BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:BST • DE000A1X3YY0
7.04 EUR
+0.24 (+3.53%)
Last: Feb 13, 2026, 01:18 PM
Overall BST gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated BST against 67 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 on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally BST also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, BST could be worth investigating further 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 Return On Assets of 7.78%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BST outperforms 92.42% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of BST (13.88%) is better than 77.27% of its industry peers.
- BST has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.80%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BST outperforms 86.36% 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 8.39%.
- 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 80.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BST has declined.
- BST's Operating Margin of 11.41% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BST outperforms 69.70% 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.
- 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BST is still 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.
- The debt/assets ratio for BST has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- BST has an Altman-Z score of 2.88. 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.
- The Altman-Z score of BST (2.88) is better than 90.91% 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 84.85% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.88 |
ROIC/WACC1.65
WACC7.15%
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.
- BST has a Current ratio of 1.46. This is amongst the best in the industry. BST outperforms 80.30% 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 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%.
- 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.
- BST shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.26%.
- 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 decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -0.39% yearly.
- 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
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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 9.78, which indicates a very decent valuation of BST.
- 69.70% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BST, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.67, BST is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.83, the valuation of BST can be described as very cheap.
- BST's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BST is cheaper than 80.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BST to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.69), we can say BST is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.83 |
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 | 5.96 |
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
- BST has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.65%, which is a nice return.
- The stock price of BST dropped by -24.61% 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.
- BST's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.16.
- BST's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.65% |
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
- 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 (2/13/2026, 1:18:15 PM)
7.04
+0.24 (+3.53%)
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 Owners5.44%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners39.08%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap93.63M
Revenue(TTM)114.43M
Net Income(TTM)9.42M
Analysts87.5
Price Target13.21 (87.64%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.65% |
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 | 9.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.83 | ||
| P/S | 0.82 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 1.38 | ||
| P/tB | 1.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.96 |
EPS(TTM)0.72
EY10.23%
EPS(NY)0.9
Fwd EY12.77%
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 | 2.88 |
F-Score3
WACC7.15%
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)-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 9.78 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.38.
How financially healthy is BASTEI LUBBE AG?
The financial health rating of BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE) is 5 / 10.