Bastei Lubbe AGWBO:BST1 +1.42%69 Gross Margin % is 45.22% as of Dec. 2025, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 76.63. GuruFocus rates WBO:BST1 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.39. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 953 Media - Diversified companies, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks better than 65.48% on this metric.
Bastei Lubbe AG gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -12.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bastei Lubbe AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:BST1'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 43.68 Med: 76.63 Max: 101.26
Current: 49.76
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Bastei Lubbe AG was 101.26%. The lowest was 43.68%. And the median was 76.63%.
WBO:BST1's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 65.48% of 953
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.9
vs WBO:BST1: 49.76
Bastei Lubbe AG had a gross margin of 45.22% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Bastei Lubbe AG was -12.90% per year.
Bastei Lubbe AG (WBO:BST1) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Bastei Lubbe AG had a gross margin of 45.22% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Bastei Lubbe AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bastei Lubbe AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bastei Lubbe AG's Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Bastei Lubbe AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bastei Lubbe AG's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Bastei Lubbe AG (WBO:BST1) has a Gross Margin % of 45.22% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bastei Lubbe AG and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 76.63. Over the past decade, Bastei Lubbe AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.68 to 101.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks #329 out of 953 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 34.5%.
Is Bastei Lubbe AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Bastei Lubbe AG's current Gross Margin % of 45.22% is 41% below median its 10-year median of 76.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.68 to a high of 101.26. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.90. Bastei Lubbe AG's value of 45.22% is 16.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks #329 out of 953 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Gross Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks #329 out of 953 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Bastei Lubbe AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.90. Bastei Lubbe AG's value of 45.22% is 16.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Bastei Lubbe AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.68 to 101.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 76.63 vs. the industry median of 38.90, 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 Gross Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 38.90, based on 953 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bastei Lubbe AG's current Gross Margin % of 45.22% is 16.2% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bastei Lubbe AG and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bastei Lubbe AG's current Gross Margin % is 45.22%, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 76.63. 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 (WBO:BST1) has a current Gross Margin % of 45.22%. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.39, compared to a current price of €7.14 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 45.22%, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 76.63 and 16.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.90. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bastei Lubbe AG (WBO:BST1), the current Gross Margin % is 45.22% as of Dec. 2025. 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 (WBO:BST1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bastei Lubbe AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €7.14 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.39.
Key valuation signals for WBO:BST1:
Gross Margin %: 45.22% (41% below median its 10-year median of 76.63)
GF Value™: €8.39 vs. price of €7.14 (14.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#329 of 953)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:BST1 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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