Bastei Lubbe AGCHIX:BSTD 69 Net Margin % is 7.90% as of Dec. 2025, which is 236% above its 10-year median of 2.35. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BSTD with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.21. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Media - Diversified companies, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks better than 72.66% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Bastei Lubbe AG's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €2.8 Mil. Bastei Lubbe AG's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €35.1 Mil. Therefore, Bastei Lubbe AG's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bastei Lubbe AG's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:BSTd'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.97 Med: 2.35 Max: 11.59
Current: 7
CHIX:BSTd's Net Margin % is ranked better than 72.66% of 1024
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.225
vs CHIX:BSTd: 7.00
Bastei Lubbe AG (CHIX:BSTd) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Bastei Lubbe AG Net Margin % Related Terms
Bastei Lubbe AG Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bastei Lubbe AG's Net 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Bastei Lubbe AG's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bastei Lubbe AG's Net 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.
Bastei Lubbe AG (CHIX:BSTD) has a Net Margin % of 7.90% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Bastei Lubbe AG and its competitors. This is 236% above median its historical median of 2.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks #280 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 27.3%.
Is Bastei Lubbe AG's Net Margin % too high?
Bastei Lubbe AG's current Net Margin % of 7.90% is 236% above median its 10-year median of 2.35. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. Bastei Lubbe AG's value of 7.90% is 544.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks #280 out of 1024 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 Net Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks #280 out of 1024 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Bastei Lubbe AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. Bastei Lubbe AG's value of 7.90% is 544.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.35 vs. the industry median of 1.23, 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 Net Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.23, based on 1,024 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bastei Lubbe AG's current Net Margin % of 7.90% is 544.9% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Bastei Lubbe AG and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bastei Lubbe AG's current Net Margin % is 7.90%, which is 236% above median its own 10-year median of 2.35. 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 (CHIX:BSTD) has a current Net Margin % of 7.90%. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.21, compared to a current price of €3.54 — trading 15.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 7.90%, which is 236% above median its 10-year median of 2.35 and 544.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.23. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bastei Lubbe AG (CHIX:BSTD), the current Net Margin % is 7.90% 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 (CHIX:BSTD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bastei Lubbe AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.54 is trading 15.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.21.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BSTD:
Net Margin %: 7.90% (236% above median its 10-year median of 2.35)
GF Value™: €4.21 vs. price of €3.54 (15.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 544.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#280 of 1024)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BSTD 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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