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Bowler MetcalfJSE:BCF 82 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.03 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 0.03. GuruFocus rates JSE:BCF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of R14.93 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 333 Packaging & Containers companies, Bowler Metcalf ranks better than 98.5% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bowler Metcalf's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:BCF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.03 Max: 0.05
Current: 0.03
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Bowler Metcalf was 0.05. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.03.
JSE:BCF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 98.5% of 333
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.57
vs JSE:BCF: 0.03
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Bowler Metcalf Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Bowler Metcalf Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bowler Metcalf's Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bowler Metcalf's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bowler Metcalf's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.03 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf. This is near median its historical median of 0.03. Over the past decade, Bowler Metcalf's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 0.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #5 out of 333 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is Bowler Metcalf's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Bowler Metcalf's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.03 is near median its 10-year median of 0.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.05. The Packaging & Containers industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.57. Bowler Metcalf's value of 0.03 is 98.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #5 out of 333 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 Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bowler Metcalf's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #5 out of 333 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Bowler Metcalf in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.57. Bowler Metcalf's value of 0.03 is 98.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Bowler Metcalf's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 0.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.03 vs. the industry median of 2.57, Bowler Metcalf has consistently been below 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.57, based on 333 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bowler Metcalf's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.03 is 98.8% below 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bowler Metcalf's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.03, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.03. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.03, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.03 and 98.8% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.57. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.03 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:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.03 (near median its 10-year median of 0.03)
GF Value™: R14.93 vs. price of R13.30 (10.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 98.8% below the Packaging & Containers median (#5 of 333)
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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