Bowler MetcalfJSE:BCF 82 ROA % is 13.04% as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 11.16. 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 397 Packaging & Containers companies, Bowler Metcalf ranks better than 95.72% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Bowler Metcalf's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R137.0 Mil.
Bowler Metcalf's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R1,050.7 Mil. Therefore, Bowler Metcalf's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 13.04%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bowler Metcalf's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:BCF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.14 Med: 11.16 Max: 25.86
Current: 12.88
During the past 13 years, Bowler Metcalf's highest ROA % was 25.86%. The lowest was -0.14%. And the median was 11.16%.
JSE:BCF's ROA % is ranked better than 95.72% of 397
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.73
vs JSE:BCF: 12.88
Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % 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 ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Bowler Metcalf ROA % Related Terms
Bowler Metcalf ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bowler Metcalf's ROA % 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bowler Metcalf's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bowler Metcalf's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) has a ROA % of 13.04% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 11.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #17 out of 397 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 4.3%.
Is Bowler Metcalf's ROA % too high?
Bowler Metcalf's current ROA % of 13.04% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 11.16. The Packaging & Containers industry median ROA % is 2.73. Bowler Metcalf's value of 13.04% is 377.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #17 out of 397 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 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bowler Metcalf's ROA % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #17 out of 397 companies for ROA %. This places Bowler Metcalf in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.73. Bowler Metcalf's value of 13.04% is 377.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.16 vs. the industry median of 2.73, 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 ROA % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median ROA % among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.73, based on 397 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bowler Metcalf's current ROA % of 13.04% is 377.7% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median ROA % is 2.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bowler Metcalf's current ROA % is 13.04%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 11.16. 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 ROA % is 13.04%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 11.16 and 377.7% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.73. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF), the current ROA % 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 R13.99 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:
ROA %: 13.04% (17% above median its 10-year median of 11.16)
GF Value™: R14.77 vs. price of R13.99 (5.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 377.7% above the Packaging & Containers median (#17 of 397)
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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