Basic-Fit Management
Management criteria checks 4/4
Basic-Fit's CEO is René Moos, appointed in Jan 2012, has a tenure of 14.5 years. total yearly compensation is €1.36M, comprised of 53.6% salary and 46.4% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 11.97% of the company’s shares, worth €253.40M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 5.7 years and 6.2 years respectively.
Key information
René Moos
Chief executive officer
€1.4m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 53.57% |
| CEO tenure | 14.5yrs |
| CEO ownership | 12.0% |
| Management average tenure | 5.7yrs |
| Board average tenure | 6.2yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 29
BFIT: Maturing Clubs And Moderated Openings Will Drive Future Upside Potential
The analyst price target for Basic-Fit has been raised from €37.25 to €40.35, as analysts point to an improved risk/reward profile driven by expectations for maturing clubs, moderated new openings, and continued exposure to the European value-for-money fitness market. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Basic-Fit highlights a mix of enthusiasm about the company’s position in the European value-for-money fitness market and some caution about execution and returns as the club base matures.
Narrative Update • Jun 15
BFIT: Slower Club Openings And Maturing Footprint Will Pressure Future Returns
The updated analyst price target for Basic-Fit has moved from €23.50 to €29.50. This change reflects analysts' view that a moderating pace of new club openings, a maturing gym footprint and exposure to the European value-for-money fitness market improve the risk and reward profile for the stock.
Narrative Update • Jun 01
BFIT: Value Fitness Exposure And 2026 Guidance Will Support Richer Future P/E
The analyst fair value estimate for Basic-Fit has moved from €46 to €49. This reflects updated assumptions on growth, margins and future P/E in line with recent Street research that highlights the stock's exposure to the European value-for-money fitness market and a series of higher price targets from major firms.Narrative Update • May 12
BFIT: Raised Fair Value And 2026 Outlook Will Support Bullish Stance
Analysts have lifted the Basic-Fit fair value estimate from €36.00 to €37.25, reflecting recent price target increases from Citi and Berenberg and updated assumptions on growth, margins and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights a mix of optimism and caution around Basic Fit, reflected in the updated fair value estimate and the range of external price targets.Narrative Update • Apr 26
BFIT: Future Expansion Plans Will Test Execution And Earnings Visibility
Basic-Fit's updated analyst price target of €23.50, up from €19.80, reflects analysts' revised assumptions for growth, profitability and valuation after recent Street research that lifted published targets to €29.50 and €46. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has shifted the debate around Basic-Fit toward how much of the long term growth story is already reflected in current valuations.Narrative Update • Apr 10
BFIT: Higher Margin Outlook And 2026 Guidance Will Support Richer Future P/E
Analysts have raised the Basic-Fit price target by €3 to €46, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more constructive stance on Basic-Fit, with higher price targets signaling increased confidence in the company’s valuation and execution outlook.Narrative Update • Mar 27
BFIT: Higher 2026 Revenue Guidance Will Support Upgraded Bullish Outlook
The analyst fair value estimate for Basic-Fit has moved from €26.50 to €36.00. This change reflects updated assumptions on margins and valuation multiples, as analysts lift their price targets into the €29.50 to €46 range.Narrative Update • Mar 13
BFIT: Higher Profitability Expectations Will Support A Richer Future P/E Multiple
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Basic-Fit from €32.00 to €43.00, citing updated assumptions around growth, profitability and a higher P/E multiple supported by recent research, such as Citi's €8 price target increase. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to the €8 price target increase as a sign of growing confidence in Basic-Fit's ability to support a higher valuation, consistent with the uplift in the fair value estimate to €43.00.
New Narrative • Mar 11
Basic-Fit: Why the Market Is Mispricing Europe’s Largest Low-Cost Gym Operator
Basic Fit Investment Thesis Investment Overview Basic Fit represents a compelling opportunity where current market pricing does not reflect the company’s medium term earnings potential. The stock currently trades at approximately 5.3 times forward EBITDA, which is close to trough valuation levels despite the fact that the business is likely to deliver a significant improvement in profitability over the next several years.Analysis Article • Jan 17
Why Basic-Fit N.V. (AMS:BFIT) Could Be Worth Watching
While Basic-Fit N.V. ( AMS:BFIT ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a significant share price rise...Analysis Article • Aug 21
Basic-Fit N.V. (AMS:BFIT) Doing What It Can To Lift Shares
It's not a stretch to say that Basic-Fit N.V.'s ( AMS:BFIT ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.3x seems quite...Analysis Article • Jul 08
The Return Trends At Basic-Fit (AMS:BFIT) Look Promising
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Typically, we'll want to notice a...Analysis Article • Apr 30
Shareholders Will Probably Hold Off On Increasing Basic-Fit N.V.'s (AMS:BFIT) CEO Compensation For The Time Being
Key Insights Basic-Fit's Annual General Meeting to take place on 6th of May CEO René Moos' total compensation includes...Analysis Article • Apr 11
Positive Sentiment Still Eludes Basic-Fit N.V. (AMS:BFIT) Following 26% Share Price Slump
Basic-Fit N.V. ( AMS:BFIT ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow with a 26...
