Bastei Luebbe AG (DE:BST)
XETRA:BST
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BST Stock Chart & Stats
€8.10
-€0.10(-1.04%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€8.10
-€0.10(-1.04%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€6.06 - €11.45
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.60K
Average Volume (3M)2.51K
Market Cap
€88.97M
Enterprise Value€91.40M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€12.83M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€9.59M
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.0
Beta0.03
Next Earnings
Jul 14, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.16%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.21
Shares Outstanding13,300,000
10 Day Avg. Volume2,104
30 Day Avg. Volume2,511
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.43
Price to Book (P/B)2.13
Price to Sales (P/S)1.29
P/FCF Ratio-46.16
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.77
Revenue Forecast (FY)€121.20M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Profitability & MarginsSustained gross margin above 50% and near-10% net margin indicate durable unit economics in publishing, supporting reinvestment and author advances. High margins provide a buffer versus sales volatility and allow the company to fund marketing, rights deals and dividend policy over time.
Strong Balance Sheet, Low LeverageVery low leverage reduces refinancing and solvency risk, giving management flexibility to invest in IP acquisition, rights exploitation and digital initiatives. A healthy equity position supports steady capital allocation even during cyclical revenue swings.
IP-led, Diversified Revenue ModelA business built on owned IP and backlist licensing creates recurring, scalable revenue streams with long tails. Multiple monetization channels (print, digital, audio, licensing) diversify income sources and improve margin sustainability versus single-product models.
Bears Say
Negative Revenue GrowthA sustained decline in top-line growth constrains operating leverage in a fixed-cost publishing model, reducing room to absorb author royalties and marketing spend. Continued contraction pressures margins, limits reinvestment in new titles and risks slower long-term catalog growth.
Cash Flow WeaknessNegative free cash flow and weak operating cash conversion reduce financial flexibility to buy rights, invest in audio/digital production or sustain dividends. If persistent, cash shortfalls could force higher borrowing or curtailed investment in growth-driving content.
Earnings Decline (EPS Growth)Declining EPS over recent periods signals earnings pressure that may stem from lower sales or rising costs. Persistent EPS contraction undermines the company’s ability to fund strategic initiatives, maintain ROE, and could limit appeal to income-focused stakeholders.
Bastei Luebbe News
BST FAQ
What was Bastei Luebbe AG’s price range in the past 12 months?
Bastei Luebbe AG lowest stock price was €6.06 and its highest was €11.45 in the past 12 months.
What is Bastei Luebbe AG’s market cap?
Bastei Luebbe AG’s market cap is €88.97M.
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 76 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.
Is Bastei Luebbe AG overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Bastei Luebbe AG’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Bastei Luebbe AG pay dividends?
Bastei Luebbe AG pays a Annually dividend of €0.36 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.16%. See more information on Bastei Luebbe AG dividends here
What is Bastei Luebbe AG’s EPS estimate?
Bastei Luebbe AG’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Bastei Luebbe AG have?
Bastei Luebbe AG has 13,300,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Bastei Luebbe AG’s price movement after its last earnings report?
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 up 2.381%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Bastei Luebbe AG?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:BST
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Bastei Luebbe Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-6.92%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.70%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.76%
Trailing 12-Months
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.
Technical Analysis
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