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B&M European Value RetailBMRRY 68 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.97 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 2.97. GuruFocus rates BMRRY with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.14 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 254 Retail - Defensive companies, B&M European Value Retail ranks worse than 70.47% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for B&M European Value Retail's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
BMRRY'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.44 Med: 2.97 Max: 5.7
Current: 3.62
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of B&M European Value Retail was 5.70. The lowest was 2.44. And the median was 2.97.
BMRRY's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 70.47% of 254
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.25
vs BMRRY: 3.62
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
B&M European Value Retail Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
B&M European Value Retail Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
BMRRY vs WMT, COST, TGT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, B&M European Value Retail's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, B&M European Value Retail's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where B&M European Value Retail's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is two times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
B&M European Value Retail (BMRRY) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.97 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on B&M European Value Retail. This is near median its historical median of 2.97. Over the past decade, B&M European Value Retail's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.44 to 5.70. According to the industry distribution chart, B&M European Value Retail ranks #179 out of 254 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is B&M European Value Retail's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
B&M European Value Retail's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.97 is near median its 10-year median of 2.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.44 to a high of 5.70. The Retail - Defensive industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. B&M European Value Retail's value of 2.97 is 32% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, B&M European Value Retail ranks #179 out of 254 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, B&M European Value Retail has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does B&M European Value Retail's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, B&M European Value Retail ranks #179 out of 254 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places B&M European Value Retail in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. B&M European Value Retail's value of 2.97 is 32% above this benchmark. Historically, B&M European Value Retail's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.44 to 5.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.97 vs. the industry median of 2.25, 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.25, based on 254 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. B&M European Value Retail's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.97 is 32% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on B&M European Value Retail. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. B&M European Value Retail's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.97, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.97. 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 (BMRRY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.14, compared to a current price of $12.30 — trading 41.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.97, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.97 and 32% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.25. B&M European Value Retail's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For B&M European Value Retail (BMRRY), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.97 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 (BMRRY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, B&M European Value Retail stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $12.30 is trading 41.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.14.
GuruFocus considers B&M European Value Retail to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BMRRY:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.97 (near median its 10-year median of 2.97)
GF Value™: $21.14 vs. price of $12.30 (41.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32% above the Retail - Defensive median (#179 of 254)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BMRRY 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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