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Bowler MetcalfJSE:BCF 84 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 14.10% as of Dec. 2025, which is 907% above its 10-year median of 1.40. GuruFocus rates JSE:BCF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of R15.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 364 Packaging & Containers companies, Bowler Metcalf ranks better than 71.98% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Bowler Metcalf's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 15.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 14.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 7.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 5.60% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Bowler Metcalf was 14.70% per year. The lowest was -10.20% per year. And the median was 1.40% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Bowler Metcalf 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
JSE:BCF vs SW, PKG, IP: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Bowler Metcalf's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bowler Metcalf's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bowler Metcalf's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 14.10% mean?
Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 14.10% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. This is 907% above median its historical median of 1.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #102 out of 364 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 28%.
Is Bowler Metcalf's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Bowler Metcalf's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 14.10% is 907% above median its 10-year median of 1.40. The Packaging & Containers industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.00. Bowler Metcalf's value of 14.10% is 370% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #102 out of 364 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bowler Metcalf has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bowler Metcalf's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #102 out of 364 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Bowler Metcalf in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.00. Bowler Metcalf's value of 14.10% is 370% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.40 vs. the industry median of 3.00, 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Packaging & Containers companies is 3.00, based on 364 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bowler Metcalf's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 14.10% is 370% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bowler Metcalf's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 14.10%, which is 907% above median its own 10-year median of 1.40. 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 R15.08, compared to a current price of R14.50 — trading 3.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 14.10%, which is 907% above median its 10-year median of 1.40 and 370% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 3.00. Bowler Metcalf's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 14.10% 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 R14.50 is trading 3.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R15.08.
GuruFocus considers Bowler Metcalf to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:BCF:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 14.10% (907% above median its 10-year median of 1.40)
GF Value™: R15.08 vs. price of R14.50 (3.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 370% above the Packaging & Containers median (#102 of 364)
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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