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 - €10.70
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.60K
Average Volume (3M)2.51K
Market Cap
€93.19M
Enterprise Value€91.93M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€12.83M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€9.59M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.5
Beta<0.01
Next Earnings
Jul 14, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.16%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.74
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 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.
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 €10.70 in the past 12 months.
What is Bastei Luebbe AG’s market cap?
Bastei Luebbe AG’s market cap is €93.19M.
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 33 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 operates as a media enterprise, engaging in the publication and distribution of various literary formats including physical books, audiobooks, e-books, and other digital products. Its portfolio encompasses both fiction and popular science content, primarily serving audiences in Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, and Switzerland. The company's activities are organized into two main divisions: its Books segment and its Novel Booklets segment. Within the Books division, a broad spectrum of printed titles is released under imprints such as Lübbe, Lübbe Life, Quadriga, Eichborn, Baumhaus, Boje, ONE, LYX, LYX.audio, be-books, and Lübbe Audio. The Novel Booklets segment specializes in producing short-form fictional works, exemplified by popular series like Der Bergdoktor, Jerry Cotton, Geisterjäger John Sinclair, and various Western themes. Furthermore, Bastei Lübbe AG is involved in the commercial licensing of its rights. Established in 1953, the company is headquartered in Cologne, Germany.
Technical Analysis
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