Bastei Lubbe AG (HAM:BST) 3-Year RORE % : -15.91% (As of Dec. 2025)


HAM:BST Bastei Lubbe AG HAM:BST
71 GF Score
Price €6.86
GF Value €8.36
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Bastei Lubbe AG 3-Year RORE %?

Bastei Lubbe AG HAM:BST -1.15% 71 3-Year RORE % is -15.91 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HAM:BST with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 963 Media - Diversified companies, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks worse than 60.85% on this metric.

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments. Bastei Lubbe AG's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -15.91%.

The industry rank for Bastei Lubbe AG's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

HAM:BST's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
60.85% of 963 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: -3.23 vs HAM:BST: -15.91

Bastei Lubbe AG  (HAM:BST) 3-Year RORE % Explanation

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.

There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.

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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.


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Bastei Lubbe AG 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bastei Lubbe AG's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % Chart

Bastei Lubbe AG Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
3-Year RORE %
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Bastei Lubbe AG Quarterly Data
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3-Year RORE % 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 17.61 40.35 24.12 10.00 -15.91

HAM:BST vs NYT, WLY: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Bastei Lubbe AG's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Bastei Lubbe AG's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bastei Lubbe AG's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Bastei Lubbe AG 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Bastei Lubbe AG's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

3-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 3-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 3-year )
=( 0.62-0.83 )/( 2.14-0.82 )
=-0.21/1.32
=-15.91 %

* 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.

In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Dec. 2025 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of -15.91 mean?
Bastei Lubbe AG (HAM:BST) has a 3-Year RORE % of -15.91 as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Bastei Lubbe AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks #586 out of 963 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 60.9%.
Is Bastei Lubbe AG's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Bastei Lubbe AG's current 3-Year RORE % is -15.91. Based on the distribution chart, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks #586 out of 963 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 3-Year RORE % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Bastei Lubbe AG ranks #586 out of 963 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Bastei Lubbe AG in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Media - Diversified company?
A good 3-Year RORE % depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Bastei Lubbe AG and its competitors. Bastei Lubbe AG's current 3-Year RORE % is -15.91. 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 €8.36, compared to a current price of €6.86 — trading 17.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -15.91. 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 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bastei Lubbe AG (HAM:BST), the current 3-Year RORE % is -15.91 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 €6.86 is trading 17.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.36. GuruFocus considers Bastei Lubbe AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:BST:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -15.91
  • GF Value™: €8.36 vs. price of €6.86 (17.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 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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