Bastei Lübbe AG
BST
Rank in Stocks
#20646
Bastei Lübbe AG operates as a media enterprise, engaging in the publication and... Bastei Lübbe AG operates as a media enterprise, engaging in the publication and distribution of various literary formats including physical books, audiobooks, e-books, and other digital products. Its portfolio encompasses both fiction and popular science content, primarily serving audiences in Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, and Switzerland. The company's activities are organized into two main divisions: its Books segment and its Novel Booklets segment. Within the Books division, a broad spectrum of printed titles is released under imprints such as Lübbe, Lübbe Life, Quadriga, Eichborn, Baumhaus, Boje, ONE, LYX, LYX.audio, be-books, and Lübbe Audio. The Novel Booklets segment specializes in producing short-form fictional works, exemplified by popular series like Der Bergdoktor, Jerry Cotton, Geisterjäger John Sinclair, and various Western themes. Furthermore, Bastei Lübbe AG is involved in the commercial licensing of its rights. Established in 1953, the company is headquartered in Cologne, Germany.
Share Price
$6.17
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$80.86M
Change (1 day)
1.78%
Change (1 year)
-41.45%
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Communication Services
Operating Margin for Bastei Lübbe AG (BST)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 11.69%
According to Bastei Lübbe AG's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 11.69%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 14.12%.
Operating Margin history for Bastei Lübbe AG from 2011 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 11.69% | -17.21% |
| 2025 | 14.12% | 22.36% |
| 2024 | 11.54% | 21.47% |
| 2023 | 9.50% | -19.01% |
| 2022 | 11.73% | 15.91% |
| 2021 | 10.12% | 98.43% |
| 2020 | 5.10% | 60.38% |
| 2019 | 3.18% | -127.63% |
| 2018 | -11.51% | 324.72% |
| 2017 | -2.71% | -123.18% |
| 2016 | 11.69% | -11.24% |
| 2015 | 13.17% | -5.05% |
| 2014 | 13.87% | 56.37% |
| 2013 | 8.87% | -5.34% |
| 2012 | 9.37% | -4.97% |
| 2011 | 9.86% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.40% | -99.02% |
US
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| 18.79% | -98.39% |
GB
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| 16.29% | -98.61% |
US
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| 14.53% | -98.76% |
GB
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| 11.91% | -98.98% |
NO
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Bastei Lübbe AG's operating margin
What is Bastei Lübbe AG's operating margin?
Bastei Lübbe AG's operating margin is 11.69%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Bastei Lübbe AG's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Bastei Lübbe AG's operating margin was 14.12%, compared with 11.54% in 2024.
How has Bastei Lübbe AG's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Bastei Lübbe AG's operating margin was highest in 2025 (14.12%) and lowest in 2020 (5.10%).
How does Bastei Lübbe AG's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Bastei Lübbe AG's operating margin (11.69%) is higher than that of 1 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Informa plc, with 18.79%.