XTRA:BASChemicals
BASF (XTRA:BAS) Turns Profitable, but One-Off Loss Raises Doubts on Earnings Quality
BASF (XTRA:BAS) has returned to profitability, with net profit margins improving compared to last year. Over the past five years, however, the company’s earnings have declined by an average of 16.6% per year. Looking ahead, BASF’s earnings are forecast to grow at 19.4% annually, exceeding the German market’s average of 16.7%. However, anticipated revenue growth of 2.4% lags behind the expected 6.1% rate for the broader German market. Investors face a mixed picture as they weigh signs of...