BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:BST • DE000A1X3YY0
Current stock price
6.43 EUR
-0.01 (-0.16%)
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This BST.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. BST.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year BST was profitable.
- BST had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.78%, BST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- BST's Return On Equity of 13.88% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BST outperforms 78.79% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of BST (11.80%) is better than 89.39% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BST is above the industry average of 7.56%.
- 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 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- BST's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of BST (11.41%) is better than 72.73% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BST has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of BST (51.60%) 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 | 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. BST.DE Health Analysis
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for BST remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
- BST has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- BST has an Altman-Z score of 2.83. This is not the best score and indicates that BST is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- BST's Altman-Z score of 2.83 is amongst the best of the industry. BST outperforms 95.45% of its industry peers.
- BST has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.05. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.05, BST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.83 |
ROIC/WACC1.65
WACC7.13%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.46 indicates that BST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.46, BST is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 71.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.46 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 |
3. BST.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- BST shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -10.98%.
- 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 -0.79% in the last 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)-10.98%
EPS 3Y1.14%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-32.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.79%
Revenue growth 3Y6.45%
Revenue growth 5Y6.95%
Sales Q2Q%3.3%
3.2 Future
- BST is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -1.18% 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-9.69%
EPS Next 2Y0.19%
EPS Next 3Y-1.18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.81%
Revenue Next 2Y1.58%
Revenue Next 3Y2.64%
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. BST.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.37, the valuation of BST can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BST is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.18% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BST to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.21), we can say BST is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.37 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BST.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BST is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.30% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BST to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.10), we can say BST is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BST indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BST is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.66 |
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 2Y0.19%
EPS Next 3Y-1.18%
5. BST.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.39%, BST is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- The stock price of BST dropped by -22.03% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.49, BST pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- BST's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.39% |
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 Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- 50.46% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BST. 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 2Y0.19%
EPS Next 3Y-1.18%
BST.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:BST (4/8/2026, 11:34:48 AM)
6.43
-0.01 (-0.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)02-05 2026-02-05
Earnings (Next)07-13 2026-07-13
Inst Owners5.35%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners39.08%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap85.52M
Revenue(TTM)115.55M
Net Income(TTM)9.42M
Analysts87.5
Price Target12.39 (92.69%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.39% |
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)156.54%
DP50.46%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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)-6.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.56%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.37 | ||
| P/S | 0.75 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 1.26 | ||
| P/tB | 1.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.66 |
EPS(TTM)0.62
EY9.64%
EPS(NY)0.87
Fwd EY13.56%
FCF(TTM)-0.62
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.47
OCFYN/A
SpS8.6
BVpS5.1
TBVpS4.6
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.44
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.78% | ||
| ROE | 13.88% | ||
| ROCE | 17.42% | ||
| ROIC | 11.8% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.87% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.25% | ||
| OM | 11.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.23% | ||
| GM | 51.6% | ||
| 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-Score3
Asset Turnover0.94
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.24 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 73.65% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.69% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.46 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.83 |
F-Score3
WACC7.13%
ROIC/WACC1.65
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)-10.98%
EPS 3Y1.14%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-32.37%
EPS Next Y-9.69%
EPS Next 2Y0.19%
EPS Next 3Y-1.18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.79%
Revenue growth 3Y6.45%
Revenue growth 5Y6.95%
Sales Q2Q%3.3%
Revenue Next Year0.81%
Revenue Next 2Y1.58%
Revenue Next 3Y2.64%
Revenue Next 5Y0.99%
EBIT growth 1Y-16.35%
EBIT growth 3Y11.89%
EBIT growth 5Y33.86%
EBIT Next Year-3.75%
EBIT Next 3Y4.01%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-228.09%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-193.21%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
BASTEI LUBBE AG / BST.DE Fundamental Analysis 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 for BST stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of BST stock?
BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
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 -9.69% in the next year.
Is the dividend of BASTEI LUBBE AG sustainable?
The dividend rating of BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 50.46%.