Bowler MetcalfJSE:BCF 82 PB Ratio is 1.05 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 0.99. 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 384 Packaging & Containers companies, Bowler Metcalf ranks better than 55.47% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-07-02), Bowler Metcalf's share price is R13.99. Bowler Metcalf's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R13.35. Hence, Bowler Metcalf's PB Ratio of today is 1.05.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bowler Metcalf's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:BCF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7 Med: 0.99 Max: 1.69
Current: 1.05
During the past 13 years, Bowler Metcalf's highest PB Ratio was 1.69. The lowest was 0.70. And the median was 0.99.
JSE:BCF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 55.47% of 384
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.15
vs JSE:BCF: 1.05
During the past 12 months, Bowler Metcalf's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Bowler Metcalf was 18.20% per year. The lowest was 0.50% per year. And the median was 5.30% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Bowler Metcalf PB Ratio Related Terms
Bowler Metcalf PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bowler Metcalf's PB 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.
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Bowler Metcalf's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bowler Metcalf's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bowler Metcalf's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Bowler Metcalf's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) has a PB Ratio of 1.05 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.99. Over the past decade, Bowler Metcalf's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 1.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #171 out of 384 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 44.5%.
Is Bowler Metcalf's PB Ratio too high?
Bowler Metcalf's current PB Ratio of 1.05 is near median its 10-year median of 0.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 1.69. The Packaging & Containers industry median PB Ratio is 1.15. Bowler Metcalf's value of 1.05 is 8.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #171 out of 384 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 PB Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #171 out of 384 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Bowler Metcalf in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.15. Bowler Metcalf's value of 1.05 is 8.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Bowler Metcalf's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 1.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.99 vs. the industry median of 1.15, Bowler Metcalf has consistently been below 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 PB Ratio for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median PB Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.15, based on 384 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bowler Metcalf's current PB Ratio of 1.05 is 8.7% below 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bowler Metcalf's current PB Ratio is 1.05, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.99. 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 PB Ratio is 1.05, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.99 and 8.7% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.15. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF), the current PB Ratio is 1.05 as of Jul. 02, 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 R13.99 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:
PB Ratio: 1.05 (near median its 10-year median of 0.99)
GF Value™: R14.77 vs. price of R13.99 (5.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.7% below the Packaging & Containers median (#171 of 384)
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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