BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:BST - DE000A1X3YY0 - Common Stock
8.36 EUR
-0.16 (-1.88%)
Overall BST gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated BST against 63 industry peers in the Media industry. BST has an excellent profitability rating, but 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. 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
BST had positive earnings in the past year.
BST had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
BST had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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 87.10% of its industry peers.
BST has a Return On Equity of 13.88%. This is in the better half of the industry: BST outperforms 72.58% of its industry peers.
BST has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.80%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BST outperforms 85.48% 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 8.37%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.80%) for BST is above the 3 year average (11.74%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
The Profit Margin of BST (8.23%) is better than 74.19% of its industry peers.
BST's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BST has a Operating Margin of 11.41%. This is in the better half of the industry: BST outperforms 66.13% of its industry peers.
BST's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BST has a Gross Margin of 51.60%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BST outperforms 54.84% of its industry peers.
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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BST is creating some value.
BST has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
BST has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
BST has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.12 indicates that BST is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BST has a Altman-Z score of 3.12. This is amongst the best in the industry. BST outperforms 90.32% 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.
BST has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.05. This is amongst the best in the industry. BST outperforms 85.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.12 |
ROIC/WACC1.67
WACC7.06%
2.3 Liquidity
BST has a Current Ratio of 1.46. 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 (1.46) is better than 79.03% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.07 indicates that BST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BST's Quick ratio of 1.07 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BST outperforms 67.74% 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%.
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 -1.26% in the past 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)-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
Based on estimates for the next years, BST will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -0.39% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.99% on average over the next years.
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
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.61, which indicates a very decent valuation of BST.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BST is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.13% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BST's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.51.
BST is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.30.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BST indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BST is cheaper than 69.35% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BST to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.13), we can say BST is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BST's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.29 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of BST 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
BST has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.16%, which is a nice return.
BST's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.44.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, BST pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.16% |
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
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 2Y1.73%
EPS Next 3Y-0.39%
FRA:BST (12/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
8.36
-0.16 (-1.88%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners5.46%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners39.08%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap111.19M
Revenue(TTM)114.43M
Net Income(TTM)9.42M
Analysts87.5
Price Target13.21 (58.01%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.16% |
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)156.54%
DP50.46%
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)-0.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.3 | ||
| P/S | 0.97 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 1.64 | ||
| P/tB | 1.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.29 |
EPS(TTM)0.72
EY8.61%
EPS(NY)0.9
Fwd EY10.75%
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 Number9.09
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 | 0.23 | ||
| 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 | 3.12 |
F-Score3
WACC7.06%
ROIC/WACC1.67
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)-11.71%
EPS 3Y1.14%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-7.69%
EPS Next Y-6.59%
EPS Next 2Y1.73%
EPS Next 3Y-0.39%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.26%
Revenue growth 3Y6.45%
Revenue growth 5Y6.95%
Sales Q2Q%12.82%
Revenue Next Year3.46%
Revenue Next 2Y3.17%
Revenue Next 3Y3.26%
Revenue Next 5Y0.99%
EBIT growth 1Y-16.35%
EBIT growth 3Y11.89%
EBIT growth 5Y33.86%
EBIT Next Year5.91%
EBIT Next 3Y4.88%
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 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 11.61 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.64.
How financially healthy is BASTEI LUBBE AG?
The financial health rating of BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE) is 6 / 10.