BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:BST • DE000A1X3YY0
Current stock price
6.44 EUR
-0.1 (-1.53%)
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This BST.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. BST.DE Profitability Analysis
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.
- BST had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.78%, BST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- BST has a Return On Equity of 13.88%. This is in the better half of the industry: BST outperforms 78.46% of its industry peers.
- BST's Return On Invested Capital of 11.80% is amongst the best of the industry. BST outperforms 87.69% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BST is above the industry average of 7.84%.
- 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 amongst the best of the industry. BST outperforms 81.54% of its industry peers.
- BST's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- BST's Operating Margin of 11.41% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BST outperforms 70.77% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BST has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 51.60%, BST is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same 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. BST.DE Health Analysis
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.
- 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.
- BST has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- BST has an Altman-Z score of 2.84. 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.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 2.84, BST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.05 indicates that BST is not too dependend on debt financing.
- BST has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.05. This is amongst the best in the industry. BST outperforms 83.08% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.84 |
ROIC/WACC1.65
WACC7.13%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.46 indicates that BST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- BST has a Current ratio of 1.46. This is in the better half of the industry: BST outperforms 75.38% 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's Quick ratio of 1.07 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BST outperforms 67.69% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.46 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 |
3. BST.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for BST have decreased strongly by -10.98% 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.
- BST shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.79%.
- BST shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.95% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.98%
EPS 3Y1.14%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-32.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.79%
Revenue growth 3Y6.45%
Revenue growth 5Y6.95%
Sales Q2Q%3.3%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, BST will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -1.18% on average per year.
- 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-9.69%
EPS Next 2Y0.19%
EPS Next 3Y-1.18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.05%
Revenue Next 2Y2.22%
Revenue Next 3Y2.2%
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. BST.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.39, 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 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.79, BST is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.39, the valuation of BST can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BST is valued cheaper than 83.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.80, BST is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BST is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.54% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.74 |
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 2Y0.19%
EPS Next 3Y-1.18%
5. BST.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- BST has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.50%, which is a nice return.
- The stock price of BST dropped by -23.95% 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.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.37, BST pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- BST's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.5% |
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.
- BST's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP50.46%
EPS Next 2Y0.19%
EPS Next 3Y-1.18%
BST.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:BST (3/19/2026, 1:29:40 PM)
6.44
-0.1 (-1.53%)
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 Owners5.35%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners39.08%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap85.65M
Revenue(TTM)115.55M
Net Income(TTM)9.42M
Analysts87.5
Price Target12.39 (92.39%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.5% |
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)-6.18%
PT rev (3m)-6.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.36%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.39 | ||
| P/S | 0.75 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 1.26 | ||
| P/tB | 1.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.74 |
EPS(TTM)0.62
EY9.63%
EPS(NY)0.87
Fwd EY13.54%
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 Number8.44
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 | 0.24 | ||
| 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 | 2.84 |
F-Score3
WACC7.13%
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)-10.98%
EPS 3Y1.14%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-32.37%
EPS Next Y-9.69%
EPS Next 2Y0.19%
EPS Next 3Y-1.18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.79%
Revenue growth 3Y6.45%
Revenue growth 5Y6.95%
Sales Q2Q%3.3%
Revenue Next Year2.05%
Revenue Next 2Y2.22%
Revenue Next 3Y2.2%
Revenue Next 5Y0.99%
EBIT growth 1Y-16.35%
EBIT growth 3Y11.89%
EBIT growth 5Y33.86%
EBIT Next Year-3.75%
EBIT Next 3Y4.01%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 10.39 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.26.
How financially healthy is BASTEI LUBBE AG?
The financial health rating of BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE) is 5 / 10.