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Bastei Lubbe AGHAM:BST +0.94%71 Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates HAM:BST with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.28 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 832 Media - Diversified companies, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks better than 74.04% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bastei Lubbe AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:BST'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.26 Max: 1
Current: 0.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Bastei Lubbe AG was 1.00. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.26.
HAM:BST's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 74.04% of 832
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.26
vs HAM:BST: 0.08
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Bastei Lubbe AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Bastei Lubbe AG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bastei Lubbe AG's Debt-to-Equity can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Publishing subindustry, Bastei Lubbe AG's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Bastei Lubbe AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bastei Lubbe AG's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Bastei Lubbe AG (HAM:BST) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Bastei Lubbe AG and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 0.26. Over the past decade, Bastei Lubbe AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.08 to 1.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks #216 out of 832 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is Bastei Lubbe AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Bastei Lubbe AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 69% below median its 10-year median of 0.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 1.00. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Bastei Lubbe AG's value of 0.08 is 69.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks #216 out of 832 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bastei Lubbe AG has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bastei Lubbe AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks #216 out of 832 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Bastei Lubbe AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Bastei Lubbe AG's value of 0.08 is 69.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Bastei Lubbe AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.08 to 1.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.26 vs. the industry median of 0.26, Bastei Lubbe AG has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Media - Diversified companies is 0.26, based on 832 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bastei Lubbe AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 69.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Bastei Lubbe AG and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bastei Lubbe AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 0.26. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bastei Lubbe AG (HAM:BST) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.28, compared to a current price of €6.46 — trading 22% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 69.2% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.26. Bastei Lubbe AG's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bastei Lubbe AG (HAM:BST), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 as of Mar. 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 (HAM:BST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bastei Lubbe AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €6.46 is trading 22% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.28.
GuruFocus considers Bastei Lubbe AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:BST:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.08 (69% below median its 10-year median of 0.26)
GF Value™: €8.28 vs. price of €6.46 (22% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.2% below the Media - Diversified median (#216 of 832)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:BST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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.
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