BMRPF (B&M European Value Retail) Beneish M-Score: -3.36 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


BMRPF B&M European Value Retail PLC BMRPF
61 GF Score
Price $2.64
GF Value $5.57
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is B&M European Value Retail Beneish M-Score?

B&M European Value Retail BMRPF -3.11% 61 Beneish M-Score is -3.36 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates BMRPF with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.57 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 293 Retail - Defensive companies, B&M European Value Retail ranks better than 91.13% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -3.36 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for B&M European Value Retail's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

BMRPF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.37   Med: -2.67   Max: -1.99
Current: -3.36

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of B&M European Value Retail was -1.99. The lowest was -3.37. And the median was -2.67.


B&M European Value Retail Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for B&M European Value Retail's Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score Chart

B&M European Value Retail Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.14 -3.31 -2.47 -2.98 -3.36

B&M European Value Retail Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.47 0.00 -2.98 0.00 -3.36

BMRPF vs WMT, COST, TGT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

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

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

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


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B&M European Value Retail Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of B&M European Value Retail for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 0.7308+0.528 * 1.0302+0.404 * 1.0143+0.892 * 1.0698+0.115 * 0.9392
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0944+4.679 * -0.143972-0.327 * 0.98
=-3.33

* 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.

This Year (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was $33 Mil.
Revenue was $7,700 Mil.
Gross Profit was $2,807 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,715 Mil.
Total Assets was $5,297 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $2,165 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $396 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $2,305 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,204 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $2,963 Mil.
Net Income was $219 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $981 Mil.
Total Receivables was $43 Mil.
Revenue was $7,198 Mil.
Gross Profit was $2,703 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,735 Mil.
Total Assets was $5,177 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $2,076 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $353 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $1,969 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,288 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $2,867 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(33.333 / 7700) / (42.636 / 7197.674)
=0.004329 / 0.005924
=0.7308

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(2702.842 / 7197.674) / (2806.667 / 7700)
=0.375516 / 0.364502
=1.0302

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (1714.667 + 2165.333) / 5297.333) / (1 - (1735.142 + 2076.227) / 5177.003)
=0.267556 / 0.263789
=1.0143

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=7700 / 7197.674
=1.0698

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(352.713 / (352.713 + 2076.227)) / (396 / (396 + 2165.333))
=0.145213 / 0.154607
=0.9392

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(2305.333 / 7700) / (1968.992 / 7197.674)
=0.299394 / 0.273559
=1.0944

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((2962.667 + 1204) / 5297.333) / ((2866.925 + 1288.114) / 5177.003)
=0.786559 / 0.802595
=0.98

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(218.667 - 0 - 981.333) / 5297.333
=-0.143972

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

B&M European Value Retail has a M-score of -3.33 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -3.36 mean?
B&M European Value Retail (BMRPF) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.36 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. 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 293 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is B&M European Value Retail's Beneish M-Score too high?
B&M European Value Retail's current Beneish M-Score is -3.36. Based on the distribution chart, B&M European Value Retail ranks #26 out of 293 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 Beneish M-Score compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, B&M European Value Retail ranks #26 out of 293 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places B&M European Value Retail in the top 9% 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 Beneish M-Score for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Beneish M-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 Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on B&M European Value Retail and its competitors. B&M European Value Retail's current Beneish M-Score is -3.36. 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 (BMRPF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.57, compared to a current price of $2.64 — trading 52.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.36. 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 Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For B&M European Value Retail (BMRPF), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.36 as of Jun. 24, 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 (BMRPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, B&M European Value Retail stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.64 is trading 52.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.57. GuruFocus considers B&M European Value Retail to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BMRPF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.36
  • GF Value™: $5.57 vs. price of $2.64 (52.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BMRPF 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.
61GF Score

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