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Bowler MetcalfJSE:BCF -7.08%84 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.04% as of Dec. 2025, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 11.21. GuruFocus rates JSE:BCF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of R14.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 401 Packaging & Containers companies, Bowler Metcalf ranks better than 94.26% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Bowler Metcalf's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R137.0 Mil. Bowler Metcalf's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R1,050.7 Mil. Therefore, Bowler Metcalf's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 13.04%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bowler Metcalf's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:BCF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.14 Med: 11.21 Max: 26.02
Current: 12.88
During the past 13 years, Bowler Metcalf's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 26.02%. The lowest was -0.14%. And the median was 11.21%.
JSE:BCF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 94.26% of 401
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.93
vs JSE:BCF: 12.88
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Bowler Metcalf Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Bowler Metcalf Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bowler Metcalf's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Bowler Metcalf's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bowler Metcalf's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bowler Metcalf's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 13.04% mean?
Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 13.04% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 11.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #23 out of 401 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is Bowler Metcalf's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Bowler Metcalf's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 13.04% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 11.21. The Packaging & Containers industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93. Bowler Metcalf's value of 13.04% is 345.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #23 out of 401 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 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bowler Metcalf's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #23 out of 401 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Bowler Metcalf in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93. Bowler Metcalf's value of 13.04% is 345.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.21 vs. the industry median of 2.93, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.93, based on 401 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bowler Metcalf's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 13.04% is 345.1% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bowler Metcalf's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.04%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 11.21. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R14.88, compared to a current price of R13.00 — trading 12.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.04%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 11.21 and 345.1% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.93. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.04% 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 R13.00 is trading 12.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R14.88.
GuruFocus considers Bowler Metcalf to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:BCF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 13.04% (16% above median its 10-year median of 11.21)
GF Value™: R14.88 vs. price of R13.00 (12.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 345.1% above the Packaging & Containers median (#23 of 401)
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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