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Bowler Metcalf's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R222.0 Mil. Bowler Metcalf's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R300.5 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Bowler Metcalf's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R222.0 Mil. Bowler Metcalf's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R497.3 Mil. Therefore, Bowler Metcalf's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 44.64%.
Bowler Metcalf had a gross margin of 44.64% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Bowler Metcalf was 33.47%. The lowest was 24.84%. And the median was 29.00%.
Warning Sign:
Bowler Metcalf Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.1%.
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
Bowler Metcalf Gross Profit Related Terms
Bowler Metcalf Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bowler Metcalf's Gross Profit 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 Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Profit vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bowler Metcalf's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bowler Metcalf's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R300.5 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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 Profit of R300.5 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors.
Is Bowler Metcalf's Gross Profit too high?
Bowler Metcalf's current Gross Profit is R300.5 Mil. Overall, Bowler Metcalf has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bowler Metcalf's Gross Profit compare to SW and AMCR?
Bowler Metcalf's Gross Profit of R300.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. Bowler Metcalf's current Gross Profit is R300.5 Mil. 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 R15.14, compared to a current price of R13.92 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is R300.5 Mil. Bowler Metcalf's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF), the current Gross Profit is R300.5 Mil 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 R13.92 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R15.14.
GuruFocus considers Bowler Metcalf to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:BCF:
Gross Profit: R300.5 Mil
GF Value™: R15.14 vs. price of R13.92 (8.1% 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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