Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) Beginning Cash Position: R236.4 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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JSE:BCF Bowler Metcalf Ltd JSE:BCF
82 GF Score
Price R13.02
GF Value R14.90
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Bowler Metcalf Beginning Cash Position?

Bowler Metcalf JSE:BCF 82 Beginning Cash Position is R236.4 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:BCF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of R14.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Bowler Metcalf's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R236.4 Mil.

Bowler Metcalf's quarterly Beginning Cash Position declined from Dec. 2024 (R225.6 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (R117.9 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2025 (R117.9 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (R236.4 Mil).

Bowler Metcalf's annual Beginning Cash Position increased from Jun. 2023 (R180.9 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (R207.9 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2024 (R207.9 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (R225.6 Mil).

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Bowler Metcalf Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Bowler Metcalf Beginning Cash Position Chart

Bowler Metcalf Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beginning Cash Position
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Bowler Metcalf Semi-Annual Data
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Bowler Metcalf Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of R236.4 Mil mean?
Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) has a Beginning Cash Position of R236.4 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors.
Is Bowler Metcalf's Beginning Cash Position too high?
Bowler Metcalf's current Beginning Cash Position is R236.4 Mil. Overall, Bowler Metcalf has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bowler Metcalf's Beginning Cash Position compare to SW and PKG?
Bowler Metcalf's Beginning Cash Position of R236.4 Mil can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. Bowler Metcalf's current Beginning Cash Position is R236.4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bowler Metcalf stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R14.90, compared to a current price of R13.02 — trading 12.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is R236.4 Mil. Bowler Metcalf's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF), the current Beginning Cash Position is R236.4 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bowler Metcalf stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R13.02 is trading 12.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R14.90. GuruFocus considers Bowler Metcalf to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:BCF:

  • Beginning Cash Position: R236.4 Mil
  • GF Value™: R14.90 vs. price of R13.02 (12.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:BCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Bowler Metcalf Business Description

Address 15 Harris Drive, Ottery, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 7800
Bowler Metcalf Ltd is mainly engaged in the business of containers and packaging. The company's operating segments include Plastic Packaging and Property Investment. It generates maximum revenue from the Plastic Packaging segment, which specializes in the manufacture of rigid plastic packaging for the toiletry, cosmetic, household, pharmaceutical, and food markets. Its mode of manufacture comprises injection and blow molding, extrusion, and injection stretch blow molding. The Property Investment segment is involved in the business of investing in properties for letting to the manufacturing industry.
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