B&M European Value Retail (LSE:BME) Interest Expense: £-151 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LSE:BME B&M European Value Retail PLC LSE:BME
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What is B&M European Value Retail Interest Expense?

B&M European Value Retail LSE:BME -1.42% 65 Interest Expense is £-151 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:BME with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.95 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. B&M European Value Retail's interest expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £ -109 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-151 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. B&M European Value Retail's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £ 225 Mil. B&M European Value Retail's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £ -109 Mil. B&M European Value Retail's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.06. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

B&M European Value Retail  (LSE:BME) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

B&M European Value Retail's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £-109 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £225 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £2,222 Mil.

B&M European Value Retail's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*225/-109
=2.06

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

B&M European Value Retail Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for B&M European Value Retail's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

B&M European Value Retail Annual Data
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B&M European Value Retail Semi-Annual Data
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B&M European Value Retail Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £-151 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of £-151 Mil mean?
B&M European Value Retail (LSE:BME) has a Interest Expense of £-151 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on B&M European Value Retail and its competitors.
Is B&M European Value Retail's Interest Expense too high?
B&M European Value Retail's current Interest Expense is £-151 Mil. Overall, B&M European Value Retail has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does B&M European Value Retail's Interest Expense compare to WMT and COST?
B&M European Value Retail's Interest Expense of £-151 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Interest Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on B&M European Value Retail and its competitors. B&M European Value Retail's current Interest Expense is £-151 Mil. 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 £1.94 — trading 50.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is £-151 Mil. B&M European Value Retail's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For B&M European Value Retail (LSE:BME), the current Interest Expense is £-151 Mil 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 £1.94 is trading 50.9% 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:

  • Interest Expense: £-151 Mil
  • GF Value™: £3.95 vs. price of £1.94 (50.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 26, New Street, St Helier, JEY, JE2 3RA
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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