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Bastei Lubbe AGHAM:BST -0.60%68 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €0.47 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:BST with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 707 Media - Diversified companies, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks worse than 54.88% on this metric.
Bastei Lubbe AG's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.05.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.47.
During the past 12 months, Bastei Lubbe AG's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -36.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -0.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -0.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, Bastei Lubbe AG's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 163.80% per year. The lowest was -3.80% per year. And the median was 5.50% per year.
Bastei Lubbe AG (HAM:BST) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Bastei Lubbe AG Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Bastei Lubbe AG Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bastei Lubbe AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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.
Bastei Lubbe AG Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
HAM:BST vs NYT, WLY: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Bastei Lubbe AG's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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 PE Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Bastei Lubbe AG's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bastei Lubbe AG's PE Ratio falls into.
Bastei Lubbe AG Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Bastei Lubbe AG's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €0.47
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €0.47 mean?
Bastei Lubbe AG (HAM:BST) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €0.47 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Bastei Lubbe AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks #388 out of 707 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 54.9%.
Is Bastei Lubbe AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Bastei Lubbe AG's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €0.47. Based on the distribution chart, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks #388 out of 707 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bastei Lubbe AG has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bastei Lubbe AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks #388 out of 707 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Bastei Lubbe AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 4.00. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Media - Diversified companies is 4.00, based on 707 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Bastei Lubbe AG and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 4.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bastei Lubbe AG's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €0.47. 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 €8.31, compared to a current price of €6.62 — trading 20.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €0.47. Bastei Lubbe AG's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bastei Lubbe AG (HAM:BST), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €0.47 as of Jun. 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 €6.62 is trading 20.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.31.
GuruFocus considers Bastei Lubbe AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:BST:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): €0.47
GF Value™: €8.31 vs. price of €6.62 (20.3% below fair value)
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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