BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:BST - DE000A1X3YY0 - Common Stock
8.14 EUR
+0.12 (+1.5%)
BST gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 69 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 is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally BST also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make BST a good candidate for dividend investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year BST was profitable.
- 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 7.78% is amongst the best of the industry. BST outperforms 92.65% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 13.88%, BST is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- BST's Return On Invested Capital of 11.80% is amongst the best of the industry. BST outperforms 86.76% 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 8.04%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (11.74%) for BST is below the current ROIC(11.80%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.78% | ||
| ROE | 13.88% | ||
| ROIC | 11.8% |
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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.23%, BST is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BST has declined.
- BST's Operating Margin of 11.41% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BST outperforms 70.59% of its industry peers.
- BST's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- BST has a Gross Margin (51.60%) 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 | 11.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.23% | ||
| GM | 51.6% |
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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BST is creating some 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BST has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- BST has an Altman-Z score of 3.08. 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 3.08, BST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.05 indicates that BST is not too dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of BST (0.05) is better than 85.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.08 |
ROIC/WACC1.64
WACC7.2%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.46 indicates that BST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- BST has a Current ratio of 1.46. This is in the better half of the industry: BST outperforms 79.41% of its industry peers.
- BST has a Quick Ratio of 1.07. This is a normal value and indicates that BST is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- BST has a Quick ratio of 1.07. This is in the better half of the industry: BST outperforms 66.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.46 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- BST shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -11.71%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.14% on average over the past years.
- The Revenue has decreased by -1.26% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.95% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.71%
EPS 3Y1.14%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-7.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.26%
Revenue growth 3Y6.45%
Revenue growth 5Y6.95%
Sales Q2Q%12.82%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -0.39% on average over the next years.
- 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 3Y-0.39%
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.31, the valuation of BST can be described as reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BST indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BST is cheaper than 72.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- BST's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.32.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.06 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 70.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- BST's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.06 |
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 | 7.1 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- BST has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y1.73%
EPS Next 3Y-0.39%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.49%, BST is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.07, BST pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, BST pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.49% |
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
- BST pays out 50.46% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The Dividend Rate of BST has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP50.46%
EPS Next 2Y1.73%
EPS Next 3Y-0.39%
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 5 / 10 to BST.DE.
What is the valuation status of BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE) stock?
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 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of BASTEI LUBBE AG based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE) is 11.31 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.6.
How financially healthy is BASTEI LUBBE AG?
The financial health rating of BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE) is 6 / 10.