New Narrative • Feb 23
Expanding Club Network Will Reach 1,575 Locations By Year-End
Rapid club network expansion and strong membership growth, particularly in Spain, drive revenue growth and strengthen Basic-Fit's top line.Analysis Article • Feb 03
Investors Will Want Basic-Fit's (AMS:BFIT) Growth In ROCE To Persist
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...Analysis Article • Dec 26
Basic-Fit N.V. (AMS:BFIT) Might Not Be As Mispriced As It Looks
It's not a stretch to say that Basic-Fit N.V.'s ( AMS:BFIT ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.3x right now seems...Analysis Article • Aug 04
We Think You Can Look Beyond Basic-Fit's (AMS:BFIT) Lackluster Earnings
The market was pleased with the recent earnings report from Basic-Fit N.V. ( AMS:BFIT ), despite the profit numbers...Analysis Article • Apr 16
We Think Basic-Fit (AMS:BFIT) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Mar 16
Here's What To Make Of Basic-Fit's (AMS:BFIT) Decelerating Rates Of Return
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term? One...Analysis Article • Dec 01
Basic-Fit (AMS:BFIT) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. In a perfect world, we'd like to see...Analysis Article • Sep 27
Does Basic-Fit (AMS:BFIT) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Aug 15
Basic-Fit (AMS:BFIT) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Analysis Article • Jun 11
We Think Basic-Fit (AMS:BFIT) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • May 14
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Basic-Fit N.V. (AMS:BFIT)?
Basic-Fit N.V. ( AMS:BFIT ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in...Analysis Article • Apr 29
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Basic-Fit N.V. (AMS:BFIT)
Key Insights The projected fair value for Basic-Fit is €37.40 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...Analysis Article • Apr 14
Basic-Fit (AMS:BFIT) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? One common approach is...Analysis Article • Sep 13
Is Basic-Fit (AMS:BFIT) Weighed On By Its Debt Load?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • May 13
Is Basic-Fit (AMS:BFIT) Using Debt In A Risky Way?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Dec 25
An Intrinsic Calculation For Basic-Fit N.V. (AMS:BFIT) Suggests It's 35% Undervalued
In this article we are going to estimate the intrinsic value of Basic-Fit N.V. ( AMS:BFIT ) by projecting its future...Analysis Article • Dec 06
Does Basic-Fit (AMS:BFIT) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Nov 01
Should You Investigate Basic-Fit N.V. (AMS:BFIT) At €42.84?
Basic-Fit N.V. ( AMS:BFIT ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over...Analysis Article • Sep 06
Here's Why Basic-Fit (AMS:BFIT) Can Afford Some Debt
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Aug 16
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Basic-Fit N.V. (AMS:BFIT)
Does the August share price for Basic-Fit N.V. ( AMS:BFIT ) reflect what it's really worth? Today, we will estimate the...Analysis Article • Jul 26
Basic-Fit N.V. (AMS:BFIT) Analysts Just Trimmed Their Revenue Forecasts By 11%
Market forces rained on the parade of Basic-Fit N.V. ( AMS:BFIT ) shareholders today, when the analysts downgraded...Analysis Article • Apr 25
Basic-Fit N.V. (AMS:BFIT) Analysts Are More Bearish Than They Used To Be
The latest analyst coverage could presage a bad day for Basic-Fit N.V. ( AMS:BFIT ), with the analysts making...Analysis Article • Apr 19
Basic-Fit (AMS:BFIT) Has Debt But No Earnings; Should You Worry?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Feb 26
Does Basic-Fit's (AMS:BFIT) Share Price Gain of 64% Match Its Business Performance?
By buying an index fund, investors can approximate the average market return. But if you buy good businesses at...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2025 | €1m | €729k | €15m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | €5m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -€4m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | €2m |
| Dec 31 2024 | €2m | €729k | €8m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | €8m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | €8m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | €2m |
| Dec 31 2023 | €2m | €729k | -€3m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | €8m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | €18m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | €7m |
| Dec 31 2022 | €1m | €729k | -€4m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -€28m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -€52m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -€101m |
| Dec 31 2021 | €936k | €729k | -€150m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -€174m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -€199m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -€162m |
| Dec 31 2020 | €837k | €638k | -€125m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -€83m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -€42m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | -€15m |
| Dec 31 2019 | €2m | €711k | €11m |
Compensation vs Market: René's total compensation ($USD1.56M) is about average for companies of similar size in the Dutch market ($USD2.19M).
Compensation vs Earnings: René's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
René Moos (63 yo)
14.5yrs
Tenure
€1,361,049
Compensation
Mr. René M. Moos has been the Chief Executive Officer at Basic-Fit N.V. and Basic Fit Nederland B.V., since 2013. He is Founder of Basic-Fit N.V. Mr. Moos serves as Chairman of the Management Board at Basi...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founder | 14.5yrs | €1.36m | 11.97% € 250.8m | |
| CFO & Member of Management Board | 1.5yrs | €1.19m | 0.00031% € 6.5k | |
| Chief Operating Officer | 6.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Director of Treasury | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Commercial Officer | 4.7yrs | no data | no data |
5.7yrs
Average Tenure
55yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: BFIT's management team is seasoned and experienced (5.7 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Vice-Chairman of the Supervisory Board | 10.1yrs | €75.00k | no data | |
| Member of the Supervisory Board | 10.5yrs | €69.50k | 0.062% € 1.3m | |
| Independent Member of Supervisory Board | 9.2yrs | €69.50k | no data | |
| Independent Member of the Supervisory Board | 3.3yrs | €61.53k | no data | |
| Independent Chairman of Supervisory Board | 3.3yrs | €80.00k | no data | |
| Member of Supervisory Board | 1.2yrs | €35.63k | no data |
6.2yrs
Average Tenure
59.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: BFIT's board of directors are considered experienced (6.2 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/07/09 21:40 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/09 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Basic-Fit N.V. is covered by 16 analysts. 10 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Anna Frontani | Berenberg |
| Jack Cummings | Berenberg |
| Flavien Baudemont | Bernstein |