BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:BST - DE000A1X3YY0 - Common Stock
8.8 EUR
+0.14 (+1.62%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to BST. BST was compared to 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. 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.
In the past year BST has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years BST has been profitable.
Of the past 5 years BST 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 9.91%, BST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.10% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 16.51%, BST is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.71% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 14.29%, BST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.20% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BST is above the industry average of 7.99%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.74%) for BST is below the current ROIC(14.29%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.91% | ||
| ROE | 16.51% | ||
| ROIC | 14.29% |
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 9.94%, BST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BST has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.12%, BST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BST has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 53.74%, BST is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.17% of the companies in the same industry.
BST's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.94% | ||
| GM | 53.74% |
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) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BST is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for BST remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
BST has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
BST has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.59 indicates that BST is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of BST (3.59) is better than 92.75% of its industry peers.
BST has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.06, BST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.51% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.59 |
ROIC/WACC2.03
WACC7.03%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.52 indicates that BST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BST has a better Current ratio (1.52) than 82.61% of its industry peers.
BST has a Quick Ratio of 1.08. This is a normal value and indicates that BST is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.08, BST is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.12% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.08 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BST have decreased by -0.70% in the last year.
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 -2.94%.
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)-0.7%
EPS 3Y1.14%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-66.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.94%
Revenue growth 3Y6.45%
Revenue growth 5Y6.95%
Sales Q2Q%-13.04%
3.2 Future
BST is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.79% 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 3Y3.79%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.46%
Revenue Next 2Y3.17%
Revenue Next 3Y3.36%
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.
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 11.89, which indicates a very decent valuation of BST.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BST is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
BST's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.15.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.79, 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 63.77% of the companies in the same industry.
BST's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.12.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BST's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.11 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BST has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y1.73%
EPS Next 3Y3.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BST has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.16%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.90, 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 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.16% |
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
34.94% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BST. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
BST's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP34.94%
EPS Next 2Y1.73%
EPS Next 3Y3.79%
FRA:BST (11/27/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
8.8
+0.14 (+1.62%)
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 Cap117.04M
Revenue(TTM)110.56M
Net Income(TTM)11.34M
Analysts87.5
Price Target13.21 (50.11%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.16% |
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)156.54%
DP34.94%
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 | 11.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.79 | ||
| P/S | 1.03 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 1.7 | ||
| P/tB | 1.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.11 |
EPS(TTM)0.74
EY8.41%
EPS(NY)0.9
Fwd EY10.21%
FCF(TTM)-0.24
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.05
OCFYN/A
SpS8.57
BVpS5.16
TBVpS4.65
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number9.27
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.91% | ||
| ROE | 16.51% | ||
| ROCE | 21.11% | ||
| ROIC | 14.29% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.35% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.21% | ||
| OM | 14.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.94% | ||
| GM | 53.74% | ||
| 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-Score4
Asset Turnover1
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.23 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 102.35% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.22% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.59 |
F-Score4
WACC7.03%
ROIC/WACC2.03
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)-0.7%
EPS 3Y1.14%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-66.67%
EPS Next Y-6.59%
EPS Next 2Y1.73%
EPS Next 3Y3.79%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.94%
Revenue growth 3Y6.45%
Revenue growth 5Y6.95%
Sales Q2Q%-13.04%
Revenue Next Year3.46%
Revenue Next 2Y3.17%
Revenue Next 3Y3.36%
Revenue Next 5Y0.99%
EBIT growth 1Y26.48%
EBIT growth 3Y11.89%
EBIT growth 5Y33.86%
EBIT Next Year5.91%
EBIT Next 3Y6.35%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-295.2%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-124.38%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for BASTEI LUBBE AG?
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 8 / 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 11.89 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.7.
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.