B&M European Value RetailSTU:7Z5 58 Pretax Margin % is 5.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 7.66. 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 310 Retail - Defensive companies, B&M European Value Retail ranks better than 58.71% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for B&M European Value Retail's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:7Z5'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.93 Med: 7.66 Max: 11.23
Current: 3.93
STU:7Z5's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 58.71% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.015
vs STU:7Z5: 3.93
B&M European Value Retail (STU:7Z5) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
B&M European Value Retail Pretax Margin % Related Terms
B&M European Value Retail Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
STU:7Z5 vs WMT, COST, TGT: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, B&M European Value Retail's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, B&M European Value Retail's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where B&M European Value Retail's Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % of 5.02% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on B&M European Value Retail and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 7.66. Over the past decade, B&M European Value Retail's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.93 to 11.23. According to the industry distribution chart, B&M European Value Retail ranks #128 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 41.3%.
Is B&M European Value Retail's Pretax Margin % too high?
B&M European Value Retail's current Pretax Margin % of 5.02% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 7.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.93 to a high of 11.23. The Retail - Defensive industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.02. B&M European Value Retail's value of 5.02% is 66.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, B&M European Value Retail ranks #128 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Pretax Margin % compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, B&M European Value Retail ranks #128 out of 310 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts B&M European Value Retail in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.02. B&M European Value Retail's value of 5.02% is 66.5% above this benchmark. Historically, B&M European Value Retail's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.93 to 11.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.66 vs. the industry median of 3.02, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.02, based on 310 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % of 5.02% is 66.5% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on B&M European Value Retail and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. B&M European Value Retail's current Pretax Margin % is 5.02%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 7.66. 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 Pretax Margin % of 5.02%. 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 Pretax Margin % is 5.02%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 7.66 and 66.5% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.02. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For B&M European Value Retail (STU:7Z5), the current Pretax Margin % is 5.02% 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:
Pretax Margin %: 5.02% (34% below median its 10-year median of 7.66)
GF Value™: €4.47 vs. price of €2.12 (52.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66.5% above the Retail - Defensive median (#128 of 310)
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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