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Bowler MetcalfJSE:BCF +1.23%87 Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 0.01. GuruFocus rates JSE:BCF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of R14.99 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 366 Packaging & Containers companies, Bowler Metcalf ranks better than 99.73% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bowler Metcalf's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:BCF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.01 Max: 0.01
Current: 0.01
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Bowler Metcalf was 0.01. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.01.
JSE:BCF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 99.73% of 366
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.425
vs JSE:BCF: 0.01
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Bowler Metcalf Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Bowler Metcalf Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bowler Metcalf's Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bowler Metcalf's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bowler Metcalf's Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #1 out of 366 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is Bowler Metcalf's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Bowler Metcalf's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is near median its 10-year median of 0.01. The Packaging & Containers industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Bowler Metcalf's value of 0.01 is 97.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #1 out of 366 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 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bowler Metcalf's Debt-to-Equity compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #1 out of 366 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Bowler Metcalf in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Bowler Metcalf's value of 0.01 is 97.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.01 vs. the industry median of 0.43, 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-Equity for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.43, based on 366 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bowler Metcalf's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 97.6% 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-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bowler Metcalf's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.01. 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 R14.99, compared to a current price of R13.97 — trading 6.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.01 and 97.6% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.43. Bowler Metcalf's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 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 R13.97 is trading 6.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R14.99.
GuruFocus considers Bowler Metcalf to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:BCF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.01 (near median its 10-year median of 0.01)
GF Value™: R14.99 vs. price of R13.97 (6.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 97.6% below the Packaging & Containers median (#1 of 366)
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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