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Bowler MetcalfJSE:BCF 84 Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:BCF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of R14.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 113 Packaging & Containers companies, Bowler Metcalf ranks worse than 884954.87% on this metric.
Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Bowler Metcalf Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Bowler Metcalf Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bowler Metcalf's Forward PE 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.
Bowler Metcalf Forward PE Ratio Chart
Bowler Metcalf Annual Data
Trend
2016-06
Forward PE Ratio
12.47
Bowler Metcalf Semi-Annual Data
2015-12
2016-06
Forward PE Ratio
13.99
12.47
JSE:BCF vs SW, PKG, IP: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Bowler Metcalf's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bowler Metcalf's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bowler Metcalf's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #999999 out of 113 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry.
Is Bowler Metcalf's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Bowler Metcalf's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #999999 out of 113 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bowler Metcalf has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bowler Metcalf's Forward PE Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #999999 out of 113 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Bowler Metcalf in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.63. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 14.63, based on 113 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bowler Metcalf's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. 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 R14.89, compared to a current price of R13.02 — trading 12.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Bowler Metcalf's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 24, 2026. 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 R13.02 is trading 12.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R14.89.
GuruFocus considers Bowler Metcalf to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:BCF:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: R14.89 vs. price of R13.02 (12.6% below fair value)
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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