Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) ROCE %: 17.25% (As of Dec. 2025)

What is Bowler Metcalf ROCE %?

Bowler Metcalf JSE:BCF 82 ROCE % is 17.25% as of Dec. 2025. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Bowler Metcalf's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 17.25%.

Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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Bowler Metcalf ROCE % Historical Data

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Bowler Metcalf ROCE % Chart

Bowler Metcalf Annual Data

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17.35

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18.32

18.56

Bowler Metcalf Semi-Annual Data
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Bowler Metcalf ROCE % Calculation

Bowler Metcalf's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Jun. 2025 )		(A: Jun. 2024 )		(A: Jun. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Jun. 2025 )		(A: Jun. 2024 )		(A: Jun. 2025 )
	=	164.375	/	( ( (917.939 - 76.998)	+	(1030.632 - 100.041) )	/ 2 )
	=	164.375	/	( (840.941	+	930.591)	/ 2 )
	=	164.375	/	885.766
	=	18.56 %

Bowler Metcalf's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Jun. 2025 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Jun. 2025 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	164	/	( ( (1030.632 - 100.041)	+	(1070.7 - 99.3) )	/ 2 )
	=	164	/	( ( 930.591	+	971.4 )	/ 2 )
	=	164	/	950.9955
	=	17.25 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 17.25% mean?

Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) has a ROCE % of 17.25% as of Dec. 2025.

Is Bowler Metcalf's ROCE % too high?

Bowler Metcalf's current ROCE % is 17.25%. The Packaging & Containers industry median ROCE % is 7.15. Bowler Metcalf's value of 17.25% is 141.3% above this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to SW and PKG?

Bowler Metcalf's ROCE % of 17.25% can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.15. Bowler Metcalf's value of 17.25% is 141.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good ROCE % for a Packaging & Containers company?

The median ROCE % among Packaging & Containers companies is 7.15, based on 389 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bowler Metcalf's current ROCE % of 17.25% is 141.3% 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 ROCE % mean?

A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median ROCE % is 7.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bowler Metcalf's current ROCE % is 17.25%. 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 ROCE % is 17.25% and 141.3% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 7.15. 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 ROCE % calculated?

ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF), the current ROCE % is 17.25% 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:

ROCE %: 17.25%
GF Value™: R14.77 vs. price of R13.99 (5.3% below fair value)
GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs
Industry Position: 141.3% above the Packaging & Containers median

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

Industry Consumer Cyclical Packaging & Containers

Comparable Companies JSE:TPC JSE:MPT JSE:NPK SW PKG IP AMCR BALL AVY CCK TSX:CCL.A SZSE:002812 OHEL:STERV SZSE:002831 XSWX:SIGN REYN SON SLGN TSE:5901 GEF

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

Website https://www.bowler.co.za

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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