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Bowler Metcalf Limited

Bowler Metcalf Limited

JJSE:BCF
1,305.00
ZAC
-9.00
(-0.68%)
95.67BMarket Cap
2013 Y
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
7.98
5.15
6.04
6.03
7.01
7.04
6.64
7.52
8.84
9.46
10.33
12.52
13.79
- -
Basic EPS, GAAP
0.67
0.73
2.85
0.79
-0.01
1.71
2.59
1.11
1.27
1.16
0.99
1.56
1.78
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
0.43
0.19
0.11
0.02
0.76
- -
-3.3
0.69
0.04
-1.33
0.66
-0.05
0.54
- -
Dividend per Share
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Book Value per Share
5.2
5.58
8.06
8.44
8.06
9.34
8.58
9.43
10.22
10.01
10.59
11.66
12.81
13.38
Tangible Book Value per Share
5
5.38
8.01
8.38
8.01
9.28
8.52
9.38
10.18
9.96
10.56
11.66
12.81
13.38
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
81
82
82
83
83
82
82
74
72
71
69
69
69
68
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
650
423
498
499
581
577
542
559
636
673
717
861
946
- -
Operating Margin (%)
10.75
15.69
18.54
14.04
18.59
16.59
11.73
16.09
17.5
14.87
10.16
14.04
15.07
- -
Depreciation Expense
39
32
26
24
16
- -
- -
- -
22
19
23
24
27
- -
Net Income, GAAP
55
60
235
66
-1
140
212
82
91
83
69
107
122
- -
Effective Tax Rate (%)
26.71
26.47
28.79
24.03
29.49
28.15
28.08
28.46
27.82
27.75
25.63
26.65
25.65
- -
Profit Margin (%)
8.44
14.22
47.25
13.13
-0.18
24.3
39.09
14.76
14.4
12.28
9.58
12.47
12.89
- -
Working Capital
242
278
316
338
301
657
529
531
387
404
410
437
439
470
LT Debt
18
2
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
1
- -
1
- -
- -
3
- -
Total Equity
424
460
668
699
661
766
679
681
733
704
728
802
876
915
Return on Invested Capital (%)
11.42
10.64
11.01
8.84
11.25
9.74
6.39
9.5
11.41
10.05
7.55
11.62
12.53
- -
Return on Capital (%)
11.9
13.09
41.13
9.59
-0.15
19.66
29.33
12.15
12.93
11.48
9.57
14.02
14.48
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)
12.99
13.62
41.74
9.6
-0.16
19.66
29.33
12.13
12.94
11.51
9.59
14.03
14.53
- -

Capital Structure

ZAR

•

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'25
Jun'25
Dec'26
ST Debt
- -
7
7
LT Borrowings
- -
- -
- -
LT Finance Leases
- -
3
- -
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
69
68
68
Market Capitalization
937
879
957

Working Capital

ZAR

•

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'25
Jun'25
Dec'26
Total Current Assets
498
539
569
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
118
236
259
Accounts Receivable, Net
192
151
179
Inventories
145
129
111
Total Current Liabilities
78
100
99
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
- -
7
7
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

ZAR

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
3.05%
5.29%
9.21%
Free Cash Flow
- -
-970.52%
-1,250.28%
Net Income, GAAP
-1,331.52%
10.84%
13.6%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
6.91%
11.23%
9.87%
Total Cash Common Dividend
- -
- -
- -

Semi-annual Revenue

ZAR

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2024
- -
- -
861
2025
- -
- -
946
2026
- -
- -
- -

Semi-annual Earnings Per Share

ZAR

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2024
- -
- -
1.56
2025
- -
- -
1.78
2026
- -
- -
- -

Semi-annual Dividends Per Share

ZAR

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2024
- -
- -
- -
2025
- -
- -
- -
2026
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

Company Profile APIChatGPT
CEO
Paul Friederich Sass
Full Time Employees
1,015
Sector
Producer manufacturing
Industry
Miscellaneous manufacturing
Address
15 Harris Drive Cape Town WC South Africa 7800
IPO Date
Jul 1, 1992
Website
bowlermetcalf.co.za
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Business
Bowler Metcalf Limited is a South African company primarily engaged in the manufacture, sale, and distribution of packaging products. Its core offerings include industrial and consumer packaging solutions such as plastic containers, jars, bottles, closures, and related accessories. The company serves diverse sectors including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, and chemicals, providing both standard and customized packaging solutions to meet client needs. Established in 1936, Bowler Metcalf is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, and operates predominantly within the South African market with an expanding footprint in select African regions. In terms of recent developments, Bowler Metcalf has focused on strengthening its strategic partnerships and enhancing product innovation to meet evolving market demands. Over the past 1-2 years, the company has expanded its product portfolio with new packaging solutions designed to improve sustainability and recyclability, reflecting a broader industry trend towards environmentally friendly products. Additionally, Bowler Metcalf has enhanced operational efficiencies through technology integration in manufacturing and supply chain processes, though no major acquisitions or rebrandings have been reported during this period. The company operates within the packaging industry segment, targeting business clients in sectors requiring reliable packaging solutions for their products. Its products include a wide range of industrial and retail packaging types, with a focus on plastic packaging that supports product preservation and branding. Bowler Metcalf is affiliated with or part of larger corporate structures within the packaging industry, positioning itself as a key player in the South African packaging and container market. The company continues to prioritize innovation and customer service to maintain competitive advantage and support customer growth across its geographic markets.