Bastei Lübbe Overview
- Year Founded
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1953
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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351
- Stock Symbol
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BST
- Investments
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16
- Share Price
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$6.17
- (As of Friday Closing)
Bastei Lübbe General Information
Description
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 majority of revenue earn from the Books segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Germany.
Contact Information
Website
www.bastei-luebbe.deCorporate Office
- Schanzenstraße 6 - 20
- 51063 Cologne
- Germany
Corporate Office
- Schanzenstraße 6 - 20
- 51063 Cologne
- Germany
Bastei Lübbe Stock Performance
As of 13-Nov-2026, Bastei Lübbe’s stock price is $6.17. Its current market cap is $80.8M with 13.1M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $6.17 | $6.08 | $5.91 - $10.78 | $80.8M | 13.1M | 2.47K | $0.42 |
Bastei Lübbe Financials Summary
As of 30-Sep-2026, Bastei Lübbe has a trailing 12-month revenue of $135M.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 30-Sep-2026 | FY 2026 31-Mar-2026 | FY 2025 31-Mar-2025 | FY 2024 31-Mar-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 91,400 | 96,911 | 145,488 | 81,749 |
| Revenue | 135,403 | 137,219 | 122,378 | 119,738 |
| EBITDA | 9,898 | 14,444 | 21,030 | 17,996 |
| Net Income | 5,599 | 7,366 | 12,167 | 9,468 |
| Total Assets | 128,237 | 124,901 | 123,750 | 112,246 |
| Total Debt | 11,082 | 5,663 | 6,926 | 8,906 |
Bastei Lübbe Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
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Bastei Lübbe Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES-186031-Y | Storage silo for bulk and fluidized solids. | Inactive | 26-Apr-1969 |
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Bastei Lübbe Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Bastei Lübbe Investments & Acquisitions (16)
Bastei Lübbe’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Papertoons for . The deal was made on 01-Jan-2026.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papertoons | 01-Jan-2026 | Merger/Acquisition | Publishing | ||
| Hörcompany | 01-Jul-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Publishing | ||
| Community Editions | 01-Aug-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | Publishing | ||
| Smarticular | 01-Jan-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | Publishing | ||
| Community Editions | 28-Jun-2016 | Joint Venture | Publishing |
Bastei Lübbe ESG
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Peer performance insights compare the company’s ESG performance to the performance of selected peers to help inform future ESG decisions and drive internal performance improvements.
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Bastei Lübbe Exits (5)
Bastei Lübbe’s most recent exit was on 08-Apr-2016 from Buchpartner. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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| Buchpartner | 08-Apr-2016 | Completed |
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| BookRix | 22-May-2014 | Completed |
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| Daedalic Entertainment | 16-May-2014 | Completed |
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| Präsenta Promotion International | 01-Oct-2012 | Completed |
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| Nicolaische Verlagsbuchhandlung | 05-Dec-2008 | Secondary Transaction - Private | Completed |
Bastei Lübbe Affiliates
Subsidiaries (6)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papertoons | Stuttgart, Germany | 2022 | |
| Community Editions | Cologne, Germany | 2016 | |
| Smarticular | Munich, Germany | 2014 | |
| B+M Entertainment | Erfurt, Germany | 2005 | |
| Baumhaus Verlag | Frankfurt, Germany | 1986 |
Bastei Lübbe FAQs
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When was Bastei Lübbe founded?
Bastei Lübbe was founded in 1953.
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Where is Bastei Lübbe headquartered?
Bastei Lübbe is headquartered in Cologne, Germany.
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What is the size of Bastei Lübbe?
Bastei Lübbe has 351 total employees.
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What industry is Bastei Lübbe in?
Bastei Lübbe’s primary industry is Publishing.
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Is Bastei Lübbe a private or public company?
Bastei Lübbe is a Public company.
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What is Bastei Lübbe’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Bastei Lübbe is BST.
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What is the current stock price of Bastei Lübbe?
As of 13-Nov-2026 the stock price of Bastei Lübbe is $6.17.
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What is the current market cap of Bastei Lübbe?
The current market capitalization of Bastei Lübbe is $80.8M.
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What is Bastei Lübbe’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Bastei Lübbe is $135M.
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What is Bastei Lübbe’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Bastei Lübbe’s EPS for 12 months was $0.42.
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