Bowler MetcalfJSE:BCF 82 Net Margin % is 13.77% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 13.01. 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 390 Packaging & Containers companies, Bowler Metcalf ranks better than 92.56% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Bowler Metcalf's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R68.5 Mil. Bowler Metcalf's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R497.3 Mil. Therefore, Bowler Metcalf's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 13.77%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bowler Metcalf's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:BCF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.18 Med: 13.01 Max: 39.09
Current: 13.33
JSE:BCF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 92.56% of 390
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 3.575
vs JSE:BCF: 13.33
Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Bowler Metcalf Net Margin % Related Terms
Bowler Metcalf Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bowler Metcalf's Net 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bowler Metcalf's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bowler Metcalf's Net 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.
Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) has a Net Margin % of 13.77% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #29 out of 390 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is Bowler Metcalf's Net Margin % too high?
Bowler Metcalf's current Net Margin % of 13.77% is near median its 10-year median of 13.01. The Packaging & Containers industry median Net Margin % is 3.58. Bowler Metcalf's value of 13.77% is 285.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #29 out of 390 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Net Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #29 out of 390 companies for Net Margin %. This places Bowler Metcalf in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.58. Bowler Metcalf's value of 13.77% is 285.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.01 vs. the industry median of 3.58, 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 Net Margin % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Net Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 3.58, based on 390 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bowler Metcalf's current Net Margin % of 13.77% is 285.2% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bowler Metcalf's current Net Margin % is 13.77%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.01. 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 Net Margin % is 13.77%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.01 and 285.2% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 3.58. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF), the current Net Margin % is 13.77% 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:
Net Margin %: 13.77% (near median its 10-year median of 13.01)
GF Value™: R14.77 vs. price of R13.99 (5.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 285.2% above the Packaging & Containers median (#29 of 390)
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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