Stock Price Movement and Market Context
On 30 Dec 2025, BASF India Ltd’s stock price touched an intraday low of Rs.3777, representing a decline of 3.5% from the previous close. This new 52-week low contrasts starkly with the stock’s 52-week high of Rs.5680, highlighting a substantial depreciation of 33.5% from its peak. The stock also underperformed its sector by 0.51% on the day, signalling relative weakness within its industry group.
The broader market context saw the Sensex open marginally lower at 84,600.99, down 94.55 points (-0.11%), and trading near 84,635.88 (-0.07%) at the time. Despite the Sensex being only 1.8% below its 52-week high of 86,159.02, BASF India’s stock has lagged considerably, with a one-year return of -30.49% compared to the Sensex’s positive 8.16% gain.
Technical indicators further underline the stock’s subdued momentum. BASF India is trading below all key moving averages — 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day — suggesting sustained downward pressure and a lack of near-term recovery signals.
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Financial Performance and Profitability Trends
BASF India’s recent financial results reveal mixed signals. The company reported a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs.118.66 crores for the latest quarter, which represents a decline of 22.36% compared to the corresponding period last year. Similarly, the Profit After Tax (PAT) for the latest six months stood at Rs.244.55 crores, reflecting a contraction of 27.70% year-on-year.
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) for the half-year period is at a relatively modest 13.54%, indicating limited efficiency in generating returns from capital invested. This figure is among the lowest in recent years, signalling a slowdown in capital productivity.
Over the past year, the company’s profits have fallen by 40.3%, a significant contraction that has weighed heavily on investor sentiment and share price performance. This decline in profitability contrasts with the company’s operating profit growth, which has maintained a healthy annualised rate of 31.69% over the longer term, suggesting some resilience in core operations despite recent earnings pressures.
Long-Term Performance and Valuation Metrics
Examining BASF India’s longer-term performance, the stock has underperformed the BSE500 index across multiple time frames — three years, one year, and three months — underscoring persistent challenges in delivering shareholder returns. The one-year return of -30.49% is particularly notable against the BSE500’s positive trend.
From a valuation perspective, the stock trades at a Price to Book Value ratio of approximately 4.5, which is considered attractive relative to its peers’ historical averages. The company’s Return on Equity (ROE) remains robust at 17.23%, reflecting strong management efficiency in generating profits from shareholders’ equity.
Additionally, BASF India maintains a conservative capital structure, with an average Debt to Equity ratio of just 0.02 times, indicating minimal leverage and a strong balance sheet position.
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Shareholding and Sectoral Positioning
BASF India operates within the Specialty Chemicals sector, a segment characterised by cyclical demand and sensitivity to raw material costs and global economic conditions. The company’s majority shareholding rests with promoters, providing stable ownership and strategic continuity.
Despite the recent price decline, BASF India’s market capitalisation grade remains modest at 3, reflecting its mid-cap status within the broader market. The company’s Mojo Score has decreased to 36.0, with a corresponding Mojo Grade downgraded from Hold to Sell as of 23 July 2025, signalling a cautious stance based on current fundamentals and price action.
The stock’s day change on 30 Dec 2025 was -1.06%, further illustrating the ongoing pressure on the share price amid a market environment where the Sensex trades below its 50-day moving average, though the 50DMA remains above the 200DMA, indicating mixed technical signals at the index level.
Summary of Key Metrics
To summarise, BASF India Ltd’s stock has reached a new 52-week low of Rs.3777, reflecting a year-long decline of 30.49%. Profitability metrics have weakened, with PBT and PAT falling by over 20% and 27% respectively in recent periods. The company’s ROCE is at a low 13.54%, while ROE remains relatively strong at 17.23%. Operating profit growth remains positive at an annualised 31.69%, and the company maintains a low debt profile with a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.02 times. Valuation appears reasonable with a Price to Book Value of 4.5, but the stock’s performance continues to lag sector and market benchmarks.
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