BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:BST - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000A1X3YY0 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
BST gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 65 industry peers in the Media industry. BST scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. BST has a correct valuation and a medium 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.
Of the past 5 years BST 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BST had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 10.12%, BST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.77% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 16.93%, BST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.54% of the companies in the same industry.
BST's Return On Invested Capital of 13.94% is amongst the best of the industry. BST outperforms 95.38% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BST is in line with the industry average of 8.08%.
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
The Profit Margin of BST (9.23%) is better than 83.08% of its industry peers.
BST's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 13.47%, BST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.15% 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 51.42%, BST is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.08% of the companies in the same industry.
BST's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BST is creating 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
An Altman-Z score of 4.10 indicates that BST is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.10, BST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.46% of the companies in the same industry.
BST has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.43. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.43 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BST has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.43. This is amongst the best in the industry. BST outperforms 89.23% 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 better Debt to Equity ratio (0.08) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.1 |
ROIC/WACC2.01
WACC6.92%
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.
BST has a Current ratio of 1.58. This is in the better half of the industry: BST outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
BST has a Quick Ratio of 1.14. 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 1.14, BST is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.69% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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%.
Measured over the past years, BST shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 70.55% on average per year.
BST shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.75%.
Measured over the past years, BST shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.96% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, BST will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.04% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.71% on average over the next years.
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 5Y1.71%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.22, the valuation of BST can be described as correct.
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 27.53.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.68, which indicates a correct valuation of BST.
BST's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
BST is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.71, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.68 |
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.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BST is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 32.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.69 |
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)0.54
PEG (5Y)0.22
EPS Next 2Y10.63%
EPS Next 3Y8.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BST has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.56%.
BST's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.55.
BST's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.56% |
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 (7/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
10.5
+0.15 (+1.45%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners5.73%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners39.08%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap139.65M
Analysts85.71
Price Target12.58 (19.81%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.56% |
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)-0.54%
PT rev (3m)-0.54%
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 | 15.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.68 | ||
| P/S | 1.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 32.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.3 | ||
| P/B | 2.21 | ||
| P/tB | 2.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.69 |
EPS(TTM)0.69
EY6.57%
EPS(NY)0.83
Fwd EY7.89%
FCF(TTM)0.32
FCFY3.06%
OCF(TTM)0.47
OCFY4.48%
SpS8.71
BVpS4.75
TBVpS4.25
PEG (NY)0.54
PEG (5Y)0.22
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 | 4.1 |
F-Score7
WACC6.92%
ROIC/WACC2.01
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 5Y1.71%
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%