Bowler MetcalfJSE:BCF 82 ROE % is 15.30% as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 12.54. 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 388 Packaging & Containers companies, Bowler Metcalf ranks better than 86.08% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Bowler Metcalf's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R137.0 Mil. Bowler Metcalf's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R895.4 Mil. Therefore, Bowler Metcalf's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bowler Metcalf's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:BCF'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.16 Med: 12.54 Max: 29.33
Current: 14.99
During the past 13 years, Bowler Metcalf's highest ROE % was 29.33%. The lowest was -0.16%. And the median was 12.54%.
JSE:BCF's ROE % is ranked better than 86.08% of 388
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 5.375
vs JSE:BCF: 14.99
Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
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. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
Bowler Metcalf ROE % Related Terms
Bowler Metcalf ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bowler Metcalf's ROE % 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 ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bowler Metcalf's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bowler Metcalf's ROE % 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity 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.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) has a ROE % of 15.30% as of Dec. 2025. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 12.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #54 out of 388 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 13.9%.
Is Bowler Metcalf's ROE % too high?
Bowler Metcalf's current ROE % of 15.30% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 12.54. The Packaging & Containers industry median ROE % is 5.38. Bowler Metcalf's value of 15.30% is 184.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #54 out of 388 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 ROE % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #54 out of 388 companies for ROE %. This places Bowler Metcalf in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 5.38. Bowler Metcalf's value of 15.30% is 184.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.54 vs. the industry median of 5.38, 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 ROE % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median ROE % among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.38, based on 388 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bowler Metcalf's current ROE % of 15.30% is 184.7% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median ROE % is 5.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bowler Metcalf's current ROE % is 15.30%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 12.54. 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 ROE % is 15.30%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 12.54 and 184.7% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 5.38. 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 ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF), the current ROE % is 15.30% 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:
ROE %: 15.30% (22% above median its 10-year median of 12.54)
GF Value™: R14.77 vs. price of R13.99 (5.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 184.7% above the Packaging & Containers median (#54 of 388)
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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