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Bowler Metcalf LimitedJSE:BCF Stock Report

Market Cap R943.7m
Share Price
R13.80
R97.2
85.8% undervalued intrinsic discount
1Y10.1%
7D3.8%
Portfolio Value
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Bowler Metcalf Limited

JSE:BCF Stock Report

Market Cap: R943.7m

Bowler Metcalf (BCF) Stock Overview

Manufactures and sells rigid plastic packaging in South Africa. More details

BCF fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation3/6
Future Growth0/6
Past Performance5/6
Financial Health6/6
Dividends5/6

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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Bowler Metcalf
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceR13.80
52 Week HighR18.50
52 Week LowR12.00
Beta-0.095
1 Month Change-0.72%
3 Month Change2.22%
1 Year Change10.14%
3 Year Change57.71%
5 Year Change40.82%
Change since IPO2,503.77%

Recent News & Updates

Analysis Article Feb 06

Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) Will Pay A Dividend Of ZAR0.29

Bowler Metcalf Limited ( JSE:BCF ) will pay a dividend of ZAR0.29 on the 30th of March. This makes the dividend yield...
Analysis Article Nov 26

Bowler Metcalf Limited (JSE:BCF) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing

There wouldn't be many who think Bowler Metcalf Limited's ( JSE:BCF ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 8.4x is...

Recent updates

Analysis Article Feb 06

Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) Will Pay A Dividend Of ZAR0.29

Bowler Metcalf Limited ( JSE:BCF ) will pay a dividend of ZAR0.29 on the 30th of March. This makes the dividend yield...
Analysis Article Nov 26

Bowler Metcalf Limited (JSE:BCF) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing

There wouldn't be many who think Bowler Metcalf Limited's ( JSE:BCF ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 8.4x is...
Analysis Article Oct 29

Shareholders Will Probably Hold Off On Increasing Bowler Metcalf Limited's (JSE:BCF) CEO Compensation For The Time Being

Key Insights Bowler Metcalf's Annual General Meeting to take place on 4th of November Salary of R4.31m is part of CEO...
Analysis Article Oct 18

Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Bowler Metcalf Limited ( JSE:BCF ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 27th of...
Analysis Article Sep 12

Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) Is Increasing Its Dividend To ZAR0.44

Bowler Metcalf Limited ( JSE:BCF ) has announced that it will be increasing its periodic dividend on the 27th of...
Analysis Article Jul 25

Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...
Analysis Article Apr 12

There's Reason For Concern Over Bowler Metcalf Limited's (JSE:BCF) Price

With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 8x in South Africa, you could be forgiven for feeling...
Analysis Article Mar 13

Investors Will Want Bowler Metcalf's (JSE:BCF) Growth In ROCE To Persist

There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. One common approach is to try and...
Analysis Article Feb 12

Bowler Metcalf's (JSE:BCF) Earnings Are Of Questionable Quality

Bowler Metcalf Limited's ( JSE:BCF ) stock was strong after they recently reported robust earnings. However, our...
Analysis Article Oct 29

Shareholders May Be More Conservative With Bowler Metcalf Limited's (JSE:BCF) CEO Compensation For Now

Key Insights Bowler Metcalf to hold its Annual General Meeting on 5th of November Salary of R4.09m is part of CEO...
Analysis Article Sep 13

Bowler Metcalf Limited's (JSE:BCF) 32% Dip Still Leaving Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Its P/ERatio

Bowler Metcalf Limited ( JSE:BCF ) shares have retraced a considerable 32% in the last month, reversing a fair amount...
Analysis Article Sep 07

Bowler Metcalf's (JSE:BCF) Returns Have Hit A Wall

What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Ideally, a...
Analysis Article Jul 27

Bowler Metcalf Limited (JSE:BCF) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

There wouldn't be many who think Bowler Metcalf Limited's ( JSE:BCF ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 10x is...
Analysis Article Mar 05

Here's What To Make Of Bowler Metcalf's (JSE:BCF) Decelerating Rates Of Return

If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...
Analysis Article Nov 01

Shareholders May Not Be So Generous With Bowler Metcalf Limited's (JSE:BCF) CEO Compensation And Here's Why

Key Insights Bowler Metcalf's Annual General Meeting to take place on 7th of November Salary of R3.82m is part of CEO...
Analysis Article Sep 09

Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) Has Announced That Its Dividend Will Be Reduced To ZAR0.246

The board of Bowler Metcalf Limited ( JSE:BCF ) has announced that the dividend on 30th of October will be reduced by...
Analysis Article Jul 01

Returns On Capital At Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) Have Hit The Brakes

If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. One common approach is to try and...
Analysis Article Feb 10

