Bastei Lubbe AG (CHIX:BSTD) Beta: -0.0501 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


CHIX:BSTD Bastei Lubbe AG CHIX:BSTD
69 GF Score
Price €3.54
GF Value €4.21
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What is Bastei Lubbe AG Beta?

Bastei Lubbe AG CHIX:BSTD 69 Beta is -0.0501 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BSTD with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.21. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-26), Bastei Lubbe AG's Beta is -0.0501.


Bastei Lubbe AG  (CHIX:BSTd) Beta Explanation

Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. We usually compare beta to 1. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.

Beta is primarily used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the Cost of Equity, which can be used in the calculation of WACC %. The formula of Cost of Equity is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)


Bastei Lubbe AG Beta Related Terms


Bastei Lubbe AG Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bastei Lubbe AG's Beta can be seen below:

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Bastei Lubbe AG Beta Chart

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CHIX:BSTD vs NYT, WLY: Beta Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Bastei Lubbe AG's Beta, along with its competitors' market caps and Beta data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Bastei Lubbe AG Beta vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Bastei Lubbe AG's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bastei Lubbe AG's Beta falls into.


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Bastei Lubbe AG Beta Calculation

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. A stock's beta can be calculated by dividing the product of the covariance of the individual stock's returns and the market's returns by the variance of the market's returns over a specified period. Basically, GuruFocus uses the returns calculated over three-year period.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beta →
What does a Beta of -0.0501 mean?
Bastei Lubbe AG (CHIX:BSTD) has a Beta of -0.0501 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Bastei Lubbe AG and its competitors.
Is Bastei Lubbe AG's Beta too high?
Bastei Lubbe AG's current Beta is -0.0501. Overall, Bastei Lubbe AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bastei Lubbe AG's Beta compare to NYT and WLY?
Bastei Lubbe AG's Beta of -0.0501 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beta for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Beta depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Beta should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beta mean?
A high Beta can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Bastei Lubbe AG and its competitors. Bastei Lubbe AG's current Beta is -0.0501. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bastei Lubbe AG stock overvalued right now?
Bastei Lubbe AG (CHIX:BSTD) has a current Beta of -0.0501. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.21, compared to a current price of €3.54 — trading 15.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.0501. Bastei Lubbe AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beta calculated?
Beta is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bastei Lubbe AG (CHIX:BSTD), the current Beta is -0.0501 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Bastei Lubbe AG (CHIX:BSTD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bastei Lubbe AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.54 is trading 15.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.21.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:BSTD:

  • Beta: -0.0501
  • GF Value™: €4.21 vs. price of €3.54 (15.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BSTD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bastei Lubbe AG Business Description

Other Exchanges 0QHC:UKBST:Germany
Address Schanzenstrasse 6-20, Cologne, NW, DEU, 51063
Bastei Lubbe AG is a media company in the form of a publishing house. The company publishes books, audiobooks, eBooks, and other digital products in the genres of fiction and popular science, as well as periodicals including novel booklets and puzzle magazines. Its operating segment includes Books, and Novel booklets. The company generates maximum revenue from the Books segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Germany.
69GF Score

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