About B&M European Value Retail plc (BME)
B&M European Value Retail plc is a Discount Stores company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector.
BME trades on the London Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- £275.40
- Market Cap
- £2.77B
- 52-Week High
- £287.20
- 52-Week Low
- £140.00
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Discount Stores
£1,000 Invested in B&M European Value Retail plc (BME)
How much would £1,000 invested in BME be worth today?
What would £1,000 invested in BME 1 year ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in B&M European Value Retail plc (BME) in 2025 would be worth £1,607 as of November 2026, representing a +60.7% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in BME 3 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in B&M European Value Retail plc (BME) in 2023 would be worth £513 as of November 2026, representing a -48.7% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in BME 5 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in B&M European Value Retail plc (BME) in 2021 would be worth £444 as of November 2026, representing a -55.6% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in BME 10 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in B&M European Value Retail plc (BME) in 2016 would be worth £1,192 as of November 2026, representing a +19.2% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in BME at IPO be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in B&M European Value Retail plc (BME) at IPO would be worth £973 as of November 2026, representing a -2.7% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 12+ years (148 months), B&M European Value Retail plc (BME) has averaged a monthly return of +0.45% with a median return of +1.39%. The stock had 82 positive months (55%) and 66 negative months (45%). The best month in BME's history was April 2025 with a +29.2% return, while the worst was October 2025 at -31.4%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +5.5%), and March the weakest (-4.7%).
BME's longest winning streak was 6 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 4 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2017 with a cumulative return of +44.7%, and the worst was 2025 at -60.7%.
Annual Returns
Over 12 years of trading history, B&M European Value Retail plc (BME) has delivered an average annual return of +7.26% with a median return of +11.43%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is -0.23%. The stock posted gains in 6 years (50%) and losses in 6 years (50%).
BME's best year was 2026 with a +63.20% gain, while the worst was 2025 at -53.96%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 3, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. BME achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 6 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +63.20% | £168.75 | £275.40 |
| 2025 | -53.96% | £366.51 | £168.75 |
| 2024 | -34.44% | £559.04 | £366.51 |
| 2023 | +36.30% | £410.16 | £559.04 |
| 2022 | -35.10% | £631.97 | £410.16 |
| 2021 | +22.95% | £514.00 | £631.97 |
| 2020 | +26.18% | £407.35 | £514.00 |
| 2019 | +45.54% | £279.89 | £407.35 |
| 2018 | -33.53% | £421.10 | £279.89 |
| 2017 | +52.40% | £276.31 | £421.10 |
| 2016 | -2.30% | £282.82 | £276.31 |
| 2015 | -0.09% | £283.08 | £282.82 |
Frequently Asked Questions: BME
What sector is BME in? ▼
BME operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in the Discount Stores industry.
How has BME performed historically? ▼
Over 12 years of trading history, BME has posted gains in 6 years (50% of the time). The best year was 2026 with a +63.2% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in BME? ▼
You can invest in BME through any brokerage account that offers access to the London Stock Exchange. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold BME.
Last updated: 11/1/2026