BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:BST - DE000A1X3YY0 - Common Stock
9.5 EUR
+0.12 (+1.28%)
Taking everything into account, BST scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BST was compared to 64 industry peers in the Media industry. BST scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BST is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BST had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BST has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
BST had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
BST had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 9.91%, BST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.31% of the companies in the same industry.
BST has a Return On Equity of 16.51%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BST outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
BST has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.29%) than 95.31% of its industry peers.
BST had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.74%. This is above the industry average of 8.10%.
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 has a better Profit Margin (9.94%) than 84.38% of its industry peers.
BST's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of BST (14.12%) is better than 82.81% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BST has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of BST (53.74%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
BST has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 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
BST has an Altman-Z score of 3.71. This indicates that BST is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.71, BST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.31% of the companies in the same industry.
BST has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.06, BST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.71 |
ROIC/WACC2.01
WACC7.1%
2.3 Liquidity
BST has a Current Ratio of 1.52. 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 1.52. This is in the better half of the industry: BST outperforms 79.69% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.08 indicates that BST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BST has a better Quick ratio (1.08) than 64.06% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.08 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BST shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.70%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.14% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.94% in the past year.
BST shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.95% yearly.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, BST will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -0.39% 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-6.59%
EPS Next 2Y1.73%
EPS Next 3Y-0.39%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.46%
Revenue Next 2Y3.17%
Revenue Next 3Y3.26%
Revenue Next 5Y0.99%
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 12.84, the valuation of BST can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BST indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BST is cheaper than 67.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BST to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.32), we can say BST is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.57 indicates a reasonable valuation of BST.
BST's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.89, BST is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.57 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BST's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.61 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of BST may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y1.73%
EPS Next 3Y-0.39%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BST has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.82%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.21, 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 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.82% |
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
BST pays out 34.94% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP34.94%
EPS Next 2Y1.73%
EPS Next 3Y-0.39%
FRA:BST (9/26/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
9.5
+0.12 (+1.28%)
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 Cap126.35M
Analysts87.5
Price Target13.26 (39.58%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.82% |
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%
PT rev (3m)4.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)2.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.54%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.57 | ||
| P/S | 1.11 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 1.84 | ||
| P/tB | 2.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.61 |
EPS(TTM)0.74
EY7.79%
EPS(NY)0.9
Fwd EY9.46%
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 | 3.71 |
F-Score4
WACC7.1%
ROIC/WACC2.01
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 3Y-0.39%
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 3Y3.26%
Revenue Next 5Y0.99%
EBIT growth 1Y26.48%
EBIT growth 3Y11.89%
EBIT growth 5Y33.86%
EBIT Next Year5.91%
EBIT Next 3Y4.88%
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