Bastei Lubbe AG (CHIX:BSTD) ROCE %: 6.18% (As of Jun. 2026)

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CHIX:BSTD Bastei Lubbe AG CHIX:BSTD
69 GF Score
Price €3.54
GF Value €4.61
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What is Bastei Lubbe AG ROCE %?

Bastei Lubbe AG CHIX:BSTD 69 ROCE % is 6.18% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BSTD with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.61. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Bastei Lubbe AG's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.18%.

Bastei Lubbe AG  (CHIX:BSTd) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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Bastei Lubbe AG ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bastei Lubbe AG's ROCE % can be seen below:

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* 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 ROCE % Chart

Bastei Lubbe AG Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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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
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Bastei Lubbe AG ROCE % Calculation

Bastei Lubbe AG's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=9.402/( ( (114.336 - 38.066) + (109.022 - 38.229) )/ 2 )
=9.402/( (76.27+70.793)/ 2 )
=9.402/73.5315
=12.79 %

Bastei Lubbe AG's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2026 )  (Q: Mar. 2026 )(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2026 )  (Q: Mar. 2026 )(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=4.388/( ( (109.022 - 38.229) + (107.172 - 35.959) )/ 2 )
=4.388/( ( 70.793 + 71.213 )/ 2 )
=4.388/71.003
=6.18 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 6.18% mean?
Bastei Lubbe AG (CHIX:BSTD) has a ROCE % of 6.18% as of Jun. 2026.
Is Bastei Lubbe AG's ROCE % too high?
Bastei Lubbe AG's current ROCE % is 6.18%. The Media - Diversified industry median ROCE % is 3.21. Bastei Lubbe AG's value of 6.18% is 92.5% above this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to NYT and WLY?
Bastei Lubbe AG's ROCE % of 6.18% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.21. Bastei Lubbe AG's value of 6.18% is 92.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median ROCE % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.21, based on 977 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bastei Lubbe AG's current ROCE % of 6.18% is 92.5% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROCE % is 3.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bastei Lubbe AG's current ROCE % is 6.18%. 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 ROCE % of 6.18%. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.61, compared to a current price of €3.54 — trading 23.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 6.18% and 92.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.21. Bastei Lubbe AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bastei Lubbe AG (CHIX:BSTD), the current ROCE % is 6.18% 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 (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 23.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.61.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:BSTD:

  • ROCE %: 6.18%
  • GF Value™: €4.61 vs. price of €3.54 (23.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 92.5% above the Media - Diversified median

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges 0QHC:UKBST:Germany
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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