BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:BST - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000A1X3YY0 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
BST gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 59 industry peers in the Media industry. BST has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. BST is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BST had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BST had a positive cash flow from operations.
BST had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years BST always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BST's Return On Assets of 10.12% is amongst the best of the industry. BST outperforms 89.83% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 16.93%, BST is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 13.94%, BST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BST is in line with the industry average of 8.79%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (13.94%) for BST is above the 3 year average (9.96%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.12% | ||
| ROE | 16.93% | ||
| ROIC | 13.94% |
ROA(3y)7.51%
ROA(5y)4.38%
ROE(3y)13.64%
ROE(5y)7.38%
ROIC(3y)9.96%
ROIC(5y)9.63%
1.3 Margins
BST has a better Profit Margin (9.23%) than 81.36% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BST has grown nicely.
BST has a better Operating Margin (13.47%) than 86.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BST has grown nicely.
BST has a Gross Margin of 51.42%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BST outperforms 47.46% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BST has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.47% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.23% | ||
| GM | 51.42% |
OM growth 3Y-3.07%
OM growth 5Y34.53%
PM growth 3Y-0.74%
PM growth 5Y61.94%
GM growth 3Y1.27%
GM growth 5Y2.49%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BST is creating 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 4.28. This indicates that BST is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
BST's Altman-Z score of 4.28 is amongst the best of the industry. BST outperforms 98.31% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BST is 1.43, which is an excellent value as it means it would take BST, only 1.43 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BST's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.43 is amongst the best of the industry. BST outperforms 89.83% of its industry peers.
BST has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.08. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
BST has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.08. This is amongst the best in the industry. BST outperforms 89.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.28 |
ROIC/WACC1.95
WACC7.15%
2.3 Liquidity
BST has a Current Ratio of 1.58. This is a normal value and indicates that BST is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 1.58, BST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.05% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.14 indicates that BST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BST has a Quick ratio of 1.14. This is in the better half of the industry: BST outperforms 66.10% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.14 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BST shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -16.28%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 70.55% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.75% in the past year.
BST shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.96% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.28%
EPS 3Y6.35%
EPS 5Y70.55%
EPS Q2Q%-27.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.75%
Revenue growth 3Y5.98%
Revenue growth 5Y4.96%
Sales Q2Q%1.71%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.04% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, BST will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.30% on average per year.
EPS Next Y28.36%
EPS Next 2Y10.63%
EPS Next 3Y8.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.76%
Revenue Next 2Y5.76%
Revenue Next 3Y4.74%
Revenue Next 5Y2.3%
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
BST is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.38.
BST's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
BST's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.87.
BST is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.64.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as BST.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.38, BST is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as BST.
BST's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. BST is more expensive than 62.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 35.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.35 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
BST has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)0.23
EPS Next 2Y10.63%
EPS Next 3Y8.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.63%, BST has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.66, BST pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.46, BST has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.63% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
37.02% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BST. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP37.02%
EPS Next 2Y10.63%
EPS Next 3Y8.04%
FRA:BST (4/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
11.3
+0.05 (+0.44%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners5.72%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners36.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap150.29M
Analysts85.71
Price Target12.65 (11.95%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.63% |
Yearly Dividend0.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP37.02%
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)10.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)30.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.64 | ||
| P/S | 1.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 24 | ||
| P/B | 2.38 | ||
| P/tB | 2.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.35 |
EPS(TTM)0.69
EY6.11%
EPS(NY)0.83
Fwd EY7.33%
FCF(TTM)0.32
FCFY2.84%
OCF(TTM)0.47
OCFY4.17%
SpS8.71
BVpS4.75
TBVpS4.25
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)0.23
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.12% | ||
| ROE | 16.93% | ||
| ROCE | 22.34% | ||
| ROIC | 13.94% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.1% | ||
| ROICexgc | 20.67% | ||
| OM | 13.47% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.23% | ||
| GM | 51.42% | ||
| FCFM | 3.68% |
ROA(3y)7.51%
ROA(5y)4.38%
ROE(3y)13.64%
ROE(5y)7.38%
ROIC(3y)9.96%
ROIC(5y)9.63%
ROICexc(3y)13.78%
ROICexc(5y)12.83%
ROICexgc(3y)16.78%
ROICexgc(5y)15.43%
ROCE(3y)15.96%
ROCE(5y)15.44%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-4.58%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.13%
ROICexc growth 5Y30.85%
OM growth 3Y-3.07%
OM growth 5Y34.53%
PM growth 3Y-0.74%
PM growth 5Y61.94%
GM growth 3Y1.27%
GM growth 5Y2.49%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.1
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.43 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.26 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 57.22% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.72% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 32.8% | ||
| Profit Quality | 39.9% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.14 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.28 |
F-Score7
WACC7.15%
ROIC/WACC1.95
Cap/Depr(3y)15.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)14.34%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.57%
Profit Quality(3y)129.59%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.28%
EPS 3Y6.35%
EPS 5Y70.55%
EPS Q2Q%-27.79%
EPS Next Y28.36%
EPS Next 2Y10.63%
EPS Next 3Y8.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.75%
Revenue growth 3Y5.98%
Revenue growth 5Y4.96%
Sales Q2Q%1.71%
Revenue Next Year6.76%
Revenue Next 2Y5.76%
Revenue Next 3Y4.74%
Revenue Next 5Y2.3%
EBIT growth 1Y20.71%
EBIT growth 3Y2.72%
EBIT growth 5Y41.2%
EBIT Next Year49.67%
EBIT Next 3Y15.04%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-63.94%
FCF growth 3Y-54.19%
FCF growth 5Y-35.88%
OCF growth 1Y-49.47%
OCF growth 3Y-46.62%
OCF growth 5Y-29.38%