BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:BST - DE000A1X3YY0 - Common Stock
9.82 EUR
+0.08 (+0.82%)
Overall BST gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated BST against 62 industry peers in the Media industry. While BST has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BST has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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.
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 better Return On Assets (9.91%) than 95.16% of its industry peers.
BST has a better Return On Equity (16.51%) than 83.87% of its industry peers.
BST has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.29%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BST outperforms 95.16% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BST is above the industry average of 7.82%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (14.29%) for BST is above the 3 year average (11.74%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
BST's Profit Margin of 9.94% is amongst the best of the industry. BST outperforms 83.87% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BST has declined.
BST has a better Operating Margin (14.12%) than 87.10% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BST has grown nicely.
BST has a Gross Margin (53.74%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BST has grown nicely.
| 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.
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.
The debt/assets ratio for BST has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.77 indicates that BST is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of BST (3.77) is better than 98.39% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06 indicates that BST is not too dependend on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.06, BST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.10% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.77 |
ROIC/WACC2.02
WACC7.06%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.52 indicates that BST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.52, BST is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.03% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
BST has a better Quick ratio (1.08) than 62.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.08 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BST shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 29.37%, which is quite impressive.
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.
Looking at the last year, BST shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.34% in the last year.
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)29.37%
EPS 3Y1.14%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%289.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.34%
Revenue growth 3Y6.45%
Revenue growth 5Y6.95%
Sales Q2Q%-9.47%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.10% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.99% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-9.3%
EPS Next 2Y0.77%
EPS Next 3Y3.1%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.02%
Revenue Next 2Y3.46%
Revenue Next 3Y2.68%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.42, the valuation of BST can be described as very reasonable.
BST's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BST is cheaper than 66.13% of the companies in the same industry.
BST is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.06, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.47, the valuation of BST can be described as correct.
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 22.69, BST is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.47 |
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.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.84 |
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 2Y0.77%
EPS Next 3Y3.1%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BST has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.70%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.92, 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 | 3.7% |
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.
The dividend of BST is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP34.94%
EPS Next 2Y0.77%
EPS Next 3Y3.1%
FRA:BST (9/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
9.82
+0.08 (+0.82%)
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 Cap130.61M
Analysts87.5
Price Target13.26 (35.03%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.7% |
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)5.41%
PT rev (3m)4.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.88%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.71%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.47 | ||
| P/S | 1.15 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 1.9 | ||
| P/tB | 2.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.84 |
EPS(TTM)0.86
EY8.76%
EPS(NY)0.79
Fwd EY8.02%
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
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-3.07%
ROICexcg 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 | 3.77 |
F-Score4
WACC7.06%
ROIC/WACC2.02
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)29.37%
EPS 3Y1.14%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%289.26%
EPS Next Y-9.3%
EPS Next 2Y0.77%
EPS Next 3Y3.1%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.34%
Revenue growth 3Y6.45%
Revenue growth 5Y6.95%
Sales Q2Q%-9.47%
Revenue Next Year4.02%
Revenue Next 2Y3.46%
Revenue Next 3Y2.68%
Revenue Next 5Y0.99%
EBIT growth 1Y26.48%
EBIT growth 3Y11.89%
EBIT growth 5Y33.86%
EBIT Next Year13.88%
EBIT Next 3Y5.65%
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