B&M European Value RetailLSE:BME -3.19%57 Current Ratio is 1.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 1.31. GuruFocus rates LSE:BME with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.95 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, B&M European Value Retail ranks better than 56.13% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. B&M European Value Retail's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.42.
B&M European Value Retail has a current ratio of 1.42. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for B&M European Value Retail's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:BME'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.13 Med: 1.31 Max: 2.21
Current: 1.42
During the past 13 years, B&M European Value Retail's highest Current Ratio was 2.21. The lowest was 1.13. And the median was 1.31.
LSE:BME's Current Ratio is ranked better than 56.13% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.32
vs LSE:BME: 1.42
B&M European Value Retail (LSE:BME) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
B&M European Value Retail Current Ratio Related Terms
B&M European Value Retail Current Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
LSE:BME vs WMT, COST, TGT: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, B&M European Value Retail's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, B&M European Value Retail's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where B&M European Value Retail's Current Ratio 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.
B&M European Value Retail (LSE:BME) has a Current Ratio of 1.42 as of Mar. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 1.31. Over the past decade, B&M European Value Retail's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.13 to 2.21. According to the industry distribution chart, B&M European Value Retail ranks #136 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 43.9%.
Is B&M European Value Retail's Current Ratio too high?
B&M European Value Retail's current Current Ratio of 1.42 is near median its 10-year median of 1.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.13 to a high of 2.21. The Retail - Defensive industry median Current Ratio is 1.32. B&M European Value Retail's value of 1.42 is 7.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, B&M European Value Retail ranks #136 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, B&M European Value Retail has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does B&M European Value Retail's Current Ratio compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, B&M European Value Retail ranks #136 out of 310 companies for Current Ratio. This puts B&M European Value Retail in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.32. B&M European Value Retail's value of 1.42 is 7.6% above this benchmark. Historically, B&M European Value Retail's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.13 to 2.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.31 vs. the industry median of 1.32, B&M European Value Retail has consistently been above 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 Current Ratio for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Current Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.32, based on 310 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. B&M European Value Retail's current Current Ratio of 1.42 is 7.6% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. B&M European Value Retail's current Current Ratio is 1.42, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.31. 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 £2.00 — trading 49.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.42, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.31 and 7.6% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.32. B&M European Value Retail's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For B&M European Value Retail (LSE:BME), the current Current Ratio is 1.42 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 (LSE:BME) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, B&M European Value Retail stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.00 is trading 49.3% 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:
Current Ratio: 1.42 (near median its 10-year median of 1.31)
GF Value™: £3.95 vs. price of £2.00 (49.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.6% above the Retail - Defensive median (#136 of 310)
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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