B&M European Value RetailLSE:BME 58 Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.64% as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:BME with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.95 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 196 Retail - Defensive companies, B&M European Value Retail ranks better than 78.57% on this metric.
LSE:BME's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 78.57% of 196
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.825
vs LSE:BME: 4.64
During the past 12 months, B&M European Value Retail's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -11.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -7.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of B&M European Value Retail was 91.30% per year. The lowest was -7.20% per year. And the median was 15.50% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
B&M European Value Retail (LSE:BME) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
B&M European Value Retail Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
LSE:BME vs WMT, COST, TGT: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, B&M European Value Retail's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
B&M European Value Retail Forward Dividend Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, B&M European Value Retail's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where B&M European Value Retail's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
B&M European Value Retail Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
B&M European Value Retail Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
GBP 0.061000
2026-06-11
2026-06-12
2026-07-31
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
GBP:GBP 1.000000
GBP 0.035000
2025-11-20
2025-11-21
2025-12-12
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
GBP:GBP 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 4.64% mean?
B&M European Value Retail (LSE:BME) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 4.64% as of Jun. 28, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on B&M European Value Retail and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, B&M European Value Retail ranks #42 out of 196 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 21.4%.
Is B&M European Value Retail's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
B&M European Value Retail's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.64%. The Retail - Defensive industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.83. B&M European Value Retail's value of 4.64% is 64.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, B&M European Value Retail ranks #42 out of 196 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, B&M European Value Retail has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does B&M European Value Retail's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, B&M European Value Retail ranks #42 out of 196 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places B&M European Value Retail in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.83. B&M European Value Retail's value of 4.64% is 64.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.83, based on 196 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. B&M European Value Retail's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 4.64% is 64.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on B&M European Value Retail and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. B&M European Value Retail's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.64%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is B&M European Value Retail stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, B&M European Value Retail (LSE:BME) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.95, compared to a current price of £2.07 — trading 47.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.64% and 64.2% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.83. B&M European Value Retail's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For B&M European Value Retail (LSE:BME), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.64% as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is B&M European Value Retail (LSE:BME) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, B&M European Value Retail stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.07 is trading 47.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £3.95.
GuruFocus considers B&M European Value Retail to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:BME:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 4.64%
GF Value™: £3.95 vs. price of £2.07 (47.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.2% above the Retail - Defensive median (#42 of 196)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:BME stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
B&M European Value Retail PLC is a retailer offering a targeted range of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and general merchandise products at consistently low prices. It operates under an everyday low-price and cost-focused model, emphasizing operational efficiency and affordability for customers. The Group is a European variety discount retailer providing products at low prices through its stores. The Group operates through three segments: B&M UK, Heron UK, and B&M France, with B&M UK generating the maximum revenue.
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