High Profitability And MarginsSustained high gross and solid net margins indicate durable pricing power and efficient cost structure in publishing. Those margins support reinvestment in content, marketing and digital formats, helping protect profitability through industry shifts and underpin long-term cash generation.

Low Financial LeverageVery low leverage and a strong ROE provide financial flexibility to invest in content acquisition and digital initiatives without heavy interest burdens. A solid equity ratio reduces solvency risk and supports resilience through cyclical revenue volatility.

Diversified Revenue Streams / Digital GrowthExpansion into audiobooks and digital distribution diversifies revenue beyond print retail channels. Growing digital formats and licensing partnerships improve scalability, recurring revenue potential and global reach, strengthening structural growth avenues over time.

Bears Say

Negative Revenue TrendA sustained revenue decline signals product lineup, distribution or demand challenges that can pressure margins and limit reinvestment. Without reversing top-line trends, margin strength and cash generation may erode, constraining long-term growth and strategic initiatives.

Cash Flow WeaknessesNegative free cash flow and weak operating cash conversion reduce internal funding for content development and digital expansion. Persistent cash conversion issues increase reliance on external financing or dividend cuts, limiting strategic flexibility over the medium term.

Growth Concerns Highlighted By AnalystsAnalyst commentary stressing declining revenues and cash issues highlights structural execution risk: management must convert digital initiatives into scale. If growth initiatives underperform, profitability and balance sheet strengths may not offset slower top-line momentum.

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What was Bastei Luebbe AG’s price range in the past 12 months?

Bastei Luebbe AG lowest share price was €6.82 and its highest was €11.45 in the past 12 months.

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Bastei Luebbe AG’s market cap is €91.61M.

When is Bastei Luebbe AG’s upcoming earnings report date?

Bastei Luebbe AG’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 14, 2026 which is in 137 days.

How were Bastei Luebbe AG’s earnings last quarter?

Bastei Luebbe AG released its earnings results on Feb 05, 2026. The company reported €0.21 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by €0.21.

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Bastei Luebbe AG has 13,300,000 shares outstanding.

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Bastei Luebbe AG reported an EPS of €0.21 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.772%.

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Bastei Luebbe Stock Smart Score

Neutral

Fundamentals

Return on Equity

14.37%

Trailing 12-Months

Asset Growth

14.54%

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Company Description

Bastei Luebbe AG

Bastei Lübbe AG, a media company, publishes books, audio books, e-books, and other digital products in the genres of fiction and popular science content in Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, and Switzerland. It operates through Books and Novel Booklets segments. The Books segment offers a range of printed products under the Lübbe, Lübbe Life, Quadriga, Eichborn, Baumhaus, Boje, ONE, LYX, LYX.audio, be-books, and Lübbe Audio labels. The Novel Booklets segment provides novel booklets under the Der Bergdoktor, Jerry Cotton, Geisterjäger John Sinclair, and the westerns names. The company is also involved in the licensing of its rights. Bastei Lübbe AG was founded in 1953 and is based in Cologne, Germany.