BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:BST - DE000A1X3YY0 - Common Stock
8.9 EUR
0 (0%)
BST gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 65 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 on the other hand it scores bad on growth. BST also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make BST a good candidate for dividend investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BST had positive earnings in the past year.
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
BST has a Return On Assets of 9.91%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BST outperforms 98.44% of its industry peers.
BST has a better Return On Equity (16.51%) than 82.81% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 14.29%, BST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.31% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BST is above the industry average of 7.57%.
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's Profit Margin of 9.94% is amongst the best of the industry. BST outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BST has declined.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 14.12%, BST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% 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 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.
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 3.61. This indicates that BST is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.61, BST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.88% of the companies in the same industry.
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 85.94% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.61 |
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.
The Current ratio of BST (1.52) is better than 84.38% 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 67.19% 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
Based on estimates for the next years, BST will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.79% on average per year.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.03 indicates a correct valuation of BST.
68.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BST, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
BST is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.90, the valuation of BST can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BST is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.06% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.98, BST is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.9 |
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 | 6.19 |
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 4.00%, BST is a good candidate for dividend investing.
BST's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.31.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, BST pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4% |
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.
The dividend of BST is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP34.94%
EPS Next 2Y1.73%
EPS Next 3Y3.79%
FRA:BST (11/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
8.9
0 (0%)
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 Cap118.37M
Revenue(TTM)110.56M
Net Income(TTM)11.34M
Analysts87.5
Price Target13.26 (48.99%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4% |
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 | 12.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.9 | ||
| P/S | 1.04 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 1.72 | ||
| P/tB | 1.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.19 |
EPS(TTM)0.74
EY8.31%
EPS(NY)0.9
Fwd EY10.1%
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 | 3.61 |
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 3Y3.79%
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to BST.DE.
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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 12.03 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.72.
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.