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BME vs. JET, AO, THG, ASC, and BOO

Should you buy B&M European Value Retail stock or one of its competitors? B&M European Value Retail's main competitors and comparable companies include Just Eat Takeaway.com (JET), AO World (AO), THG (THG), ASOS (ASC), and boohoo group (BOO). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "broadline retail" industry.

How does B&M European Value Retail compare to Just Eat Takeaway.com?

Just Eat Takeaway.com (LON:JET) and B&M European Value Retail (LON:BME) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

B&M European Value Retail has a net margin of 2.84% compared to Just Eat Takeaway.com's net margin of -35.73%. B&M European Value Retail's return on equity of 21.74% beat Just Eat Takeaway.com's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Just Eat Takeaway.com-35.73% -26.47% -2.33%
B&M European Value Retail 2.84%21.74%10.58%

Just Eat Takeaway.com has a beta of 1.23, indicating that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, B&M European Value Retail has a beta of 1.056, indicating that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the broader market.

B&M European Value Retail has higher revenue and earnings than Just Eat Takeaway.com. Just Eat Takeaway.com is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than B&M European Value Retail, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Just Eat Takeaway.com£5.15B0.00-£1.89B-£7.28N/A
B&M European Value Retail£5.78B0.40£422.41M£16.3014.13

In the previous week, B&M European Value Retail had 6 more articles in the media than Just Eat Takeaway.com. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for B&M European Value Retail and 0 mentions for Just Eat Takeaway.com. B&M European Value Retail's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Just Eat Takeaway.com's score of 0.00 indicating that B&M European Value Retail is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Just Eat Takeaway.com Neutral
B&M European Value Retail Positive

60.7% of Just Eat Takeaway.com shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.6% of B&M European Value Retail shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.3% of Just Eat Takeaway.com shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 22.8% of B&M European Value Retail shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

B&M European Value Retail has a consensus price target of GBX 206.25, indicating a potential downside of 10.48%. Given Just Eat Takeaway.com's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Just Eat Takeaway.com is more favorable than B&M European Value Retail.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Just Eat Takeaway.com
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
B&M European Value Retail
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38

Summary

B&M European Value Retail beats Just Eat Takeaway.com on 13 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does B&M European Value Retail compare to AO World?

AO World (LON:AO) and B&M European Value Retail (LON:BME) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends and profitability.

42.1% of AO World shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.6% of B&M European Value Retail shares are held by institutional investors. 47.1% of AO World shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 22.8% of B&M European Value Retail shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

B&M European Value Retail has higher revenue and earnings than AO World. B&M European Value Retail is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AO World, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AO World£1.03B0.53£25.59M£4.3921.53
B&M European Value Retail£5.78B0.40£422.41M£16.3014.13

In the previous week, B&M European Value Retail had 1 more articles in the media than AO World. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for B&M European Value Retail and 5 mentions for AO World. B&M European Value Retail's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat AO World's score of -0.22 indicating that B&M European Value Retail is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
AO World
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
B&M European Value Retail
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

AO World has a beta of 1.227, meaning that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, B&M European Value Retail has a beta of 1.056, meaning that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the broader market.

AO World currently has a consensus target price of GBX 148.50, indicating a potential upside of 57.31%. B&M European Value Retail has a consensus target price of GBX 206.25, indicating a potential downside of 10.48%. Given AO World's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe AO World is more favorable than B&M European Value Retail.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AO World
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
B&M European Value Retail
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38

B&M European Value Retail has a net margin of 2.84% compared to AO World's net margin of 2.83%. B&M European Value Retail's return on equity of 21.74% beat AO World's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AO World2.83% 21.65% 5.02%
B&M European Value Retail 2.84%21.74%10.58%

Summary

B&M European Value Retail beats AO World on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does B&M European Value Retail compare to THG?

THG (LON:THG) and B&M European Value Retail (LON:BME) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability and risk.

THG currently has a consensus target price of GBX 57.50, indicating a potential upside of 78.02%. B&M European Value Retail has a consensus target price of GBX 206.25, indicating a potential downside of 10.48%. Given THG's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe THG is more favorable than B&M European Value Retail.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
THG
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
B&M European Value Retail
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38

THG has a net margin of 3.15% compared to B&M European Value Retail's net margin of 2.84%. B&M European Value Retail's return on equity of 21.74% beat THG's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
THG3.15% 12.75% -2.68%
B&M European Value Retail 2.84%21.74%10.58%

THG has a beta of 2.456, meaning that its stock price is 146% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, B&M European Value Retail has a beta of 1.056, meaning that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, B&M European Value Retail had 4 more articles in the media than THG. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for B&M European Value Retail and 2 mentions for THG. B&M European Value Retail's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat THG's score of 0.00 indicating that B&M European Value Retail is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
THG
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
B&M European Value Retail
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

8.5% of THG shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.6% of B&M European Value Retail shares are owned by institutional investors. 22.9% of THG shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 22.8% of B&M European Value Retail shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

B&M European Value Retail has higher revenue and earnings than THG. THG is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than B&M European Value Retail, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
THG£1.72B0.30-£235.23M£4.008.08
B&M European Value Retail£5.78B0.40£422.41M£16.3014.13

Summary

B&M European Value Retail beats THG on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does B&M European Value Retail compare to ASOS?

