears Somewhat Undervalued, as its key valuation ratios are below with their past averages.
Q.4 Is BASF India Ltd a good buy now?
BASF India Ltd is a neutral opportunity now, based on stable price trend analysis suggesting prices may move sideways. However, you need to check its quality and valuation before making a decision

Performance Analysis

Q.1 Revenue growth of BASF India Ltd?
BASF India Ltd revenue growth is 10.1% for FY-2025 , which is below its 5 year CAGR of 14.8% , indicating slower growth.
Q.2 Gross Profit margin of BASF India Ltd?
BASF India Ltd Gross profit margin which is the profit after deduction of direct costs, is 5.2% for FY-2025 , which is below its 5 year median of 6.2% , indicating decreasing margins.
Q.3 Operating Profit Margin of BASF India Ltd?
BASF India Ltd Operating Profit Margin which is the profit after deduction of all operating costs, is 5.25% for FY-2025 , which is below its 5 year median of 6.68% indicating decreasing margins.
Q.4 Net Profit Margin of BASF India Ltd?
BASF India Ltd Net Profit Margin is 3.29% for FY-2025 , is below with its 5 year median of 4.09%, indicating decreasing margins.
Current Level Historic Median
Gross Profit Margin 5.2 6.2
Operating Profit Margin 5.25 6.68
Net Profit Margin 3.29 4.09
Q.5 Return on Asset of BASF India Ltd?
BASF India Ltd Return on Asset is 5.36%, which is below its 5 year historical median of 7.34%, indicating deteriorated asset utilization efficiency.
Q.6 Return on Equity (ROE) of BASF India Ltd?
BASF India Ltd Return on equity is 14.52% for FY-2025 , which is below its historical median of 19.05%, indicating the business is making worse use of its shareholders capital.
Q.7 Return on capital employed (ROCE) of BASF India Ltd?
BASF India Ltd Return on capital employed is 19.92% for FY-2025 , which is above its estimated weighted average cost of capital(WACC) 13.5%, indicating value creation.
Q.8 Cash conversion cycle of BASF India Ltd?
BASF India Ltd Cash conversion cycle is 21 days, below its historical median of 21 days, indicating improved working capital management. However, you need to compare this with its peers in the industry.
Current Level Historic Median
Asset Turnover 1.69 1.95
ROE 14.52 19.05
ROCE 19.92 26.14
Cash Conversion Cycle 21 days 21 days
Q.9 Debt to Equity ratio of BASF India Ltd?
BASF India Ltd Debt-to-Equity ratio is 0.00 , which is lower with the industry average of 0.13 , indicating lower debt levels in the industry.
Q.10 Debt to cash flow from operations of BASF India Ltd?
BASF India Ltd Debt to cash flow from operations is 0 , which is at a healthy level.

Ownership & governance

Q.1 Promoter shareholding and pledge status of BASF India Ltd?
Promoters hold 73.33% of the BASF India Ltd, with 0.00% of their stake pledged, indicating no pledge risk.

Peer comparison (industry-wise, mcap)

Q.1 Revenue growth of BASF India Ltd vs industry peers?
BASF India Ltd revenue CAGR is 14.83% , compared to the industry median CAGR of 7.7% , indicating faster growth and gaining its market share.
Profit Metrics
Current Level Industry Median
Revenue 15,162.4 202
Gross Profit 788.4 23.6
Operating Profit 745 24
Net Profit 499 12
Operating Efficiency
Current Level Industry Median
Asset Turnover 1.69 0.93
ROE 14.52 10.18
ROCE 19.92 13.07
Cash Conversion Cycle (days) 21.24 62

Valuation & price assessment

Q.1 Stock return of BASF India Ltd over the last decade?
Over the last 9 year(s), the stock has delivered a CAGR of 15.2% based on the current price.
Q.2 What return has the stock given over the last decade?
9Y 5Y 3Y 1Y
Share Price 15.2% 12.2% 15.9% -16.6%
Q.3 Valuation ratios of BASF India Ltd vs historical?
The current P/E is higher that its historical median.
Q.4 How do the current valuation ratios measure up against the historic numbers and the current industry numbers?
Valuation Ratios Current Historic Median Industry Median
Price to Earnings 39.81 0.00 41.15
Price to Book 4.07 5.72 2.38
Price to Sales 1.08 0.90 1.93
EV to EBITDA 22.97 15.59 13.71

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