Bowler MetcalfJSE:BCF 82 Gross Margin % is 44.64% as of Dec. 2025, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 29.00. GuruFocus rates JSE:BCF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of R14.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 379 Packaging & Containers companies, Bowler Metcalf ranks better than 72.56% on this metric.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Bowler Metcalf had a gross margin of 44.64% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Bowler Metcalf Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bowler Metcalf Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bowler Metcalf's Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bowler Metcalf's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bowler Metcalf's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) has a Gross Margin % of 44.64% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 29.00. Over the past decade, Bowler Metcalf's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.84 to 33.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #104 out of 379 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 27.4%.
Is Bowler Metcalf's Gross Margin % too high?
Bowler Metcalf's current Gross Margin % of 44.64% is 54% above median its 10-year median of 29.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.84 to a high of 33.47. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Bowler Metcalf's value of 44.64% is 109.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #104 out of 379 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bowler Metcalf has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bowler Metcalf's Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #104 out of 379 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Bowler Metcalf in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Bowler Metcalf's value of 44.64% is 109.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Bowler Metcalf's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.84 to 33.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.00 vs. the industry median of 21.28, 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 Gross Margin % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.28, based on 379 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bowler Metcalf's current Gross Margin % of 44.64% is 109.8% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bowler Metcalf's current Gross Margin % is 44.64%, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 29.00. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R14.77, compared to a current price of R13.99 — trading 5.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.64%, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 29.00 and 109.8% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.28. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF), the current Gross Margin % is 44.64% 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 R13.99 is trading 5.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R14.77.
GuruFocus considers Bowler Metcalf to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:BCF:
Gross Margin %: 44.64% (54% above median its 10-year median of 29.00)
GF Value™: R14.77 vs. price of R13.99 (5.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 109.8% above the Packaging & Containers median (#104 of 379)
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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