BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:BST - DE000A1X3YY0 - Common Stock
8.96 EUR
+0.06 (+0.67%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to BST. BST was compared to 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 valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. BST also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes BST very considerable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BST had positive earnings in the past year.
BST had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years BST has always been profitable.
Of the past 5 years BST 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BST's Return On Assets of 9.91% is amongst the best of the industry. BST outperforms 96.72% of its industry peers.
BST has a better Return On Equity (16.51%) than 81.97% of its industry peers.
BST has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.29%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BST outperforms 93.44% 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 7.68%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (14.29%) for BST is above the 3 year average (11.74%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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 better Profit Margin (9.94%) than 85.25% of its industry peers.
BST's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 14.12%, BST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.25% of the companies in the same industry.
BST's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BST has a Gross Margin (53.74%) which is in line with its industry peers.
BST's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for BST remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BST has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
BST has an Altman-Z score of 3.62. This indicates that BST is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
BST's Altman-Z score of 3.62 is amongst the best of the industry. BST outperforms 95.08% 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.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.06, BST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.62 |
ROIC/WACC2.01
WACC7.1%
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.
BST's Current ratio of 1.52 is amongst the best of the industry. BST outperforms 81.97% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.08 indicates that BST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BST has a better Quick ratio (1.08) than 68.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.08 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BST have decreased by -0.70% in the last year.
BST shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.14% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.94% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, BST shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.95% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.7%
EPS 3Y1.14%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-66.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.94%
Revenue growth 3Y6.45%
Revenue growth 5Y6.95%
Sales Q2Q%-13.04%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.13% on average over the next years.
BST is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.99% yearly.
EPS Next Y-6.59%
EPS Next 2Y1.73%
EPS Next 3Y3.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.46%
Revenue Next 2Y3.17%
Revenue Next 3Y2.71%
Revenue Next 5Y0.99%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
BST is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.11.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BST is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.85% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.08, BST is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.97, the valuation of BST can be described as reasonable.
BST's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BST is cheaper than 63.93% of the companies in the same industry.
BST is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.09, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BST is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BST has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y1.73%
EPS Next 3Y3.13%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.05%, BST is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.39, BST pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.30, BST pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.05% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BST is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 156.54%!
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 2Y1.73%
EPS Next 3Y3.13%
FRA:BST (10/27/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
8.96
+0.06 (+0.67%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners5.55%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners39.08%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap119.17M
Revenue(TTM)110.56M
Net Income(TTM)11.34M
Analysts87.5
Price Target13.26 (47.99%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.05% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)5.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.97 | ||
| P/S | 1.05 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 1.74 | ||
| P/tB | 1.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.23 |
EPS(TTM)0.74
EY8.26%
EPS(NY)0.9
Fwd EY10.03%
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
Graham Number9.27
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.07%
ROICexgc 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 | 3.62 |
F-Score4
WACC7.1%
ROIC/WACC2.01
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)-0.7%
EPS 3Y1.14%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-66.67%
EPS Next Y-6.59%
EPS Next 2Y1.73%
EPS Next 3Y3.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.94%
Revenue growth 3Y6.45%
Revenue growth 5Y6.95%
Sales Q2Q%-13.04%
Revenue Next Year3.46%
Revenue Next 2Y3.17%
Revenue Next 3Y2.71%
Revenue Next 5Y0.99%
EBIT growth 1Y26.48%
EBIT growth 3Y11.89%
EBIT growth 5Y33.86%
EBIT Next Year5.91%
EBIT Next 3Y5.68%
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
BASTEI LUBBE AG / BST.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to BST.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for BASTEI LUBBE AG?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for BASTEI LUBBE AG?
BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE) is 12.11 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.74.
What is the expected EPS growth for BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE) is expected to decline by -6.59% in the next year.