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Bowler MetcalfJSE:BCF -7.08%83 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.76 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 6.14. GuruFocus rates JSE:BCF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of R14.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 245 Packaging & Containers companies, Bowler Metcalf ranks better than 79.59% on this metric.
Bowler Metcalf's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.76.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bowler Metcalf's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:BCF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.2 Med: 6.14 Max: 8.82
Current: 6.76
During the past 13 years, Bowler Metcalf's highest Yield on Cost was 8.82. The lowest was 3.20. And the median was 6.14.
JSE:BCF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 79.59% of 245
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 3.07
vs JSE:BCF: 6.76
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Bowler Metcalf 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
JSE:BCF vs SW, PKG, IP: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Bowler Metcalf's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bowler Metcalf's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bowler Metcalf's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Bowler Metcalf is calculated as
Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.76 as of Jul. 22, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 6.14. Over the past decade, Bowler Metcalf's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.20 to 8.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #50 out of 245 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is Bowler Metcalf's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Bowler Metcalf's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.76 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 6.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.20 to a high of 8.82. The Packaging & Containers industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.07. Bowler Metcalf's value of 6.76 is 120.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #50 out of 245 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 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bowler Metcalf's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Bowler Metcalf ranks #50 out of 245 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Bowler Metcalf in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.07. Bowler Metcalf's value of 6.76 is 120.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Bowler Metcalf's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.20 to 8.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.14 vs. the industry median of 3.07, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Packaging & Containers companies is 3.07, based on 245 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bowler Metcalf's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.76 is 120.2% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Bowler Metcalf and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bowler Metcalf's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.76, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 6.14. 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 R14.88, compared to a current price of R13.00 — trading 12.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.76, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 6.14 and 120.2% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 3.07. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.76 as of Jul. 22, 2026. 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 12.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R14.88.
GuruFocus considers Bowler Metcalf to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:BCF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.76 (10% above median its 10-year median of 6.14)
GF Value™: R14.88 vs. price of R13.00 (12.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 120.2% above the Packaging & Containers median (#50 of 245)
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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