Basler AG/€BSL
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About Basler AG
Basler AG is a German company that operates within the technology sector, specializing in the design and manufacturing of industrial cameras used in a wide range of applications including automation, medical technology, logistics, and retail. The company's primary products comprise industrial cameras and camera accessories that are vital for machine vision applications, helping to enable quality assurance and process optimization. Founded in 1988, Basler AG has its headquarters in Ahrensburg, Germany, and has expanded its presence internationally through subsidiaries and offices across Europe, Asia, and North America. The company is strategically positioned with a focus on innovation in image processing and sensor technology, underscoring its competitive advantage in offering specialized imaging solutions tailored to various industrial needs.
- Ticker
- €BSL
- Sector
- Digital Hardware
- Primary listing
- XETRA
- Employees
- 842
- Headquarters
- Ahrensburg, Germany
- Website
- www.baslerweb.com
Basler AG Metrics
BasicAdvanced
€643M
22.34
€0.94
2.52
€0.11
0.53%
Price and volume
Market cap
€643M
Beta
2.52
52-week high
€30.35
52-week low
€11.46
Average daily volume
50K
Dividend rate
€0.11
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.446
Quick ratio
1.651
Long term debt to equity
0.295
Total debt to equity
0.383
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
11.75%
Interest coverage (TTM)
22.71%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
41.246
Gross margin (TTM)
49.05%
Net profit margin (TTM)
10.86%
Operating margin (TTM)
14.45%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
26.03%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
€320,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
9.80%
Return on equity (TTM)
20.26%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
22.339
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.426
Price to book
4.18
Price to tangible book (TTM)
9.4
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
21.5
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
4.65%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.973
Dividend yield (TTM)
0.53%
Forward dividend yield
0.53%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
31.07%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-756.72%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
0.99%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
11.45%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
50.53%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
16.54%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-7.72%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
17.36%
Bulls say / Bears say
Basler delivered a strong first half of 2026, with incoming orders up 59% year over year to €180.0 million, revenue up 36% to €152.4 million, and EBIT more than tripling to €31.1 million. (MarketScreener/EQS)
Management raised 2026 guidance again to revenue of €270–290 million and an EBIT margin of 12.5%–14.5%; the company also reported a positive book-to-bill ratio, a well-stocked backlog, and continued order momentum entering the third quarter. (MarketScreener/EQS)
Demand recovery is broadening across Basler’s end markets: the company highlighted strong performance in image-processing components, semiconductors, electronics, and logistics, while German manufacturers’ image-processing order intake rose 25% year over year through June 2026. (MarketScreener/EQS)
Supply-chain execution is a near-term risk: Basler said bottlenecks are limiting its ability to meet demand, while a Sony sensor-plant disruption was expected to affect production volumes in September and October 2026. (MarketScreener/EQS)
The business remains exposed to competitive and pricing pressure, adverse currency movements, trade restrictions, geopolitical risks, and volatility in project-driven orders from major customers, particularly in Asia. (Basler 2025 Annual Report)
The 20.4% first-half EBIT margin may not be sustainable: Basler’s latest full-year guidance is only 12.5%–14.5%, partly reflecting higher variable compensation and potential employee profit-sharing costs, implying significant second-half margin normalization. (MarketScreener/EQS)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 14 Sept 2026.
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Funds containing Basler AG
AllEURGBP
Fund name | Fund size | €BSL weighting |
|---|---|---|
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap€DX2J | €3.2B | 0.02% |
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap£XXSC | £2.8B | 0.02% |
SPDR MSCI All Country World IM€SPYI | €7.5B | 0.00% |
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