Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) Growth Rank: 4 (As of Aug. 31, 2026) — 33% Below Median

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JSE:BCF Bowler Metcalf Ltd JSE:BCF
83 GF Score
Price R14.50
GF Value R15.10
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Bowler Metcalf Growth Rank?

Bowler Metcalf JSE:BCF 83 Growth Rank is 4 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates JSE:BCF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of R15.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Bowler Metcalf has the Growth Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

Bowler Metcalf Growth Rank Related Terms

JSE:BCF vs SW, AMCR, PKG: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Bowler Metcalf's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bowler Metcalf's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bowler Metcalf's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 4 mean?
Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) has a Growth Rank of 4 as of Aug. 31, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Bowler Metcalf's Growth Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00.
Is Bowler Metcalf's Growth Rank too high?
Bowler Metcalf's current Growth Rank of 4 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 8.00. 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 Growth Rank compare to SW and AMCR?
Bowler Metcalf's Growth Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. Historically, Bowler Metcalf's own Growth Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. Bowler Metcalf's current Growth Rank is 4, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 R15.10, compared to a current price of R14.50 — trading 4% below its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 4, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Bowler Metcalf's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF), the current Growth Rank is 4 as of Aug. 31, 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 R14.50 is trading 4% below its estimated GF Value™ of R15.10. GuruFocus considers Bowler Metcalf to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:BCF:

  • Growth Rank: 4 (33% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: R15.10 vs. price of R14.50 (4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 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

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