B&M European Value Retail plc Share Price and Company Fundamentals
Last traded: Last Friday at 3:47 PM
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.
Key Metrics
PE ratio
14.05
PB ratio
283.12
Dividend yield
4.27%
Beta
1.11
Market cap
£2.26B
Enterprise value
£4.36B
Company profile
| Industry / Sector | Discount Stores / Consumer Defensive |
|---|---|
| Full time employees | 39054 |
| Website | https://www.bandmretail.com |
| Mailing address | 26 New Street Saint Helier JE2 3RA Jersey |
| Phone / Fax | 44 1534 507000 / |
Dividends
Dividend yield
4.27%
Dividend amount
£0.10
Payout ratio
80.98%
5Y Avg. yield
-%
B&M European Value Retail plc paid £0.10 dividend and the ex-dividend date was 11 Jun 2026.The dividend payout ratio is 80.98%. The dividend payout ratio is defined as the amout of dividend paid divided by the earnings of the company.BME dividend payout ratio is between 70-90%. The lower dividend payout ratio is preferrable since it provides company margin to grow the dividends in future.
Company Executives
As of Sep 2026, following are the company executives and directors listed on B&M European Value Retail plc.
| Name | Title | Age | Total Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Gerardus M. Jegen | CEO & Director | ||
| Mr. Peter Waterhouse | Interim CFO & Director | ||
| Mr. Alexander Simpson | General Counsel & Secretary | ||
| Ms. Jennifer Louise Lawrence | Group People Director | 43 | |
| Mr. Tony Dobbs | Managing Director of Heron Foods | ||
| Mr. Anthony Giron | Managing Director of France | ||
| Mr. Jon Parry | Retail & Supply Director |
Profitability and management effectiveness
Profit margin
2.84%
Operating margin
7.01%
Return on assets
5.86%
Return on equity
21.16%
Profitability ratios are a class of financial metrics that are used to assess a business's ability to generate earnings relative to its revenue, operating costs, balance sheet assets, and shareholders' equity over time, using data from a specific point in time.
The return on equity signifies how well the management is running the company in terms of capital management. The ideal return on equity is greater than 10%. The return on equity is calculated as net income divided by total share holders equity.
Valuation and Trading Info
The market capitalization of B&M European Value Retail plc is 2.26B and its enterprise value is 4.36B. The enterprise value to revenue ratio of BME is 0.76. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of BME is 9.30.
The BME's stocks Beta value is 1.11 making it 11% more volatile compared to LSE market index. Technology stocks and small caps tend to have higher betas than the market benchmark. This indicates that adding the stock to a portfolio will increase the portfolio’s risk, but also increase its expected return. On the other hand utility stocks often have low betas because they tend to move more slowly than market averages.
B&M European Value Retail plc (LSE:BME) Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is B&M European Value Retail plc's Stock Symbol?
B&M European Value Retail plc trades on LSE under the ticker symbol "BME".
2. What is B&M European Value Retail plc's stock price today?
One share of BME stock can currently be purchased for approximately £224.8.
3. How can I contact B&M European Value Retail plc?
B&M European Value Retail plc's mailing address is 26 New Street Saint Helier JE2 3RA Jersey. The company can be reached via phone at 44 1534 507000.
4. What is B&M European Value Retail plc's official website?
The official website of B&M European Value Retail plc is https://www.bandmretail.com.