BASF Se (BAS.SW) down 6.96% on SIX 24 Mar 2026: market closed, dividend watch

BASF Se (BAS.SW) was a top loser on SIX on 24 Mar 2026, sliding -6.96% to CHF40.80 at market close. BAS.SW stock fell on weaker sentiment in basic materials and profit-taking after a recent run, putting yield and valuation under fresh scrutiny. We break down the move, the company’s financial ratios and what analysts and our models now flag for investors in Switzerland and Europe.

BAS.SW stock: today’s price action and volume drivers

BASF Se (BAS.SW) closed at CHF40.80 on SIX on 24 Mar 2026, down 6.96% on the session. Trading volume was light at 320 shares versus a 50-day average of 130,675.00, suggesting a focused sell-off rather than broad liquidations. The one-day drop follows a recent three-month decline of -1.62% and a year low at CHF39.95, connecting news flow to short-term positioning.

BAS.SW stock: fundamentals, earnings and dividend profile

BASF’s reported EPS in the snapshot is -0.70, with a PE shown at -58.29, reflecting accounting swings and a complex earnings mix. Key metrics show book value per share CHF38.57 and dividend per share CHF2.46, implying a dividend yield near 5.51% at current price. Payout ratio sits above parity at 1.32, a warning that the yield depends on stable cash generation and management policy.

BAS.SW stock: valuation and balance sheet highlights

On trailing metrics, price-to-sales is 0.65 and price-to-book is 1.20, placing BASF near sector value multiples. Debt-to-equity is 0.74 and current ratio is 1.93, indicating manageable liquidity but material leverage. Interest coverage is 2.38, which is modest; rising rates or weaker operating cash flow would pressure coverage and valuation.

BAS.SW stock: technicals, momentum and trading signals

Technical indicators show neutral momentum: RSI 51.92 and ADX 18.41, signaling no clear trend. Bollinger bands range from CHF38.24 to CHF47.42, putting CHF40.80 near the lower band. Short-term momentum measures and a low relative volume (relVolume 0.00) point to limited conviction among buyers at today’s levels.

BAS.SW stock: sector context and peer comparison

BASF sits in Basic Materials and Chemicals, where average sector PE is 22.12 and average debt-to-equity is 0.73. BAS.SW’s valuation compares reasonably on price-to-book but lags peers on return metrics. Sector pressures this week reduced commodity-linked stock demand, adding to BASF’s downside versus more defensive chemical names.

BAS.SW stock: Meyka grade, forecast and price targets

Meyka AI rates BAS.SW with a score out of 100: 66.38 (Grade B, Suggestion: HOLD). This grade factors S&P 500 benchmark comparison, sector performance, financial growth, key metrics, and analyst consensus. Meyka AI’s forecast model projects a yearly target of CHF42.47, a monthly median of CHF46.09, and a longer quarterly scenario at CHF67.17. Versus the current CHF40.80, the yearly projection implies an upside of 4.10%, while the quarterly scenario implies 64.73%. Forecasts are model-based projections and not guarantees.

Final Thoughts

BASF Se (BAS.SW) closed as a top loser on SIX on 24 Mar 2026, falling -6.96% to CHF40.80 amid thin volume and sector weakness. Fundamentals are mixed: a high dividend yield of 5.51% contrasts with a payout ratio above 1.30 and modest interest coverage of 2.38, which raises sustainability questions if cash flow weakens. Our Meyka AI grade is B (66.38/100) and the firm-specific yearly forecast is CHF42.47, implying a 4.10% upside from today’s price. Short-term technicals show limited buying conviction, so we see a cautious window for selective investors. For income-focused holders the yield is attractive, but value investors should weigh leverage and operating cash trends before adding exposure. We track upcoming earnings, divisional margins and any guidance updates as triggers for a clearer recovery path. For full company releases use BASF’s site and the SIX market page for listings and corporate news source source, and check our Meyka stock page for live updates and signals.

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