Bowler MetcalfJSE:BCF 84 3-Year RORE % is 21.56 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:BCF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of R14.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 375 Packaging & Containers companies, Bowler Metcalf ranks better than 70.93% on this metric.
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Bowler Metcalf's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 21.56%.
The industry rank for Bowler Metcalf's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:BCF's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 70.93% of 375
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs JSE:BCF: 21.56
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Bowler Metcalf 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Bowler Metcalf 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bowler Metcalf's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bowler Metcalf's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bowler Metcalf's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Dec. 2025 and 3-year before.
Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) has a 3-Year RORE % of 21.56 as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #109 out of 375 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 29.1%.
Is Bowler Metcalf's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Bowler Metcalf's current 3-Year RORE % is 21.56. The Packaging & Containers industry median 3-Year RORE % is 0.36. Bowler Metcalf's value of 21.56 is 5888.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #109 out of 375 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 3-Year RORE % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #109 out of 375 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Bowler Metcalf in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 0.36. Bowler Metcalf's value of 21.56 is 5888.9% 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 3-Year RORE % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.36, based on 375 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bowler Metcalf's current 3-Year RORE % of 21.56 is 5888.9% 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bowler Metcalf's current 3-Year RORE % is 21.56. 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 R14.82, compared to a current price of R13.99 — trading 5.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 21.56 and 5888.9% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.36. 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 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF), the current 3-Year RORE % is 21.56 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 5.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R14.82.
GuruFocus considers Bowler Metcalf to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:BCF:
3-Year RORE %: 21.56
GF Value™: R14.82 vs. price of R13.99 (5.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5888.9% above the Packaging & Containers median (#109 of 375)
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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