BASTEI LUBBE AG (BST.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:BST - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000A1X3YY0 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
BST gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 66 industry peers in the Media industry. BST has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. BST has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BST was profitable.
BST had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
BST had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years BST always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BST has a better Return On Assets (10.12%) than 92.42% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 16.93%, BST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
BST has a better Return On Invested Capital (13.94%) than 95.45% 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 8.67%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.23%, BST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BST has grown nicely.
BST has a better Operating Margin (13.47%) than 86.36% of its industry peers.
BST's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BST has a Gross Margin (51.42%) 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 | 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.
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 4.07 indicates that BST is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BST has a better Altman-Z score (4.07) than 98.48% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BST is 1.43, which is an excellent value as it means it would take BST, only 1.43 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BST's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.43 is amongst the best of the industry. BST outperforms 89.39% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.08 indicates that BST is not too dependend on debt financing.
BST's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.08 is amongst the best of the industry. BST outperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.07 |
ROIC/WACC2.02
WACC6.9%
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 better Current ratio (1.58) than 81.82% 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.
The Quick ratio of BST (1.14) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.14 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BST have decreased strongly by -16.28% in the last year.
BST shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 70.55% yearly.
Looking at the last year, BST shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.75% in the last year.
BST shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.96% yearly.
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.
BST is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.30% yearly.
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 5Y2.3%
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.78 indicates a correct valuation of BST.
BST's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BST is cheaper than 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
BST is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.32, which indicates a correct valuation of BST.
BST's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BST is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
BST is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as BST.
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 | 31.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BST's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of BST may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)0.21
EPS Next 2Y10.63%
EPS Next 3Y8.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.88%, BST has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
BST's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.64.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, BST pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.88% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
BST pays out 37.02% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP37.02%
EPS Next 2Y10.63%
EPS Next 3Y8.04%
FRA:BST (5/30/2025, 2:44:23 PM)
10.2
-0.2 (-1.92%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners5.72%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners36.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap135.66M
Analysts85.71
Price Target12.65 (24.02%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.88% |
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%
PT rev (3m)0%
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 | 14.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.32 | ||
| P/S | 1.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 31.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.66 | ||
| P/B | 2.15 | ||
| P/tB | 2.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.58 |
EPS(TTM)0.69
EY6.76%
EPS(NY)0.83
Fwd EY8.12%
FCF(TTM)0.32
FCFY3.15%
OCF(TTM)0.47
OCFY4.62%
SpS8.71
BVpS4.75
TBVpS4.25
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)0.21
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 | 4.07 |
F-Score7
WACC6.9%
ROIC/WACC2.02
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 5Y2.3%
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%