Bowler MetcalfJSE:BCF 84 Buyback Yield % is 0.19 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 82% below its 10-year median of 1.06. GuruFocus rates JSE:BCF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of R14.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 96 Packaging & Containers companies, Bowler Metcalf ranks better than 56.25% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Bowler Metcalf's Buyback Yield % 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.
JSE:BCF vs SW, PKG, IP: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Bowler Metcalf's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Bowler Metcalf Buyback Yield % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bowler Metcalf's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bowler Metcalf's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* 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.
Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.19 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. This is 82% below median its historical median of 1.06. Over the past decade, Bowler Metcalf's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.02 to 9.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #42 out of 96 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 43.7%.
Is Bowler Metcalf's Buyback Yield % too high?
Bowler Metcalf's current Buyback Yield % of 0.19 is 82% below median its 10-year median of 1.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 9.49. The Packaging & Containers industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.03. Bowler Metcalf's value of 0.19 is 660% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #42 out of 96 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bowler Metcalf has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bowler Metcalf's Buyback Yield % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #42 out of 96 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Bowler Metcalf in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.03. Bowler Metcalf's value of 0.19 is 660% above this benchmark. Historically, Bowler Metcalf's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.02 to 9.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.06 vs. the industry median of 0.03, Bowler Metcalf has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.03, based on 96 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bowler Metcalf's current Buyback Yield % of 0.19 is 660% 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bowler Metcalf's current Buyback Yield % is 0.19, which is 82% below median its own 10-year median of 1.06. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R14.81, compared to a current price of R13.99 — trading 5.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.19, which is 82% below median its 10-year median of 1.06 and 660% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.03. Bowler Metcalf's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.19 as of Jul. 09, 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 Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bowler Metcalf stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R13.99 is trading 5.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R14.81.
GuruFocus considers Bowler Metcalf to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:BCF:
Buyback Yield %: 0.19 (82% below median its 10-year median of 1.06)
GF Value™: R14.81 vs. price of R13.99 (5.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 660% above the Packaging & Containers median (#42 of 96)
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 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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