Bowler Metcalf's (JSE:BCF) Shareholders Will Receive A Smaller Dividend Than Last Year

The board of Bowler Metcalf Limited ( JSE:BCF ) has announced that the dividend on 27th of March will be reduced by 19...
Analysis Article Sep 08

Returns On Capital At Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) Have Hit The Brakes

Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Firstly, we'll want...
Analysis Article May 24

There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Bowler Metcalf's (JSE:BCF) Returns On Capital

If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Firstly, we'll...
Analysis Article Feb 10

Bowler Metcalf's (JSE:BCF) Dividend Will Be R0.19

The board of Bowler Metcalf Limited ( JSE:BCF ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 28th of March, with...
Analysis Article Nov 01

Bowler Metcalf Limited's (JSE:BCF) CEO Compensation Is Looking A Bit Stretched At The Moment

Under the guidance of CEO Friedel Sass, Bowler Metcalf Limited ( JSE:BCF ) has performed reasonably well recently. This...
Analysis Article Oct 12

Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) Is Increasing Its Dividend To R0.32

Bowler Metcalf Limited ( JSE:BCF ) will increase its dividend on the 25th of October to R0.32. This will take the...
Analysis Article Mar 20

Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) Could Be A Buy For Its Upcoming Dividend

Bowler Metcalf Limited ( JSE:BCF ) is about to trade ex-dividend in the next three days. You can purchase shares before...
Analysis Article Mar 16

Introducing Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF), A Stock That Climbed 38% In The Last Year

We believe investing is smart because history shows that stock markets go higher in the long term. But if when you...
Analysis Article Feb 24

How Much Does Bowler Metcalf's (JSE:BCF) CEO Make?

Friedel Sass became the CEO of Bowler Metcalf Limited ( JSE:BCF ) in 2011, and we think it's a good time to look at the...
Analysis Article Feb 03

Key Things To Watch Out For If You Are After Bowler Metcalf Limited's (JSE:BCF) 4.6% Dividend

Dividend paying stocks like Bowler Metcalf Limited ( JSE:BCF ) tend to be popular with investors, and for good reason...
Analysis Article Jan 03

What Do The Returns On Capital At Bowler Metcalf (JSE:BCF) Tell Us?

If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Typically, we'll...
Analysis Article Dec 14

Bowler Metcalf Limited's (JSE:BCF) Stock On An Uptrend: Could Fundamentals Be Driving The Momentum?

Bowler Metcalf's (JSE:BCF) stock is up by a considerable 18% over the past three months. Given that stock prices are...
Analysis Article Nov 23

What Can We Conclude About Bowler Metcalf's (JSE:BCF) CEO Pay?

This article will reflect on the compensation paid to Friedel Sass who has served as CEO of Bowler Metcalf Limited...

Shareholder Returns

BCFZA ChemicalsZA Market
7D3.8%0.4%-1.7%
1Y10.1%87.1%19.7%

Return vs Industry: BCF underperformed the ZA Chemicals industry which returned 88.6% over the past year.

Return vs Market: BCF underperformed the ZA Market which returned 18.5% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is BCF's price volatile compared to industry and market?
BCF volatility
BCF Average Weekly Movement4.6%
Chemicals Industry Average Movement5.7%
Market Average Movement5.0%
10% most volatile stocks in ZA Market10.7%
10% least volatile stocks in ZA Market3.3%

Stable Share Price: BCF has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the ZA market.

Volatility Over Time: BCF's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
1972n/aFriedel Sasswww.bowlermetcalf.co.za

Bowler Metcalf Limited manufactures and sells rigid plastic packaging in South Africa. The company operates through the Plastic Packaging and Property Investment segments. It also invests in properties for letting to the manufacturing industry.

Bowler Metcalf Limited Fundamentals Summary

How do Bowler Metcalf's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
BCF fundamental statistics
Market capR943.71m
Earnings (TTM)R131.12m
Revenue (TTM)R983.75m
7.2x
P/E Ratio
1.0x
P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
BCF income statement (TTM)
RevenueR983.75m
Cost of RevenueR683.30m
Gross ProfitR300.45m
Other ExpensesR169.34m
EarningsR131.12m

Last Reported Earnings

Dec 31, 2025

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)1.92
Gross Margin30.54%
Net Profit Margin13.33%
Debt/Equity Ratio0%

How did BCF perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

5.0%
Current Dividend Yield
38%
Payout Ratio

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/21 02:15
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/20 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/06/30

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

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Industry and Sector Metrics

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Analyst Sources

Bowler Metcalf Limited is covered by 1 analysts. 0 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
null nullMerchantec (Proprietary) Limited