Braskem S.A. (BAK) Stock

About Braskem S.A.

Braskem S.A., along with its affiliated companies, specializes in the production and global distribution of thermoplastic resins. The enterprise structures its operations into three primary geographical divisions: Brazil; the United States and Europe; and Mexico. Within the Brazil segment, the company manufactures and offers a broad spectrum of chemicals, including ethylene, various grades of polymer and chemical propylene, butadiene, butene-1, benzene, toluene, and xylenes. This division also supplies fuels such as automotive gasoline, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), ethyl tertiary-butyl ether (ETBE), and methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE), alongside intermediates like cumene. Its portfolio further extends to aliphatics, aromatics, hydrogenated solvents, and a range of specialty chemicals, including isoprene, dicyclopentadiene, piperylene, nonene, tetramer, polyisobutylene, and hydrocarbon resins. Additionally, it undertakes the manufacturing and sale of both polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP), provides electricity and other essential inputs to second-generation producers, and is notable for its production of green PE derived from renewable sources. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and caustic soda are also among the products generated and marketed by this segment. The United States and Europe segment focuses specifically on the manufacture and sale of polypropylene (PP) across these regions, particularly within the U.S. and Germany. In Mexico, the company is responsible for the production and distribution of ethylene, high-density PE, and low-density PE. Beyond these segmented activities, Braskem engages broadly in the manufacturing, selling, importing, and exporting of chemicals, petrochemicals, and various fuels. It also plays a role in generating and supplying crucial utilities like steam, water, compressed air, and industrial gases, in addition to providing a suite of industrial services. Established in 1972, the company initially traded as Copene Petroquímica do Nordeste S.A. before rebranding as Braskem S.A. in 2002. Its principal corporate office is situated in Camaçari, Brazil.

Braskem S.A. is headquartered in BR.

Braskem S.A. (BAK) stock trades at $2.53 with a market capitalization of $1.01B. The stock is valued at a negative price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of -0.56, reflecting a net loss over the last twelve months, a negative price-to-book of -0.32, reflecting negative shareholders' equity, price-to-sales of 0.06. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has ranged between $2.25 and $5.40, and currently trades 53.1% below its 52-week high.

On profitability, Braskem S.A. generates a return on equity (ROE) of 93.13% (not meaningful, as shareholders' equity is negative), return on capital employed of -13.10%, an operating margin of -7.65%, a net profit margin of -13.68%.

Official website: www.braskem.com.br

Braskem S.A. by the numbers, 2016–2025

Between 2016 and 2025 Braskem S.A. reported revenue of $47.7B rising to $69.3B, a change of +45.5% across 10 years. Compounded, revenue has grown 3.4% a year over five years, -10.4% over three, -10.4% over the last twelve months. Net profit fell to $-9.7B.

Operating margin went from 12.5% in 2016 to -5.7% in 2025, a fall of 18.2 percentage points. The most recent net margin is -13.68%. On a trailing twelve-month basis to Mar '26, revenue is $66.7B and net profit $-9.1B.

Borrowings rose from $36.3B to $71.3B, cash on hand is $6.0B, cash from operations was $-4.1B in the latest year, positive in 8 of the last 10.

Return on equity has averaged 71.0% over five years, and was 60.0% in the most recent year.

The share price itself has compounded at -33.8% a year over five years, -38.2% over three, -25.8% over the last year. Past price movement is history, not a forecast.

Figures are as reported and in the company's own reporting currency. They describe what has already happened and carry no implication about what follows.

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