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B&M European Value Retail (OTCPK:BMRRY) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
B&M European Value Retail Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
B&M European Value Retail Forward PE 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.
B&M European Value Retail Forward PE Ratio Chart
B&M European Value Retail Annual Data
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2017-03
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Forward PE Ratio
18.28
18.28
16.56
13.28
15.80
13.42
14.27
12.47
8.05
6.91
B&M European Value Retail Semi-Annual Data
2016-09
2017-03
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2018-03
2018-09
2019-03
2019-09
2020-03
2020-09
2021-03
2021-09
2022-03
2022-09
2023-03
2023-09
2024-03
2024-09
2025-03
2025-09
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
17.36
18.28
21.93
18.28
17.73
16.56
18.28
13.28
16.13
15.80
17.57
13.42
8.53
14.27
16.05
12.47
11.07
8.05
8.10
6.91
BMRRY vs WMT, COST, TGT: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, B&M European Value Retail's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, B&M European Value Retail's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where B&M European Value Retail's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
B&M European Value Retail Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
B&M European Value Retail (BMRRY) has a Forward PE Ratio of 10.03 as of Jul. 27, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on B&M European Value Retail and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, B&M European Value Retail ranks #26 out of 130 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 20%.
Is B&M European Value Retail's Forward PE Ratio too high?
B&M European Value Retail's current Forward PE Ratio is 10.03. The Retail - Defensive industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.40. B&M European Value Retail's value of 10.03 is 30.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, B&M European Value Retail ranks #26 out of 130 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 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does B&M European Value Retail's Forward PE Ratio compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, B&M European Value Retail ranks #26 out of 130 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places B&M European Value Retail in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.40. B&M European Value Retail's value of 10.03 is 30.3% below 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 PE Ratio for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 14.40, based on 130 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio of 10.03 is 30.3% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on B&M European Value Retail and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.40 — 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 PE Ratio is 10.03. 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 $19.72, compared to a current price of $11.62 — trading 41.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 10.03 and 30.3% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 14.40. B&M European Value Retail's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For B&M European Value Retail (BMRRY), the current Forward PE Ratio is 10.03 as of Jul. 27, 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 $11.62 is trading 41.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.72.
GuruFocus considers B&M European Value Retail to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BMRRY:
Forward PE Ratio: 10.03
GF Value™: $19.72 vs. price of $11.62 (41.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.3% below the Retail - Defensive median (#26 of 130)
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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