BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:BST - DE000A1X3YY0 - Common Stock
8.6 EUR
-0.12 (-1.38%)
Overall BST gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated BST against 70 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 would make BST suitable 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.
BST had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
BST had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BST has a better Return On Assets (7.78%) than 91.30% of its industry peers.
BST's Return On Equity of 13.88% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BST outperforms 75.36% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of BST (11.80%) is better than 86.96% 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 8.07%.
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
BST's Profit Margin of 8.23% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BST outperforms 76.81% 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 68.12% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BST has grown nicely.
BST's Gross Margin of 51.60% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BST outperforms 50.72% of 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
BST has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BST has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for BST remains at a similar level compared to 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 3.15. This indicates that BST is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.15, BST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
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 85.51% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.15 |
ROIC/WACC1.68
WACC7.02%
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 78.26% 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 65.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.46 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BST have decreased strongly by -11.71% 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.
Looking at the last year, BST shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.26% in the last 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
BST is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.35% 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 3Y3.35%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.46%
Revenue Next 2Y3.17%
Revenue Next 3Y2.92%
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 accelerating.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.94, which indicates a very decent valuation of BST.
BST's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BST is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BST to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.11), we can say BST is valued rather cheaply.
BST is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.57.
62.32% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BST, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
BST is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.57 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BST is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.49 |
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 3Y3.35%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BST has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.09%, which is a nice return.
BST's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.85.
BST's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.09% |
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 of BST is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP50.46%
EPS Next 2Y1.73%
EPS Next 3Y3.35%
FRA:BST (12/1/2025, 4:39:30 PM)
8.6
-0.12 (-1.38%)
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 Cap114.38M
Revenue(TTM)114.43M
Net Income(TTM)9.42M
Analysts87.5
Price Target13.21 (53.6%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.09% |
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)-0.38%
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)2.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.54%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.57 | ||
| P/S | 1 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 1.69 | ||
| P/tB | 1.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.49 |
EPS(TTM)0.72
EY8.37%
EPS(NY)0.9
Fwd EY10.45%
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 | 3.15 |
F-Score3
WACC7.02%
ROIC/WACC1.68
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 3Y3.35%
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 3Y2.92%
Revenue Next 5Y0.99%
EBIT growth 1Y-16.35%
EBIT growth 3Y11.89%
EBIT growth 5Y33.86%
EBIT Next Year5.91%
EBIT Next 3Y5.89%
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 6 / 10 to BST.DE.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 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 11.94 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.69.
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.