B&M European Value Retail (LSE:BME) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


LSE:BME B&M European Value Retail PLC LSE:BME
61 GF Score
Price £1.92
GF Value £3.95
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is B&M European Value Retail Moat Score?

B&M European Value Retail LSE:BME -0.36% 61 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:BME with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.95 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 315 Retail - Defensive companies, B&M European Value Retail ranks better than 92.06% on this metric.

B&M European Value Retail has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

B&M European Value Retail has Narrow Moat: B&M European Value Retail PLC has a solid market position in discount retail with economies of scale and a strong distribution network. However, it faces intense competition and lacks significant customer switching costs or proprietary technology, limiting its moat to a narrow one.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes B&M European Value Retail might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

B&M European Value Retail  (LSE:BME) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

B&M European Value Retail Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:BME vs WMT, COST, TGT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Discount Stores subindustry, B&M European Value Retail's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, B&M European Value Retail's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where B&M European Value Retail's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
B&M European Value Retail (LSE:BME) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, B&M European Value Retail ranks #25 out of 315 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 7.9%.
Is B&M European Value Retail's Moat Score too high?
B&M European Value Retail's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, B&M European Value Retail ranks #25 out of 315 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 61/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does B&M European Value Retail's Moat Score compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, B&M European Value Retail ranks #25 out of 315 companies for Moat Score. This places B&M European Value Retail in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. B&M European Value Retail's current Moat Score is 5. 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 £1.92 — trading 51.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. B&M European Value Retail's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For B&M European Value Retail (LSE:BME), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 05, 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 £1.92 is trading 51.3% 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:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: £3.95 vs. price of £1.92 (51.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 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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