BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:BST - DE000A1X3YY0 - Common Stock
8.94 EUR
-0.08 (-0.89%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to BST. BST was compared to 67 industry peers in the Media industry. While BST belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BST has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years BST has 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 96.97% of its industry peers.
BST has a Return On Equity of 16.51%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BST outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
BST has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.29%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BST outperforms 93.94% 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 7.85%.
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 better Profit Margin (9.94%) than 84.85% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BST has declined.
BST's Operating Margin of 14.12% is amongst the best of the industry. BST outperforms 84.85% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BST has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 53.74%, BST perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BST is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for BST remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
BST has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BST has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BST has an Altman-Z score of 3.63. This indicates that BST is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.63, BST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.97% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06 indicates that BST is not too dependend on debt financing.
BST has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.06) than 87.88% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.63 |
ROIC/WACC2.01
WACC7.11%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.52, BST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% 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.
BST's Quick ratio of 1.08 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BST outperforms 66.67% 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.
Measured over the past 5 years, BST shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.14% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, BST shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.94% in the last year.
BST shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.95% yearly.
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
BST is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.79% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, BST will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.99% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-6.59%
EPS Next 2Y1.73%
EPS Next 3Y3.79%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.46%
Revenue Next 2Y3.17%
Revenue Next 3Y3.36%
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.
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 12.08, the valuation of BST can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BST is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
BST is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.28, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.95 indicates a reasonable valuation of BST.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BST indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BST is cheaper than 62.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 33.61. BST is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as BST.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.27 |
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 2Y1.73%
EPS Next 3Y3.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.77%, BST has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.17, BST pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, BST pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.77% |
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
BST pays out 34.94% of its income as dividend. This is a 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 3Y3.79%
FRA:BST (11/11/2025, 1:22:21 PM)
8.94
-0.08 (-0.89%)
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 Cap118.90M
Revenue(TTM)110.56M
Net Income(TTM)11.34M
Analysts87.5
Price Target13.26 (48.32%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.77% |
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)-0.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.95 | ||
| P/S | 1.04 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 1.73 | ||
| P/tB | 1.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.27 |
EPS(TTM)0.74
EY8.28%
EPS(NY)0.9
Fwd EY10.05%
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 | 3.63 |
F-Score4
WACC7.11%
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 3Y3.79%
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 3Y3.36%
Revenue Next 5Y0.99%
EBIT growth 1Y26.48%
EBIT growth 3Y11.89%
EBIT growth 5Y33.86%
EBIT Next Year5.91%
EBIT Next 3Y6.35%
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.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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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 12.08 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.73.
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.