Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) Tax Expense: R46.0 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


JSE:BCF Bowler Metcalf Ltd JSE:BCF
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What is Bowler Metcalf Tax Expense?

Bowler Metcalf JSE:BCF +0.07% 82 Tax Expense is R46.0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:BCF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of R14.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Bowler Metcalf's tax expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was R25.4 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R46.0 Mil.


Bowler Metcalf  (JSE:BCF) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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Bowler Metcalf Tax Expense Historical Data

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Bowler Metcalf Tax Expense Chart

Bowler Metcalf Annual Data
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Bowler Metcalf Semi-Annual Data
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Bowler Metcalf Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R46.0 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of R46.0 Mil mean?
Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) has a Tax Expense of R46.0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors.
Is Bowler Metcalf's Tax Expense too high?
Bowler Metcalf's current Tax Expense is R46.0 Mil. 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 Tax Expense compare to SW and PKG?
Bowler Metcalf's Tax Expense of R46.0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Expense for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Tax Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Tax Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. Bowler Metcalf's current Tax Expense is R46.0 Mil. 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 R14.78, compared to a current price of R14.00 — trading 5.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is R46.0 Mil. 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 Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF), the current Tax Expense is R46.0 Mil 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 R14.00 is trading 5.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R14.78. GuruFocus considers Bowler Metcalf to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:BCF:

  • Tax Expense: R46.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: R14.78 vs. price of R14.00 (5.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs

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

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