Dis-Chem PharmaciesJSE:DCP +1.82%88 Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.95% as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:DCP with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of R38.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 275 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Dis-Chem Pharmacies ranks worse than 81.09% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-29), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Dis-Chem Pharmacies is 0.95%.
As of today (2026-06-29), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Dis-Chem Pharmacies is 1.35%.
JSE:DCP's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 81.09% of 275
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.4
vs JSE:DCP: 0.95
During the past 12 months, Dis-Chem Pharmacies's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Dis-Chem Pharmacies was 22.50% per year. The lowest was -0.70% per year. And the median was 10.40% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
For the Pharmaceutical Retailers subindustry, Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % 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.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Forward Dividend Yield % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
ZAR 0.159187
2026-06-17
2026-06-19
2026-06-22
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
ZAR:ZAR 1.000000
ZAR 0.294173
2025-11-19
2025-11-21
2025-11-24
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
ZAR:ZAR 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* 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 Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.95% mean?
Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.95% as of Jun. 29, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Dis-Chem Pharmacies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dis-Chem Pharmacies ranks #223 out of 275 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 81.1%.
Is Dis-Chem Pharmacies' Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Dis-Chem Pharmacies' current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.95%. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.40. Dis-Chem Pharmacies' value of 0.95% is 60.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dis-Chem Pharmacies ranks #223 out of 275 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dis-Chem Pharmacies has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dis-Chem Pharmacies' Forward Dividend Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Dis-Chem Pharmacies ranks #223 out of 275 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Dis-Chem Pharmacies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.40. Dis-Chem Pharmacies' value of 0.95% is 60.4% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.40, based on 275 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dis-Chem Pharmacies's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.95% is 60.4% below 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 Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Dis-Chem Pharmacies and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dis-Chem Pharmacies's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.95%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dis-Chem Pharmacies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R38.03, compared to a current price of R33.49 — trading 11.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.95% and 60.4% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.40. Dis-Chem Pharmacies' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.95% as of Jun. 29, 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 Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dis-Chem Pharmacies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R33.49 is trading 11.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R38.03.
GuruFocus considers Dis-Chem Pharmacies to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:DCP:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 0.95%
GF Value™: R38.03 vs. price of R33.49 (11.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.4% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#223 of 275)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:DCP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Ltd is a pharmaceutical company based in South Africa. Its product portfolio includes personal care products, beauty products, healthcare and nutrition products, and dispensary and baby care products. The operating segments of the group are Retail and Wholesale. It derives maximum revenue from the Retail segment, which includes company stores, retailers of pharmaceuticals and a variety of health and beauty products, as well as pharma-logistic services and oncology and retailers of pharmaceutical products. The Wholesale segment consists of the CJ wholesale and company distribution businesses, wholesalers of pharmaceuticals, and a variety of health and beauty products. Geographically, the group carries out its business operations principally in South Africa.
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