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Bastei Luebbe AG (DE:BST)
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Bastei Luebbe (BST) Price & Analysis

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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%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
High Profit MarginsSustained high gross and healthy net margins indicate structural profitability from content economics and favorable cost control. Durable margins provide capacity to fund marketing, author advances and catalog upkeep, supporting long-term cash generation even if top-line growth slows.
Very Low Financial LeverageExtremely low leverage reduces refinancing and solvency risk and preserves financial flexibility. This balance sheet strength allows the firm to invest in rights/licensing, pursue selective acquisitions or sustain dividends without pressuring liquidity during industry cyclicality.
IP-based, Diversified Revenue ModelA business built on backlist/frontlist IP, audio formats and rights licensing yields recurring, scalable revenue streams with low incremental production cost. Diversified channels and rights exploitation support durable cash flows and protect revenues from single-channel disruptions.
Bears Say
Negative Revenue TrendA sustained decline in revenue constrains operating leverage and limits ability to convert high margins into rising profits. For a publishing firm, falling sales reduce bargaining power with distributors and authors, and may necessitate higher marketing spend or catalogue refreshes to restore growth.
Weak Cash Flow ConversionNegative free cash flow and a negative operating cash flow-to-net-income ratio signal that reported profits are not reliably translating into cash. Over months this limits reinvestment in titles, rights exploitation or dividends, and raises funding needs despite low debt levels.
Declining EPSMaterial EPS contraction points to pressure on underlying earnings, potentially from weaker sales or cost pressures. Persistent EPS declines can undermine shareholder returns, constrain management’s ability to fund growth programs, and signal structural challenges in monetizing new content.

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 €10.70 in the past 12 months.
    What is Bastei Luebbe AG’s market cap?
    Bastei Luebbe AG’s market cap is €92.93M.
      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 54 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. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            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?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Bastei Luebbe Stock Smart Score

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                    Underperform
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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.

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