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Bastei Lubbe AGHAM:BST -0.31%71 EV-to-EBIT is 7.86 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 5.17. 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 641 Media - Diversified companies, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks better than 62.4% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Bastei Lubbe AG's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €71.3 Mil.
Bastei Lubbe AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €9.4 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Bastei Lubbe AG EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bastei Lubbe AG's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Bastei Lubbe AG's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bastei Lubbe AG's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Bastei Lubbe AG's current Enterprise Value is €73.9 Mil.
Bastei Lubbe AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €9.4 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 7.86 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Bastei Lubbe AG and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 5.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks #241 out of 641 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 37.6%.
Is Bastei Lubbe AG's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Bastei Lubbe AG's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.86 is 52% above median its 10-year median of 5.17. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.59. Bastei Lubbe AG's value of 7.86 is 25.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks #241 out of 641 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks #241 out of 641 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Bastei Lubbe AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.59. Bastei Lubbe AG's value of 7.86 is 25.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.17 vs. the industry median of 10.59, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Media - Diversified companies is 10.59, based on 641 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bastei Lubbe AG's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.86 is 25.8% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Bastei Lubbe AG and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bastei Lubbe AG's current EV-to-EBIT is 7.86, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 5.17. 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 €6.40 — trading 22.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 7.86, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 5.17 and 25.8% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 10.59. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bastei Lubbe AG (HAM:BST), the current EV-to-EBIT is 7.86 as of Jul. 29, 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 €6.40 is trading 22.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.28.
GuruFocus considers Bastei Lubbe AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:BST:
EV-to-EBIT: 7.86 (52% above median its 10-year median of 5.17)
GF Value™: €8.28 vs. price of €6.40 (22.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.8% below the Media - Diversified median (#241 of 641)
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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