B&M European Value Retail S.A.
EURO STOXX 600BME.L/Consumer Defensive · Discount Stores/LSE
Dividend Yield
14.68%
£0.34 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
BME.L's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 22.4% fcf payout ratio & 18.1% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: 81.0% earnings payout ratio & 2.5x interest coverage.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- FCF Payout Ratio: 22.4%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 18.1%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
- Return on Equity: 21.2%Strong return on equity reflects efficient profit generation.
Risks
- 5-Year Dividend CAGR: -10.7%Dividend growth has been weak or negative.
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 81.0%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
- Interest Coverage: 2.5xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
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SafeAbout B&M European Value Retail S.A.
B&M European Value Retail S.A. is a Luxembourg-based holding company that operates a prominent chain of variety discount stores across the UK and France. It specializes in value retail, offering a fast-changing assortment of branded and private-label general merchandise such as homeware, toys, furniture, garden products, health and beauty items, and everyday essentials at significantly reduced prices compared to traditional retailers. The company also maintains a grocery segment through its Heron Foods stores, providing frozen foods, tinned goods, and other staples to drive frequent customer visits and support cross-selling of higher-margin items. B&M European Value Retail S.A. employs an efficient operational model featuring opportunistic sourcing from manufacturers in Asia and Europe, a lean supply chain with multiple distribution centers for rapid store replenishment, and high-volume stores typically located in out-of-town retail parks. This approach creates a treasure hunt shopping experience that appeals to value-conscious families, combining low prices on necessities with impulse buys. Headquartered in Munsbach, Luxembourg, the company focuses on its core B&M branded stores alongside Heron Foods in the UK and B&M stores in France, serving millions of customers weekly through physical retail operations.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
14.68%
Annual Dividend
£0.34
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
80.98%
FCF Payout Ratio
22.39%
52-Week Range
£1.40 - £2.69
Dividend History (2016–2025)
BME.L annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
BME.L earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
June 11, 2026
Next Payment Date
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Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
19.56%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
-10.71%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
21.27%
3-Year Total Growth
70.91%
5-Year Total Growth
-43.26%
10-Year Total Growth
587.80%
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