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B&M European Value RetailLSE:BME +0.63%67 Equity-to-Asset is 0.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 0.21. GuruFocus rates LSE:BME with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.97 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 316 Retail - Defensive companies, B&M European Value Retail ranks worse than 82.59% on this metric.
B&M European Value Retail (LSE:BME) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
B&M European Value Retail Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
B&M European Value Retail Equity-to-Asset 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: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, B&M European Value Retail's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, B&M European Value Retail's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where B&M European Value Retail's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
B&M European Value Retail Equity-to-Asset Calculation
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
B&M European Value Retail's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.20 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on B&M European Value Retail and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.21. Over the past decade, B&M European Value Retail's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.19 to 0.45. According to the industry distribution chart, B&M European Value Retail ranks #261 out of 316 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 82.6%.
Is B&M European Value Retail's Equity-to-Asset too high?
B&M European Value Retail's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.20 is near median its 10-year median of 0.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 0.45. The Retail - Defensive industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.44. B&M European Value Retail's value of 0.20 is 54.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, B&M European Value Retail ranks #261 out of 316 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, B&M European Value Retail has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does B&M European Value Retail's Equity-to-Asset compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, B&M European Value Retail ranks #261 out of 316 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places B&M European Value Retail in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.44. B&M European Value Retail's value of 0.20 is 54.5% below this benchmark. Historically, B&M European Value Retail's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.19 to 0.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.21 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.44, based on 316 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. B&M European Value Retail's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.20 is 54.5% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on B&M European Value Retail and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset is 0.20, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.21. 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 £3.97, compared to a current price of £2.25 — trading 43.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.20, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.21 and 54.5% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.44. B&M European Value Retail's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For B&M European Value Retail (LSE:BME), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.20 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 £2.25 is trading 43.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £3.97.
GuruFocus considers B&M European Value Retail to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:BME:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.20 (near median its 10-year median of 0.21)
GF Value™: £3.97 vs. price of £2.25 (43.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.5% below the Retail - Defensive median (#261 of 316)
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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