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Dis-Chem Pharmacies JSE:DCP Stock Report

Last Price

R30.62

Market Cap

R26.3b

7D

-2.3%

1Y

14.3%

Updated

24 Apr, 2024

Data

Company Financials +

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited

JSE:DCP Stock Report

Market Cap: R26.3b

DCP Stock Overview

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the retail and wholesale of pharmaceuticals in South Africa.

DCP fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation1/6
Future Growth5/6
Past Performance3/6
Financial Health6/6
Dividends0/6

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited Competitors

Price History & Performance

Summary of all time highs, changes and price drops for Dis-Chem Pharmacies
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceR30.62
52 Week HighR34.13
52 Week LowR21.54
Beta0.20
1 Month Change-6.99%
3 Month Change2.20%
1 Year Change14.25%
3 Year Change29.80%
5 Year Change13.49%
Change since IPO42.55%

Recent News & Updates

Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around

Apr 17
Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around

Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Feb 26
Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

Dec 30
Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

Recent updates

Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around

Apr 17
Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around

Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Feb 26
Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

Dec 30
Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Presents An Opportunity

Sep 07
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Presents An Opportunity

Here's Why Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Aug 16
Here's Why Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Will Want To Turn Around Its Return Trends

Jul 31
Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Will Want To Turn Around Its Return Trends

Is Now The Time To Put Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) On Your Watchlist?

May 09
Is Now The Time To Put Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) On Your Watchlist?

There Are Reasons To Feel Uneasy About Dis-Chem Pharmacies' (JSE:DCP) Returns On Capital

Mar 29
There Are Reasons To Feel Uneasy About Dis-Chem Pharmacies' (JSE:DCP) Returns On Capital

Is Now The Time To Put Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) On Your Watchlist?

Jan 14
Is Now The Time To Put Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) On Your Watchlist?

Returns On Capital At Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Paint A Concerning Picture

Nov 04
Returns On Capital At Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Paint A Concerning Picture

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited (JSE:DCP) Shares Could Be 24% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Oct 04
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited (JSE:DCP) Shares Could Be 24% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Passed With Ease

Sep 01
We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Passed With Ease

Some Investors May Be Worried About Dis-Chem Pharmacies' (JSE:DCP) Returns On Capital

Jul 04
Some Investors May Be Worried About Dis-Chem Pharmacies' (JSE:DCP) Returns On Capital

A Look At The Fair Value Of Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited (JSE:DCP)

Jun 21
A Look At The Fair Value Of Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited (JSE:DCP)

Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Jun 08
Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

The Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited (JSE:DCP) Yearly Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts

May 25
The Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited (JSE:DCP) Yearly Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts

Is Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) A Risky Investment?

Feb 23
Is Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) A Risky Investment?

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited's (JSE:DCP) Price In Tune With Earnings

Feb 08
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited's (JSE:DCP) Price In Tune With Earnings

I Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Passed With Ease

Dec 13
I Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Passed With Ease

Dis-Chem Pharmacies' (JSE:DCP) Strong Earnings Are Of Good Quality

Nov 09
Dis-Chem Pharmacies' (JSE:DCP) Strong Earnings Are Of Good Quality

Shareholder Returns

DCPZA Consumer RetailingZA Market
7D-2.3%0.02%0.3%
1Y14.3%-1.4%-4.6%

Return vs Industry: DCP exceeded the ZA Consumer Retailing industry which returned -1.4% over the past year.

Return vs Market: DCP exceeded the ZA Market which returned -4.6% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is DCP's price volatile compared to industry and market?
DCP volatility
DCP Average Weekly Movement3.6%
Consumer Retailing Industry Average Movement3.3%
Market Average Movement5.0%
10% most volatile stocks in ZA Market11.7%
10% least volatile stocks in ZA Market2.9%

Stable Share Price: DCP has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months.

Volatility Over Time: DCP's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
1978n/aRui Moraisdischemgroup.com

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the retail and wholesale of pharmaceuticals in South Africa. The company operates through two segments, Retail and Wholesale. It owns and operates a chain of retail stores that offers a range of products, including dispensary, personal care and beauty, healthcare and nutrition, baby care, and other products; and offers ancillary services such as clinics, and hair and beauty salons.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited Fundamentals Summary

How do Dis-Chem Pharmacies's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
DCP fundamental statistics
Market capR26.35b
Earnings (TTM)R898.61m
Revenue (TTM)R34.19b

29.3x

P/E Ratio

0.8x

P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
DCP income statement (TTM)
RevenueR34.19b
Cost of RevenueR26.46b
Gross ProfitR7.73b
Other ExpensesR6.84b
EarningsR898.61m

Last Reported Earnings

Aug 31, 2023

Next Earnings Date

May 31, 2024

Earnings per share (EPS)1.05
Gross Margin22.62%
Net Profit Margin2.63%
Debt/Equity Ratio46.6%

How did DCP perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

1.4%

Current Dividend Yield

40%

Payout Ratio
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