Bowler MetcalfJSE:BCF 83 PEG Ratio is 0.96 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 2.17. GuruFocus rates JSE:BCF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of R14.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 166 Packaging & Containers companies, Bowler Metcalf ranks better than 65.66% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bowler Metcalf's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:BCF'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.93 Med: 2.17 Max: 7.34
Current: 0.96
During the past 13 years, Bowler Metcalf's highest PEG Ratio was 7.34. The lowest was 0.93. And the median was 2.17.
JSE:BCF's PEG Ratio is ranked better than 65.66% of 166
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.64
vs JSE:BCF: 0.96
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Bowler Metcalf PEG Ratio Related Terms
Bowler Metcalf PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bowler Metcalf's PEG 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 PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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 PEG Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bowler Metcalf's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bowler Metcalf's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) has a PEG Ratio of 0.96 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 2.17. Over the past decade, Bowler Metcalf's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.93 to 7.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #57 out of 166 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is Bowler Metcalf's PEG Ratio too high?
Bowler Metcalf's current PEG Ratio of 0.96 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 2.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.93 to a high of 7.34. The Packaging & Containers industry median PEG Ratio is 1.64. Bowler Metcalf's value of 0.96 is 41.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #57 out of 166 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 PEG Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #57 out of 166 companies for PEG Ratio. This puts Bowler Metcalf in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.64. Bowler Metcalf's value of 0.96 is 41.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Bowler Metcalf's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.93 to 7.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.17 vs. the industry median of 1.64, 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 PEG Ratio for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median PEG Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.64, based on 166 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bowler Metcalf's current PEG Ratio of 0.96 is 41.5% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bowler Metcalf's current PEG Ratio is 0.96, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 2.17. 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 R14.78, compared to a current price of R14.00 — trading 5.3% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 0.96, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 2.17 and 41.5% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.64. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF), the current PEG Ratio is 0.96 as of Jul. 04, 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 R14.00 is trading 5.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R14.78.
GuruFocus considers Bowler Metcalf to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:BCF:
PEG Ratio: 0.96 (56% below median its 10-year median of 2.17)
GF Value™: R14.78 vs. price of R14.00 (5.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.5% below the Packaging & Containers median (#57 of 166)
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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