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Bowler MetcalfJSE:BCF 84 Receivables Turnover is 3.02 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:BCF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of R14.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 393 Packaging & Containers companies, Bowler Metcalf ranks better than 55.22% on this metric.
The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Bowler Metcalf's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R497.3 Mil. Bowler Metcalf's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R164.9 Mil.
Hence, Bowler Metcalf's Receivables Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.02.
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
Bowler Metcalf Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Bowler Metcalf Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bowler Metcalf's Receivables Turnover 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.
JSE:BCF vs SW, PKG, IP: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Bowler Metcalf's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bowler Metcalf's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bowler Metcalf's Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover of 3.02 as of Dec. 2025. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #176 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 44.8%.
Is Bowler Metcalf's Receivables Turnover too high?
Bowler Metcalf's current Receivables Turnover is 3.02. The Packaging & Containers industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.46. Bowler Metcalf's value of 3.02 is 44.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #176 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bowler Metcalf has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bowler Metcalf's Receivables Turnover compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #176 out of 393 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts Bowler Metcalf in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.46. Bowler Metcalf's value of 3.02 is 44.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.46, based on 393 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bowler Metcalf's current Receivables Turnover of 3.02 is 44.7% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 5.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bowler Metcalf's current Receivables Turnover is 3.02. 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 R14.86, compared to a current price of R13.99 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 3.02 and 44.7% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 5.46. Bowler Metcalf's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF), the current Receivables Turnover is 3.02 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 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R14.86.
GuruFocus considers Bowler Metcalf to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:BCF:
Receivables Turnover: 3.02
GF Value™: R14.86 vs. price of R13.99 (5.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.7% below the Packaging & Containers median (#176 of 393)
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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