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B&M European Value Retail plc BME.L
B&M European Value Retail plc (BME.L) earns a Piotroski F-score of 6/9 (mixed financial health), with an Altman Z″ in the grey zone. It pays a dividend yielding 5.58% (safety: stretched). FY2026 revenue was £5.8B at a 2.8% net margin.
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Piotroski F breakdown · 6/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
Altman Z″ components · grey zone
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Working capital / assets | 0.096 |
| Retained earnings / assets | 0.046 |
| EBIT / assets | 0.094 |
| Equity / liabilities | 0.251 |
About B&M European Value Retail plc
B&M European Value Retail plc operates as a European variety discount retailer in the United Kingdom and France. The company operates through three segments: B&M UK, Heron Foods, and B&M France. It operates a chain of stores under the B&M in the United Kingdom and France, and Heron Foods brand names. The company also engages in general retail, property management, and convenience retail activities. In addition, it sells fast-moving consumer goods and general merchandise products, grocery, and frozen food products. B&M European Value Retail plc was founded in 1978 and is based in Saint Helier, Jersey.
FAQ
Is BME.L financially healthy?
B&M European Value Retail plc's Piotroski F-score is 6/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak), and its Altman Z″ distress score is in the grey zone.
Does BME.L pay a dividend, and is it safe?
Yes. B&M European Value Retail plc pays a dividend yielding about 5.58% with a 81.1% payout ratio, rated “stretched” for safety.
How profitable is BME.L?
In FY2026, B&M European Value Retail plc had a net margin of 2.8% and a return on equity of 20.6%.
What is BME.L's P/E ratio?
B&M European Value Retail plc's trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is about 14.5×, based on its latest annual earnings.
What is the analyst price target for BME.L?
The average Wall-Street price target for B&M European Value Retail plc is £217.63, about 8.2% below the recent price, from 19 analysts (consensus: buy).
Is BME.L a good stock to buy?
Stocktoria doesn't give buy or sell advice, but here is the data on B&M European Value Retail plc: a Piotroski F-score of 6/9, an Altman Z″ in the grey zone, a P/E of about 14.5×, a dividend yield of 5.58%. Weigh these quality and valuation signals against your own goals.
Computed from company filings · GB · as of 2026-03-31. Figures in GBP. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.