B&M European Value Retail (LON:BME) and ASOS (LON:ASC) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends and risk.

In the previous week, B&M European Value Retail had 5 more articles in the media than ASOS. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for B&M European Value Retail and 1 mentions for ASOS. B&M European Value Retail's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat ASOS's score of 0.00 indicating that B&M European Value Retail is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
B&M European Value Retail
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
ASOS
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

74.6% of B&M European Value Retail shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.7% of ASOS shares are held by institutional investors. 22.8% of B&M European Value Retail shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 19.8% of ASOS shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

B&M European Value Retail has a beta of 1.056, suggesting that its share price is 6% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ASOS has a beta of 2.306, suggesting that its share price is 131% more volatile than the broader market.

B&M European Value Retail has higher revenue and earnings than ASOS. ASOS is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than B&M European Value Retail, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
B&M European Value Retail£5.78B0.40£422.41M£16.3014.13
ASOS£2.29B0.20-£340.23M-£193.20N/A

B&M European Value Retail has a net margin of 2.84% compared to ASOS's net margin of -10.10%. B&M European Value Retail's return on equity of 21.74% beat ASOS's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
B&M European Value Retail2.84% 21.74% 10.58%
ASOS -10.10%-155.17%-5.44%

B&M European Value Retail currently has a consensus target price of GBX 206.25, indicating a potential downside of 10.48%. ASOS has a consensus target price of GBX 375.86, indicating a potential downside of 4.36%. Given ASOS's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe ASOS is more favorable than B&M European Value Retail.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
B&M European Value Retail
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38
ASOS
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

Summary

B&M European Value Retail beats ASOS on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does B&M European Value Retail compare to boohoo group?

B&M European Value Retail (LON:BME) and boohoo group (LON:BOO) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership and risk.

In the previous week, B&M European Value Retail had 6 more articles in the media than boohoo group. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for B&M European Value Retail and 0 mentions for boohoo group. B&M European Value Retail's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat boohoo group's score of 0.00 indicating that B&M European Value Retail is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
B&M European Value Retail Positive
boohoo group Neutral

B&M European Value Retail presently has a consensus target price of GBX 206.25, suggesting a potential downside of 10.48%. Given boohoo group's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe boohoo group is more favorable than B&M European Value Retail.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
B&M European Value Retail
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38
boohoo group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

B&M European Value Retail has higher revenue and earnings than boohoo group. boohoo group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than B&M European Value Retail, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
B&M European Value Retail£5.78B0.40£422.41M£16.3014.13
boohoo group£1.57B0.00-£148.38M-£11.50N/A

B&M European Value Retail has a beta of 1.056, indicating that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, boohoo group has a beta of 1.8, indicating that its stock price is 80% more volatile than the broader market.

74.6% of B&M European Value Retail shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.9% of boohoo group shares are held by institutional investors. 22.8% of B&M European Value Retail shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 56.6% of boohoo group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

B&M European Value Retail has a net margin of 2.84% compared to boohoo group's net margin of -9.43%. B&M European Value Retail's return on equity of 21.74% beat boohoo group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
B&M European Value Retail2.84% 21.74% 10.58%
boohoo group -9.43%-40.55%-2.38%

Summary

B&M European Value Retail beats boohoo group on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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BME vs. The Competition

MetricB&M European Value RetailBroadline Retail IndustryConsumer Discretionary SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£2.32B£59.44B£13.20B£2.86B
Dividend Yield4.11%2.31%55.35%6.10%
P/E Ratio14.1318.1147.96367.98
Price / Sales0.405.2192.1083,218.54
Price / Cash18.3824.5019.2427.89
Price / Book2.336.844.427.16
Net Income£422.41M£1.99B£445.74M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-2.27%-2.24%-0.30%0.44%
1 Month Performance15.90%0.57%0.62%3.06%
1 Year Performance3.13%-3.42%-0.41%64.49%

B&M European Value Retail Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BME
B&M European Value Retail
2.5397 of 5 stars
GBX 230.40
+0.6%
GBX 206.25
-10.5%
+2.4%£2.32B£5.78B14.1339,484
JET
Just Eat Takeaway.com
N/AN/AN/AN/A£2.80B£5.15BN/A20,000
AO
AO World
2.6758 of 5 stars
GBX 98.60
+1.2%
GBX 148.50
+50.6%
+7.6%£573.39M£1.03B22.482,921
THG
THG
2.1215 of 5 stars
GBX 33.34
-1.8%
GBX 57.50
+72.5%
+0.3%£529.06M£1.72B8.347,291
ASC
ASOS
1.4125 of 5 stars
GBX 391.50
+0.3%
GBX 375.86
-4.0%
+25.0%£468.43M£2.29BN/A990

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