B&M European Value RetailSTU:7Z5 58 OCF Margin % is 16.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 12.43. GuruFocus rates STU:7Z5 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.47. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 309 Retail - Defensive companies, B&M European Value Retail ranks better than 88.67% on this metric.
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STU:7Z5 vs WMT, COST, TGT: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, B&M European Value Retail's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, B&M European Value Retail's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where B&M European Value Retail's OCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (STU:7Z5) has a OCF Margin % of 16.19% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on B&M European Value Retail and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 12.43. Over the past decade, B&M European Value Retail's OCF Margin % has ranged from 6.53 to 17.23. According to the industry distribution chart, B&M European Value Retail ranks #35 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is B&M European Value Retail's OCF Margin % too high?
B&M European Value Retail's current OCF Margin % of 16.19% is 30% above median its 10-year median of 12.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.53 to a high of 17.23. The Retail - Defensive industry median OCF Margin % is 4.30. B&M European Value Retail's value of 16.19% is 276.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, B&M European Value Retail ranks #35 out of 309 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 58/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does B&M European Value Retail's OCF Margin % compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, B&M European Value Retail ranks #35 out of 309 companies for OCF Margin %. This places B&M European Value Retail in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 4.30. B&M European Value Retail's value of 16.19% is 276.5% above this benchmark. Historically, B&M European Value Retail's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 6.53 to 17.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.43 vs. the industry median of 4.30, B&M European Value Retail has consistently been above 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 OCF Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median OCF Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 4.30, based on 309 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. B&M European Value Retail's current OCF Margin % of 16.19% is 276.5% above 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on B&M European Value Retail and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median OCF Margin % is 4.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. B&M European Value Retail's current OCF Margin % is 16.19%, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 12.43. 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?
B&M European Value Retail (STU:7Z5) has a current OCF Margin % of 16.19%. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.47, compared to a current price of €2.12 — trading 52.6% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 16.19%, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 12.43 and 276.5% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 4.30. B&M European Value Retail's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For B&M European Value Retail (STU:7Z5), the current OCF Margin % is 16.19% 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 (STU:7Z5) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, B&M European Value Retail stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.12 is trading 52.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.47.
Key valuation signals for STU:7Z5:
OCF Margin %: 16.19% (30% above median its 10-year median of 12.43)
GF Value™: €4.47 vs. price of €2.12 (52.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 276.5% above the Retail - Defensive median (#35 of 309)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:7Z5 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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