Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) Interest Expense: R-0.4 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

What is Bowler Metcalf Interest Expense?

Bowler Metcalf JSE:BCF -7.14% 83 Interest Expense is R-0.4 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:BCF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of R14.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Bowler Metcalf's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R 0.0 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R-0.4 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Bowler Metcalf's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R 82.0 Mil. Bowler Metcalf's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R 0.0 Mil. GuruFocus does not calculate Bowler Metcalf's interest coverage with the available data. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Bowler Metcalf's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R0.0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R82.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R0.2 Mil.

Bowler Metcalf's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

GuruFocus does not calculate Bowler Metcalf's interest coverage with the available data.

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Bowler Metcalf Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

Bowler Metcalf Interest Expense Historical Data

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Bowler Metcalf Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 R-0.4 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of R-0.4 Mil mean?

Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) has a Interest Expense of R-0.4 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors.

Is Bowler Metcalf's Interest Expense too high?

Bowler Metcalf's current Interest Expense is R-0.4 Mil. Overall, Bowler Metcalf has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Bowler Metcalf's Interest Expense compare to SW and PKG?

Bowler Metcalf's Interest Expense of R-0.4 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 Interest Expense for a Packaging & Containers company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?

A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. Bowler Metcalf's current Interest Expense is R-0.4 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R14.80, compared to a current price of R13.00 — trading 12.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-0.4 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 Interest Expense calculated?

Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF), the current Interest Expense is R-0.4 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 R13.00 is trading 12.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R14.80. GuruFocus considers Bowler Metcalf to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:BCF:

Interest Expense: R-0.4 Mil
GF Value™: R14.80 vs. price of R13.00 (12.2% below fair value)
GF Score™: 83/100 with 2 warning signs

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 Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Packaging & Containers

Comparable Companies JSE:TPC JSE:MPT JSE:NPK SW PKG IP AMCR BALL AVY CCK TSX:CCL.A SZSE:002812 OHEL:STERV SZSE:002831 XSWX:SIGN REYN SON SLGN TSE:5901 GEF

Address 15 Harris Drive, Ottery, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 7800

Website https://www.bowler.co.za

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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