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Bastei Lubbe AGHAM:BST +3.74%68 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 7.20% as of Jun. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 6.90. GuruFocus rates HAM:BST with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 755 Media - Diversified companies, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks better than 57.35% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Bastei Lubbe AG's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -27.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 7.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 1.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 2.00% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Bastei Lubbe AG was 68.70% per year. The lowest was -36.30% per year. And the median was 6.90% per year.
Bastei Lubbe AG (HAM:BST) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Bastei Lubbe AG 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
HAM:BST vs NYT, WLY: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Bastei Lubbe AG's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Bastei Lubbe AG's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bastei Lubbe AG's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Bastei Lubbe AG 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 7.20% mean?
Bastei Lubbe AG (HAM:BST) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 7.20% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Bastei Lubbe AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks #322 out of 755 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 42.6%.
Is Bastei Lubbe AG's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Bastei Lubbe AG's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 7.20% is near median its 10-year median of 6.90. The Media - Diversified industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.60. Bastei Lubbe AG's value of 7.20% is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks #322 out of 755 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks #322 out of 755 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Bastei Lubbe AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.60. Bastei Lubbe AG's value of 7.20% is 100% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.90 vs. the industry median of 3.60, Bastei Lubbe AG has consistently been above 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Media - Diversified company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Media - Diversified companies is 3.60, based on 755 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bastei Lubbe AG's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 7.20% is 100% above 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Bastei Lubbe AG and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bastei Lubbe AG's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 7.20%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.90. 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 €8.44, compared to a current price of €6.66 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 7.20%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.90 and 100% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.60. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bastei Lubbe AG (HAM:BST), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 7.20% 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 €6.66 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.44.
GuruFocus considers Bastei Lubbe AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:BST:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 7.20% (near median its 10-year median of 6.90)
GF Value™: €8.44 vs. price of €6.66 (21.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 100% above the Media - Diversified median (#322 of 755)
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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