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B&M European Value Retail S.A.

BME.L|Consumer Defensive|Discount Stores|£1.67|P/E 6.7|MCap 167.8B|LSE

Last update: Mar 23, 2026 at 13:52

About 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

20.06%

Annual Dividend

£0.34

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

60.73%

FCF Payout Ratio

N/A

Stock Price

£1.67

52-Week Range

£1.40 £3.50

Dividend Health Score

56/ 100Caution

BME.L's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 60.7% earnings payout ratio and 55.4% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 58.7% net debt / total assets and 348.5 debt-to-equity.

Based on 14 of 14 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
60.7%Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
55.4%Safe
CFO Payout Ratio
65.5%Caution
Interest Coverage
4.1xCaution

Balance Sheet

Warning
Net Debt / Total Assets
58.7%Warning
Current Ratio
1.3xCaution
Debt-to-Equity
348.5Warning

Profitability

Caution
Return on Equity
34.3%Very Safe
Operating Margin
5.9%Warning
Gross Margin
37.5%Safe
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
-10.7%Danger
Earnings Stability
GrowingVery Safe

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

Next Ex-Dividend Date

November 20, 2025

Next Payment Date

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%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

£166.50

Annual Income

£33.50

Quarterly Income

£8.38

Monthly Income

£2.79

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BME.L's current dividend yield?
B&M European Value Retail S.A. (BME.L) currently has a dividend yield of 20.06%, based on a stock price of £1.67 and an annual dividend of £0.34.
When is BME.L's next dividend payment date?
BME.L's next ex-dividend date is 2025-11-20 and the next payment date is null. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does BME.L pay in dividends per year?
B&M European Value Retail S.A. paid £0.28 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has BME.L been increasing its dividend?
B&M European Value Retail S.A. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of -10.71% and a 10-year CAGR of 21.27%.
Is BME.L's dividend safe?
B&M European Value Retail S.A. has a payout ratio of 60.73%. The payout ratio is moderate. Monitor earnings to ensure sustainability.
How is BME.L's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates B&M European Value Retail S.A.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for consumer defensive companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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