Bowler MetcalfJSE:BCF 83 Days Inventory is 79.49 as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 78.92. GuruFocus rates JSE:BCF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of R14.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 372 Packaging & Containers companies, Bowler Metcalf ranks better than 58.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bowler Metcalf's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:BCF'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 61.08 Med: 78.92 Max: 98.96
Current: 68.56
During the past 13 years, Bowler Metcalf's highest Days Inventory was 98.96. The lowest was 61.08. And the median was 78.92.
JSE:BCF's Days Inventory is ranked better than 58.33% of 372
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 77.47
vs JSE:BCF: 68.56
Bowler Metcalf's Days Inventory
declined
from Dec. 2024 (94.33) to Dec. 2025 (79.49).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Bowler Metcalf's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months 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
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.24.
Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Bowler Metcalf's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
2. 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
six
months 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Bowler Metcalf Days Inventory Related Terms
Bowler Metcalf Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bowler Metcalf's Days 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.
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Bowler Metcalf's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bowler Metcalf's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bowler Metcalf's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 79.49 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 78.92. Over the past decade, Bowler Metcalf's Days Inventory has ranged from 61.08 to 98.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #155 out of 372 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 41.7%.
Is Bowler Metcalf's Days Inventory too high?
Bowler Metcalf's current Days Inventory of 79.49 is near median its 10-year median of 78.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 61.08 to a high of 98.96. The Packaging & Containers industry median Days Inventory is 77.47. Bowler Metcalf's value of 79.49 is 2.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #155 out of 372 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bowler Metcalf has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bowler Metcalf's Days Inventory compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #155 out of 372 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Bowler Metcalf in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 77.47. Bowler Metcalf's value of 79.49 is 2.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Bowler Metcalf's own Days Inventory has ranged from 61.08 to 98.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 78.92 vs. the industry median of 77.47, 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 Days Inventory for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Days Inventory among Packaging & Containers companies is 77.47, based on 372 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bowler Metcalf's current Days Inventory of 79.49 is 2.6% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Days Inventory is 77.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bowler Metcalf's current Days Inventory is 79.49, which is near median its own 10-year median of 78.92. 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 R14.78, compared to a current price of R14.00 — trading 5.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 79.49, which is near median its 10-year median of 78.92 and 2.6% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 77.47. Bowler Metcalf's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF), the current Days Inventory is 79.49 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 R14.00 is trading 5.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R14.78.
GuruFocus considers Bowler Metcalf to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:BCF:
Days Inventory: 79.49 (near median its 10-year median of 78.92)
GF Value™: R14.78 vs. price of R14.00 (5.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.6% above the Packaging & Containers median (#155 of 372)
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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