BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:BST - DE000A1X3YY0 - Common Stock
9.76 EUR
-0.04 (-0.41%)
Overall BST gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated BST against 62 industry peers in the Media industry. While BST has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BST has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BST was profitable.
In the past year BST has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years BST has always been profitable.
BST had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BST (9.91%) is better than 95.16% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 16.51%, BST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of BST (14.29%) is better than 95.16% of its industry peers.
BST had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.74%. This is above the industry average of 8.09%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.74%) for BST is below the current ROIC(14.29%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.91% | ||
| ROE | 16.51% | ||
| ROIC | 14.29% |
ROA(3y)7.31%
ROA(5y)8.15%
ROE(3y)12.63%
ROE(5y)15.01%
ROIC(3y)11.74%
ROIC(5y)11.8%
1.3 Margins
BST has a Profit Margin of 9.94%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BST outperforms 82.26% of its industry peers.
BST's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BST has a better Operating Margin (14.12%) than 85.48% of its industry peers.
BST's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BST has a Gross Margin (53.74%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BST has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.94% | ||
| GM | 53.74% |
OM growth 3Y5.11%
OM growth 5Y25.16%
PM growth 3Y-4.99%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.19%
GM growth 5Y3.74%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
BST has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BST has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, BST has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The debt/assets ratio for BST has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BST has an Altman-Z score of 3.76. This indicates that BST is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of BST (3.76) is better than 95.16% of its industry peers.
BST has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
BST has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.06. This is amongst the best in the industry. BST outperforms 85.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.76 |
ROIC/WACC2.02
WACC7.06%
2.3 Liquidity
BST has a Current Ratio of 1.52. This is a normal value and indicates that BST is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.52, BST is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.08 indicates that BST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.08, BST is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.90% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.08 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BST shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 29.37%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.14% on average over the past years.
BST shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.34%.
BST shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.95% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.37%
EPS 3Y1.14%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%289.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.34%
Revenue growth 3Y6.45%
Revenue growth 5Y6.95%
Sales Q2Q%-9.47%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.10% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.99% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-9.3%
EPS Next 2Y0.77%
EPS Next 3Y3.1%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.46%
Revenue Next 2Y3.17%
Revenue Next 3Y3.26%
Revenue Next 5Y0.99%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.35, the valuation of BST can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BST is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.35% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.38. BST is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.39, which indicates a correct valuation of BST.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as BST.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.86, BST is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BST's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.83 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of BST may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y0.77%
EPS Next 3Y3.1%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BST has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.58%.
BST's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.05.
BST's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.58% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of BST grows each year by 156.54%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)156.54%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
34.94% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BST. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
BST's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP34.94%
EPS Next 2Y0.77%
EPS Next 3Y3.1%
FRA:BST (9/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
9.76
-0.04 (-0.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners5.73%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners39.08%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap129.81M
Analysts87.5
Price Target13.26 (35.86%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.58% |
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)156.54%
DP34.94%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)5.41%
PT rev (3m)4.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.88%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.39 | ||
| P/S | 1.14 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 1.89 | ||
| P/tB | 2.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.83 |
EPS(TTM)0.86
EY8.81%
EPS(NY)0.79
Fwd EY8.07%
FCF(TTM)-0.24
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.05
OCFYN/A
SpS8.57
BVpS5.16
TBVpS4.65
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.91% | ||
| ROE | 16.51% | ||
| ROCE | 21.11% | ||
| ROIC | 14.29% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.35% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.21% | ||
| OM | 14.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.94% | ||
| GM | 53.74% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)7.31%
ROA(5y)8.15%
ROE(3y)12.63%
ROE(5y)15.01%
ROIC(3y)11.74%
ROIC(5y)11.8%
ROICexc(3y)15.22%
ROICexc(5y)15.52%
ROICexgc(3y)17.65%
ROICexgc(5y)18.64%
ROCE(3y)17.34%
ROCE(5y)17.43%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-3.07%
ROICexcg growth 5Y16.83%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.69%
ROICexc growth 5Y15.18%
OM growth 3Y5.11%
OM growth 5Y25.16%
PM growth 3Y-4.99%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.19%
GM growth 5Y3.74%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.23 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 102.35% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.22% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.76 |
F-Score4
WACC7.06%
ROIC/WACC2.02
Cap/Depr(3y)46.32%
Cap/Depr(5y)34.22%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.19%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.89%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.37%
EPS 3Y1.14%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%289.26%
EPS Next Y-9.3%
EPS Next 2Y0.77%
EPS Next 3Y3.1%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.34%
Revenue growth 3Y6.45%
Revenue growth 5Y6.95%
Sales Q2Q%-9.47%
Revenue Next Year3.46%
Revenue Next 2Y3.17%
Revenue Next 3Y3.26%
Revenue Next 5Y0.99%
EBIT growth 1Y26.48%
EBIT growth 3Y11.89%
EBIT growth 5Y33.86%
EBIT Next Year13.88%
EBIT Next 3Y5.65%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-295.2%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-124.38%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A