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B&M European Value Retail S.A.

BME.L
48
Discount Stores · Consumer Defensive
Exchange
London Stock Exchange
Winston Score
48
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Mixed quality — meaningful strengths and weaknesses.
Data as of Aug 23, 2026 · filings through Mar 31, 2026
How the score breaks down
Quality
Good
Growth
Weak
Cash Flow
Strong
Stability
Mixed
Valuation
Good

Winston Score History

The full picture

B&M European Value Retail is a discount retailer that sells everyday products at low prices. Its stores carry a wide range of goods including groceries, household items, toys, garden products, and seasonal merchandise. The company operates mainly under the B&M brand in the UK and the Babou brand in France, serving everyday shoppers looking to stretch their budgets.

The company makes money by selling physical goods through its store network, keeping costs low by buying large volumes directly from suppliers and offering a limited, often changing product range. B&M operates roughly 1,200 stores across the UK and France, making it one of the larger discount retailers in Britain. Its competitive edge comes from its low-cost buying model and lean store operations, which allow it to undercut traditional supermarkets on price. The main growth driver is continued store expansion, particularly in the UK, while the key risk is that rising supplier or logistics costs could squeeze its already thin operating margins.

Growth Profile

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Revenue Growth

+3.4% YoY

YoY Growth Rate

Slow revenue growth

EPS Growth

-45.0% YoY

YoY Growth Rate

Earnings declining

Insider Activity

0.1%ownership

Flat

Insider ownership roughly steady over the past year

Cash Position

Cash flow positive

£358M cash & investments

Quarterly Free Cash Flow

↑ Burn rate improving

Company generates more cash than it spends — no dilution risk from fundraising

Growth context

B&M European Value Retail S.A. is growing revenue at 3% year-over-year. The Winston Score measures business quality today — these growth metrics show what could matter tomorrow.

The Winston Score above measures business quality today. Growth stocks often score lower because they invest in the future rather than maximising current profits. These metrics show what matters most for evaluating that future.

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Quality

Profit per sale
Gross Margin
31.4%
Modest — 31.4% gross margin
Profit after running costs
Operating Margin
8.2%
Modest — 8.2% operating margin
Return on the money invested
ROCE
22.3%
Exceptional — 22.3% return on capital

ROIC between 15% and 25%. Every dollar invested in the business earns 15 to 25 cents back per year.

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Growth

Sales growth
Sales YoY
+3.7%
Slow sales growth (+3.7% YoY)
Profit growth
EPS YoY
-54.8%
Earnings shrinking (-54.8% YoY)

Earnings per share down more than 10%. Either a bad year, or a real decline.

How steady the profit is
EPS Consistency
2/8 quarters
Earnings rarely grow — volatile business

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Cash Flow

Profit that turns into cash
Cash Conversion
410%
Turns 410% of profit into real cash
Spare cash per sale
FCF Margin
9.2%
Modest free cash flow (9.2%)

FCF margin between 0% and 10%. Some cash from sales, but not a lot.

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Stability

What it owes vs what it owns
Debt / Equity
1.24
Elevated debt (1.24)
Covers its interest
Interest Cover
2.59x
Tight — interest eats into profit (2.6x)

Interest coverage between 1 and 3. Profits cover interest, but with little room to spare.

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Valuation

Price vs profit
P/E Ratio (TTM)
14.5x
no trend
Attractive valuation — P/E 14.5

P/E in the normal range. Price is roughly $15 for every $1 of yearly profit.

Cheaper or dearer next year
P/E vs Forward
N/A
not available
Data not available

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Dividends

Not applicable for this business.
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