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The company is covered by various German and international financial analysts. The most recent analyst consensus provided by Vara Research is given below. It is based on the estimates of 28 banks which were selected by Vara Research.
Consensus earnings estimates are based on earnings projections made by securities analysts who cover BASF. Any opinions, forecasts, estimates, projections or predictions regarding BASF’s performance made by the analysts (and, therefore, the Consensus estimate numbers) are theirs alone and do not represent the opinions, forecasts, estimates, projections or predictions of BASF or its management. BASF does not by providing these estimates imply its endorsement of or concurrence with such information, conclusions or recommendations. BASF assumes no liability for the accuracy of such estimates and undertakes no obligation to update or revise such estimates.
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Analyst consensus - 1Q 2008


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Average
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High
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Low
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Sales
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14,727
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15,155
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14,036
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EBIT before special items
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2,074
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2,255
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1,694
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EBIT
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2,015
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2,205
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1,619
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Income before taxes and minority interests
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1,927
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2,120
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1,523
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Net income
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1,036
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1,219
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811
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Analyst consensus - FY 2008


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Average
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High
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Low
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Sales
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59,380
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64,798
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54,996
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EBIT before special items
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7,575
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8,791
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6,429
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EBIT
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7,368
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8,981
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6,109
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Income before taxes and minority interests
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7,029
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8,598
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5,518
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Net income
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3,653
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4,339
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2,500
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BASF Share


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Average
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High
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Low
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Target share price
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101.38
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119.00
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75.00
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| Buy |
53% |
| Neutral |
36% |
| Reduce |
11% |
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(as of April 10, 2008)
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 Disclaimer: This document has been issued by Vara Research GmbH for information purposes only and is not intended to constitute investment advice. It is based on estimates and forecasts of various analysts regarding revenues, earnings and business developments of the relevant company. Such estimates and forecasts cannot be independently verified by reason of the subjective character. Vara Research GmbH gives no guarantee, representation or warranty and is not responsible or liable as to its accuracy and completeness.
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