Position Increase - B&M European Value Retail (BME.L)
I will increase my position in B&M European Value Retail (BME.L) by 25.0%, effective as of today’s close (July 17th)
BME recently released its FY26 Q1 Trading Statement. While I see it as slightly positive, the market reacted with a ~10% sell-off — from already deeply depressed levels. I saw it as an opportunity to add to my position.
I was on vacation when the report dropped. I noticed the sharp move later in the day and took a few minutes to review the update and scan for any news or market commentary that might justify the sell-off. Nothing material stood out. The numbers were fine, my thesis was intact, and the price was suddenly a lot more attractive. The next morning, during a quick coffee stop on the road, I updated my model, double-checked the setup, and executed the order in under five minutes. This is exactly why I maintain a structured process — so I can act quickly and confidently when opportunity shows up, even mid-vacation.
You can check my deep dive here:
B&M European Value Retail S.A. (BME.L) – In-Depth Analysis and Valuation
High-Margin UK Discount Giant with an operating margin exceeding 10%, trading at a P/E of 8x and a P/FCF of 5x. Over FY21-FY24, it has distributed £1.8B in dividends—equivalent to two-thirds of its £2.7B market cap. Over the past decade, revenue has compounded at 14.7% annually
Thanks for sharing this update.