B&M European Value Retail (LSE:BME) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.25 (As of Mar. 2026) — 38% Below Median

What is B&M European Value Retail Dividend Payout Ratio?

B&M European Value Retail LSE:BME -0.87% 57 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates LSE:BME with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.95 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 181 Retail - Defensive companies, B&M European Value Retail ranks worse than 74.59% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. B&M European Value Retail's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.25.

The historical rank and industry rank for B&M European Value Retail's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:BME' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 0.4 Max: 0.62
Current: 0.62

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of B&M European Value Retail was 0.62. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.40.

LSE:BME's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
74.59% of 181 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs LSE:BME: 0.62

As of today (2026-07-02), the Dividend Yield % of B&M European Value Retail is 4.97%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of B&M European Value Retail was 9.50%. The lowest was 1.18%. And the median was 2.01%.

B&M European Value Retail's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.04.

During the past 12 months, B&M European Value Retail's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -11.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -7.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of B&M European Value Retail was 91.30% per year. The lowest was -7.20% per year. And the median was 15.50% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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B&M European Value Retail (LSE:BME) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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B&M European Value Retail Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for B&M European Value Retail's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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B&M European Value Retail Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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LSE:BME vs WMT, COST, TGT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where B&M European Value Retail's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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B&M European Value Retail Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

B&M European Value Retail's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.132	/	0.213
	=	0.62

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

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.035	/	0.141
	=	0.25

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 mean?

B&M European Value Retail (LSE:BME) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on B&M European Value Retail and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 0.40. Over the past decade, B&M European Value Retail's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 0.62. According to the industry distribution chart, B&M European Value Retail ranks #135 out of 181 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 74.6%.

Is B&M European Value Retail's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

B&M European Value Retail's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 0.62. The Retail - Defensive industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. B&M European Value Retail's value of 0.25 is 32.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, B&M European Value Retail ranks #135 out of 181 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, B&M European Value Retail has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does B&M European Value Retail's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to WMT and COST?

According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, B&M European Value Retail ranks #135 out of 181 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places B&M European Value Retail in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. B&M European Value Retail's value of 0.25 is 32.4% below this benchmark. Historically, B&M European Value Retail's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 0.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 0.37, B&M European Value Retail has consistently been below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Retail - Defensive company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.37, based on 181 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 is 32.4% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on B&M European Value Retail and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. B&M European Value Retail's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 0.40. 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 £1.93 — trading 51.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 32.4% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.37. B&M European Value Retail's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For B&M European Value Retail (LSE:BME), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25 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 £1.93 is trading 51.1% 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:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.25 (38% below median its 10-year median of 0.40)
GF Value™: £3.95 vs. price of £1.93 (51.1% below fair value)
GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 32.4% below the Retail - Defensive median (#135 of 181)

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

Industry Consumer Defensive Retail - Defensive

Comparable Companies LSE:OCDO LSE:CBOX LSE:RFG LSE:SBRY LSE:BNZL WMT COST TGT MEX:WALMEX TSX:DOL BOM:540376 DG DLTR TSE:7532 BJ PSMT WAR:PCO TBBB OLLI XMAD:DIA

Other Exchanges BMRRY:USA BMRPF:USA BMEl:UK 7Z5:Germany

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

Website https://www.bandmretail.com

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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