Bastei Lubbe AGHAM:BST -1.14%71 Net Current Asset Value is €1.53 as of Dec. 2025, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 8.42. GuruFocus rates HAM:BST with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 540 Media - Diversified companies, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks worse than 65.19% on this metric.
In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).
Bastei Lubbe AG's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.53.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bastei Lubbe AG's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:BST'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.57 Med: 8.42 Max: 48.4
Current: 4.57
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Bastei Lubbe AG was 48.40. The lowest was 4.57. And the median was 8.42.
HAM:BST's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked worse than 65.19% of 540
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.935
vs HAM:BST: 4.57
Bastei Lubbe AG (HAM:BST) Net Current Asset Value Explanation
Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."
The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]
Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Grahams strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Bastei Lubbe AG Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Bastei Lubbe AG Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bastei Lubbe AG's Net Current Asset Value 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.
HAM:BST vs NYT, WLY: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Bastei Lubbe AG's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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 Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Bastei Lubbe AG's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bastei Lubbe AG's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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.
What does a Net Current Asset Value of €1.53 mean?
Bastei Lubbe AG (HAM:BST) has a Net Current Asset Value of €1.53 as of Dec. 2025. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Bastei Lubbe AG and its competitors. This is 82% below median its historical median of 8.42. Over the past decade, Bastei Lubbe AG's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 4.57 to 48.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks #352 out of 540 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 65.2%.
Is Bastei Lubbe AG's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Bastei Lubbe AG's current Net Current Asset Value of €1.53 is 82% below median its 10-year median of 8.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.57 to a high of 48.40. Based on the distribution chart, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks #352 out of 540 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below 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 Net Current Asset Value compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks #352 out of 540 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Bastei Lubbe AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 2.94. Historically, Bastei Lubbe AG's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 4.57 to 48.40 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Current Asset Value for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Media - Diversified companies is 2.94, based on 540 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset Value 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 Net Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Bastei Lubbe AG and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 2.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bastei Lubbe AG's current Net Current Asset Value is €1.53, which is 82% below median its own 10-year median of 8.42. 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 €8.37, compared to a current price of €6.94 — trading 17.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is €1.53, which is 82% below median its 10-year median of 8.42. Bastei Lubbe AG's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bastei Lubbe AG (HAM:BST), the current Net Current Asset Value is €1.53 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 (HAM:BST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bastei Lubbe AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €6.94 is trading 17.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.37.
GuruFocus considers Bastei Lubbe AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:BST:
Net Current Asset Value: €1.53 (82% below median its 10-year median of 8.42)
GF Value™: €8.37 vs. price of €6.94 (17.1% 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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