Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) Change In Inventory: R30.2 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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JSE:BCF Bowler Metcalf Ltd JSE:BCF
84 GF Score
Price R13.30
GF Value R14.93
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Bowler Metcalf Change In Inventory?

Bowler Metcalf JSE:BCF 84 Change In Inventory is R30.2 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:BCF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of R14.93 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Bowler Metcalf's change in inventory for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R18.5 Mil. It means Bowler Metcalf's inventory declined by R18.5 Mil from Jun. 2025 to Dec. 2025 .

Bowler Metcalf's change in inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 was R-3.5 Mil. It means Bowler Metcalf's inventory increased by R3.5 Mil from Jun. 2024 to Jun. 2025 .

Bowler Metcalf's Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R110.7 Mil.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Bowler Metcalf's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 79.49.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Bowler Metcalf's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.30.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Bowler Metcalf's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.24.


Bowler Metcalf  (JSE:BCF) Change In Inventory Explanation

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Bowler Metcalf's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in is calculated as:

Days Inventory=Average Total Inventories/Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=119.9085/275.3*365 / 2
=79.49

2. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Bowler Metcalf's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

3. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Bowler Metcalf's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

* 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 Change In Inventory Related Terms


Bowler Metcalf Change In Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bowler Metcalf's Change In Inventory 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.

Bowler Metcalf Change In Inventory Chart

Bowler Metcalf Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Change In Inventory
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Bowler Metcalf Semi-Annual Data
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Bowler Metcalf Change In Inventory Calculation

Change In Inventory is the difference between last period's ending inventory and the current period's ending inventory.

Change In Inventory for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R30.2 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Change In Inventory →
What does a Change In Inventory of R30.2 Mil mean?
Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) has a Change In Inventory of R30.2 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for Bowler Metcalf and its competitors.
Is Bowler Metcalf's Change In Inventory too high?
Bowler Metcalf's current Change In Inventory is R30.2 Mil. Overall, Bowler Metcalf has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bowler Metcalf's Change In Inventory compare to SW and PKG?
Bowler Metcalf's Change In Inventory of R30.2 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 Change In Inventory for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Change In Inventory depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Change In Inventory 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 Change In Inventory mean?
A high Change In Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. Bowler Metcalf's current Change In Inventory is R30.2 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 R14.93, compared to a current price of R13.30 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Inventory is R30.2 Mil. 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 Change In Inventory calculated?
Change In Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF), the current Change In Inventory is R30.2 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 R13.30 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R14.93. GuruFocus considers Bowler Metcalf to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:BCF:

  • Change In Inventory: R30.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: R14.93 vs. price of R13.30 (10.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 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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