B&M European Value Retail (LSE:BME) ROCE %: 17.30% (As of Mar. 2026)


LSE:BME B&M European Value Retail PLC LSE:BME
58 GF Score
Price £2.07
GF Value £3.95
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is B&M European Value Retail ROCE %?

B&M European Value Retail LSE:BME -1.71% 58 ROCE % is 17.30% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:BME with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.95 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. B&M European Value Retail's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.30%.

B&M European Value Retail  (LSE:BME) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

B&M European Value Retail ROCE % Related Terms

B&M European Value Retail ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for B&M European Value Retail's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

B&M European Value Retail Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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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
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B&M European Value Retail ROCE % Calculation

B&M European Value Retail's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=378/( ( (4007 - 997) + (3973 - 903) )/ 2 )
=378/( (3010+3070)/ 2 )
=378/3040
=12.43 %

B&M European Value Retail's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=522/( ( (4010 - 1044) + (3973 - 903) )/ 2 )
=522/( ( 2966 + 3070 )/ 2 )
=522/3018
=17.30 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) EBIT 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.

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What does a ROCE % of 17.30% mean?
B&M European Value Retail (LSE:BME) has a ROCE % of 17.30% as of Mar. 2026.
Is B&M European Value Retail's ROCE % too high?
B&M European Value Retail's current ROCE % is 17.30%. The Retail - Defensive industry median ROCE % is 8.98. B&M European Value Retail's value of 17.30% is 92.7% above this industry median. Overall, B&M European Value Retail has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does B&M European Value Retail's ROCE % compare to WMT and COST?
B&M European Value Retail's ROCE % of 17.30% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.98. B&M European Value Retail's value of 17.30% is 92.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median ROCE % among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.98, based on 307 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. B&M European Value Retail's current ROCE % of 17.30% is 92.7% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median ROCE % is 8.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. B&M European Value Retail's current ROCE % is 17.30%. 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 £2.07 — trading 47.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 17.30% and 92.7% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.98. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For B&M European Value Retail (LSE:BME), the current ROCE % is 17.30% 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 £2.07 is trading 47.6% 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:

  • ROCE %: 17.30%
  • GF Value™: £3.95 vs. price of £2.07 (47.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 92.7% above the Retail - Defensive median

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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