Bastei Lubbe AG (HAM:BST) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 0.00% (As of Jun. 2026)

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HAM:BST Bastei Lubbe AG HAM:BST
70 GF Score
Price €6.72
GF Value €8.13
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Bastei Lubbe AG Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %?

Bastei Lubbe AG HAM:BST -0.88% 70 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:BST with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 636 Media - Diversified companies, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks better than 56.13% on this metric.

Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Bastei Lubbe AG's forward rate of return for was 0.00%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bastei Lubbe AG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % or its related term are showing as below:

HAM:BST' s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -33.38   Med: 6.23   Max: 18.91
Current: 9.29

During the past 13 years, Bastei Lubbe AG's highest Forward Rate of Return was 18.91. The lowest was -33.38. And the median was 6.23.

HAM:BST's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than
56.13% of 636 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 5.75 vs HAM:BST: 9.29

Unlike the Earnings Yield %, the Forward Rate of Return uses the normalized Free Cash Flow of the past five years, and considers growth. The forward rate of return can be thought of as the return that investors buying the stock today can expect from it in the future.


Bastei Lubbe AG  (HAM:BST) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Explanation

Unlike the Earnings Yield, the Forward Rate of Return uses the normalized Free Cash Flow of the past five years, and considers growth. The forward rate of return can be thought of as the return that investors buying the stock today can expect from it in the future.

For the growth part of the Forward Rate of Return calculation, GuruFocus uses the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share as the growth rate, and the growth rate is always capped at 20%. For the Free Cash Flow we use per share data averaged over five years. The reason we use five years is to make it comparable to the growth rate.


Be Aware

In the Forward Rate of Return calculation, the growth rate is added directly to today's free cash flow yield. Therefore the calculation is reliable only if the company can grow at the same rate in the future as it did in the past. Investors should pay close attention to this when researching growth stocks. A more accurate measurement for return is Return on Capital.


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Bastei Lubbe AG Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bastei Lubbe AG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % 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.

Bastei Lubbe AG Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart

Bastei Lubbe AG Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.51 -2.06 -1.14 -2.71 9.89

Bastei Lubbe AG Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 9.89 0.00

HAM:BST vs NYT, WLY: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Bastei Lubbe AG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % 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 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Bastei Lubbe AG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bastei Lubbe AG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.


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Bastei Lubbe AG Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Calculation

Forward Rate of Return is a concept that Don Yacktman uses in his investment approach. Yacktman explained the forward rate of return concept in detail in his interview with GuruFocus. Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. He said in the interview (March 2012, when the S&P 500 was at about 1400):

If the business is stable, this calculation is fairly straightforward. For instance, on the S&P 500 we would normalize earnings. We would then calculate what percentage of those earnings are not reinvested in the underlying businesses and are therefore free. Historically, for the S&P 500, this has been just under 50% of earnings. Currently, we expect the S&P to earn about 70 on a normalized basis, a number which is far below reported earnings due to our adjusting for record high profit margins. $70 X ½ / 1400 gives you a normalized free cash flow yield of approximately 2.5%.

The historical real growth rate of the S&P 500 (companies) is about 1.5%. Assuming an inflation rate of 2.5%, the forward rate of return on an investment in the S&P 500 is about 6.5% today (2.5% free cash flow yield plus 1.5% real growth plus 2.5% inflation).

Bastei Lubbe AG's Forward Rate of Return of Jun. 2026 is

Forward Rate of Return=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
=0.5735/6.22+0.0098
=10.20 %

* 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 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 0.00% mean?
Bastei Lubbe AG (HAM:BST) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. Yacktman's forward rate of return equals the sum of normalized free-cash-flow yield plus earnings growth. View historical data on Bastei Lubbe AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks #279 out of 636 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 43.9%.
Is Bastei Lubbe AG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Bastei Lubbe AG's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks #279 out of 636 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bastei Lubbe AG has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bastei Lubbe AG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks #279 out of 636 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This puts Bastei Lubbe AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 5.75. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Media - Diversified companies is 5.75, based on 636 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % 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 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % mean?
A high Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Yacktman's forward rate of return equals the sum of normalized free-cash-flow yield plus earnings growth. View historical data on Bastei Lubbe AG and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 5.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bastei Lubbe AG's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00%. 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 €8.13, compared to a current price of €6.72 — trading 17.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00%. Bastei Lubbe AG's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % calculated?
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bastei Lubbe AG (HAM:BST), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00% 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 €6.72 is trading 17.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.13. GuruFocus considers Bastei Lubbe AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:BST:

  • Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 0.00%
  • GF Value™: €8.13 vs. price of €6.72 (17.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges 0QHC:UK
Address Schanzenstrasse 6-20, Cologne, NW, DEU, 51063
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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