B&M European Value RetailSTU:7Z5 58 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.14 as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates STU:7Z5 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.47. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 201 Retail - Defensive companies, B&M European Value Retail ranks better than 81.59% on this metric.
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. It’s also useful to distinguish whether the company is capital intensive or not.
Hence, B&M European Value Retail's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.14.
B&M European Value Retail (STU:7Z5) Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Explanation
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s Cash Flow from Operations is being devoted to Capital Expenditure. It is a good indicator in terms of how much the company is focused on growth. In general, a high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio indicates that the company is investing more in physical assets and is focused on growth and expansion. Conversely, lower ratio could indicate that a company has reached maturity and is no longer pursuing aggressive growth.
Moreover, the ratio is also useful to distinguish whether the company is capital intensive or not. If the ratio is large, then the company tends to be capital intensive. Lower ratio suggests that it’s a capital-light business. The ratio can be combined with ROIC % to identify whether the company is an asset-light business that has a high return on invested capital. This is one question investors commonly ask to see if a company qualifies as a good company.
B&M European Value Retail Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Related Terms
B&M European Value Retail Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Historical Data
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The historical data trend for B&M European Value Retail's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can be seen below:
* 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.
B&M European Value Retail Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Chart
STU:7Z5 vs WMT, COST, TGT: Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, B&M European Value Retail's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, B&M European Value Retail's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where B&M European Value Retail's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
* 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 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.14 mean?
B&M European Value Retail (STU:7Z5) has a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.14 as of Mar. 2026. Capex to Operating Cash Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. View historical data on B&M European Value Retail and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, B&M European Value Retail's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.11 to 0.58. According to the industry distribution chart, B&M European Value Retail ranks #37 out of 201 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 18.4%.
Is B&M European Value Retail's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow too high?
B&M European Value Retail's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.14 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 0.58. The Retail - Defensive industry median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.44. B&M European Value Retail's value of 0.14 is 68.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, B&M European Value Retail ranks #37 out of 201 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, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does B&M European Value Retail's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, B&M European Value Retail ranks #37 out of 201 companies for Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow. This places B&M European Value Retail in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.44. B&M European Value Retail's value of 0.14 is 68.2% below this benchmark. Historically, B&M European Value Retail's own Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.11 to 0.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 0.44, B&M European Value Retail has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.44, based on 201 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. B&M European Value Retail's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.14 is 68.2% below 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 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow mean?
A high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Capex to Operating Cash Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. View historical data on B&M European Value Retail and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. B&M European Value Retail's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.14, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 0.20. 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?
B&M European Value Retail (STU:7Z5) has a current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.14. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.47, compared to a current price of €2.12 — trading 52.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.14, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 68.2% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.44. 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 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow calculated?
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is calculated from a company's financial statements. For B&M European Value Retail (STU:7Z5), the current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.14 as of Mar. 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 (STU:7Z5) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, B&M European Value Retail stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.12 is trading 52.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.47.
Key valuation signals for STU:7Z5:
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 0.14 (30% below median its 10-year median of 0.20)
GF Value™: €4.47 vs. price of €2.12 (52.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.2% below the Retail - Defensive median (#37 of 201)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:7Z5 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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