Bowler MetcalfJSE:BCF 82 Current Ratio is 5.73 as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 6.50. GuruFocus rates JSE:BCF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of R14.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 396 Packaging & Containers companies, Bowler Metcalf ranks better than 90.91% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Bowler Metcalf's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.73.
Bowler Metcalf has a current ratio of 5.73. It indicates the company may not be efficiently using its current assets or its short-term financing facilities. This may also indicate problems in working capital management.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bowler Metcalf's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:BCF'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.8 Med: 6.5 Max: 18.11
Current: 5.73
During the past 13 years, Bowler Metcalf's highest Current Ratio was 18.11. The lowest was 3.80. And the median was 6.50.
JSE:BCF's Current Ratio is ranked better than 90.91% of 396
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.715
vs JSE:BCF: 5.73
Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Bowler Metcalf Current Ratio Related Terms
Bowler Metcalf Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bowler Metcalf's Current Ratio 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.
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Bowler Metcalf's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bowler Metcalf's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bowler Metcalf's Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio of 5.73 as of Dec. 2025. This is 12% below median its historical median of 6.50. Over the past decade, Bowler Metcalf's Current Ratio has ranged from 3.80 to 18.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #36 out of 396 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is Bowler Metcalf's Current Ratio too high?
Bowler Metcalf's current Current Ratio of 5.73 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 6.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.80 to a high of 18.11. The Packaging & Containers industry median Current Ratio is 1.72. Bowler Metcalf's value of 5.73 is 234.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #36 out of 396 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bowler Metcalf has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bowler Metcalf's Current Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #36 out of 396 companies for Current Ratio. This places Bowler Metcalf in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.72. Bowler Metcalf's value of 5.73 is 234.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Bowler Metcalf's own Current Ratio has ranged from 3.80 to 18.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.50 vs. the industry median of 1.72, 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 Current Ratio for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Current Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.72, based on 396 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bowler Metcalf's current Current Ratio of 5.73 is 234.1% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bowler Metcalf's current Current Ratio is 5.73, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 6.50. 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 R14.77, compared to a current price of R13.99 — trading 5.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 5.73, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 6.50 and 234.1% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.72. 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 Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF), the current Current Ratio is 5.73 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 R13.99 is trading 5.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R14.77.
GuruFocus considers Bowler Metcalf to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:BCF:
Current Ratio: 5.73 (12% below median its 10-year median of 6.50)
GF Value™: R14.77 vs. price of R13.99 (5.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 234.1% above the Packaging & Containers median (#36 of 396)
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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