BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:BST - DE000A1X3YY0 - Common Stock
7.78 EUR
-0.24 (-2.99%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 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 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
- 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 has a better Return On Assets (7.78%) than 89.39% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 13.88%, BST is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- BST has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.80%) than 87.88% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BST is above the industry average of 7.95%.
- 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
- BST has a better Profit Margin (8.23%) than 77.27% 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 68.18% 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 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. 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.
- Compared to 5 years ago, BST has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BST has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- BST has an Altman-Z score of 3.07. This indicates that BST is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- BST has a Altman-Z score of 3.07. This is amongst the best in the industry. BST outperforms 92.42% 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.
- With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.05, BST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.07 |
ROIC/WACC1.67
WACC7.05%
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 81.82% 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 has a Quick ratio of 1.07. This is in the better half of the industry: BST outperforms 68.18% 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%.
- BST shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.14% yearly.
- BST shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.26%.
- 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)-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
- BST is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -0.39% 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 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.
- 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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.81, the valuation of BST can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BST is valued a bit cheaper than 69.70% of the companies in the same industry.
- BST is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.66, the valuation of BST can be described as reasonable.
- BST's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BST is cheaper than 71.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- BST is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.66 |
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 |
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 4.44%, BST is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- BST's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.27.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, BST pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.44% |
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%
FRA:BST (1/16/2026, 11:05:31 AM)
7.78
-0.24 (-2.99%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06
Earnings (Next)02-05 2026-02-05
Inst Owners5.44%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners39.08%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap103.47M
Revenue(TTM)114.43M
Net Income(TTM)9.42M
Analysts87.5
Price Target13.21 (69.79%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.44% |
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 | 10.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.66 | ||
| P/S | 0.9 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 1.52 | ||
| P/tB | 1.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7 |
EPS(TTM)0.72
EY9.25%
EPS(NY)0.9
Fwd EY11.55%
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 | 3.07 |
F-Score3
WACC7.05%
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 10.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.52.
How financially healthy is BASTEI LUBBE AG?
The financial health rating of BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE) is 6 / 10.