Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) Total Operating Expense: R145.0 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


JSE:BCF Bowler Metcalf Ltd JSE:BCF
83 GF Score
Price R13.00
GF Value R14.80
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Bowler Metcalf Total Operating Expense?

Bowler Metcalf JSE:BCF -7.14% 83 Total Operating Expense is R145.0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:BCF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of R14.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Bowler Metcalf's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R140.0 Mil. Bowler Metcalf's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R145.0 Mil.

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Bowler Metcalf Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
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Bowler Metcalf Total Operating Expense Chart

Bowler Metcalf Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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Bowler Metcalf Semi-Annual Data
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Bowler Metcalf Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating 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 R145.0 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of R145.0 Mil mean?
Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) has a Total Operating Expense of R145.0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors.
Is Bowler Metcalf's Total Operating Expense too high?
Bowler Metcalf's current Total Operating Expense is R145.0 Mil. Overall, Bowler Metcalf has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bowler Metcalf's Total Operating Expense compare to SW and PKG?
Bowler Metcalf's Total Operating Expense of R145.0 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 Total Operating Expense for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, Total Operating 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. Bowler Metcalf's current Total Operating Expense is R145.0 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R14.80, compared to a current price of R13.00 — trading 12.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is R145.0 Mil. Bowler Metcalf's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF), the current Total Operating Expense is R145.0 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 R13.00 is trading 12.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R14.80. GuruFocus considers Bowler Metcalf to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:BCF:

  • Total Operating Expense: R145.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: R14.80 vs. price of R13.00 (12.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 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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