Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Dis-Chem Pharmacies's shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 856 Mil.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies's quarterly shares outstanding
declined
from Aug. 2025 (857 Mil) to Feb. 2026 (856 Mil).
It means Dis-Chem Pharmaciesbought back shares from Aug. 2025 to Feb. 2026 .
Dis-Chem Pharmacies's annual shares outstanding
declined
from Feb. 2025 (857 Mil) to Feb. 2026 (856 Mil).
It means Dis-Chem Pharmaciesbought back shares from Feb. 2025 to Feb. 2026 .
A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.
Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.
Be Aware
Warren Buffett looks for consistency and upward long term trend. Because of share repurchase it is possible for net earnings trend to differ from EPS trend. He preferred net income over EPS. The companies with durable competitive advantage companies report higher % net earnings to total revenues.
Important: If a company is showing net earnings history greater than 20% on total revenues, it is probably benefiting from a long term competitive advantage.
If net earnings is less than 10%, likely to be in a highly competitive business.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Shares Outstanding (EOP) Related Terms
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Shares Outstanding (EOP) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Shares Outstanding (EOP) can be seen below:
* 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.
For the Pharmaceutical Retailers subindustry, Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Shares Outstanding (EOP), along with its competitors' market caps and Shares Outstanding (EOP) 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 Shares Outstanding (EOP) vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Shares Outstanding (EOP) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Shares Outstanding (EOP) falls into.
Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.
Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.
What does a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 856 Mil mean?
Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) has a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 856 Mil as of Feb. 2026. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Dis-Chem Pharmacies and its competitors.
Is Dis-Chem Pharmacies' Shares Outstanding (EOP) too high?
Dis-Chem Pharmacies' current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 856 Mil. Overall, Dis-Chem Pharmacies has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dis-Chem Pharmacies' Shares Outstanding (EOP) compare to competitors?
Dis-Chem Pharmacies' Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 856 Mil can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Outstanding (EOP) for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Shares Outstanding (EOP) depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (EOP) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Shares Outstanding (EOP) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (EOP) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Dis-Chem Pharmacies and its competitors. Dis-Chem Pharmacies's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 856 Mil. 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 R38.09, compared to a current price of R32.62 — trading 14.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 856 Mil. Dis-Chem Pharmacies' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (EOP) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (EOP) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP), the current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 856 Mil as of Feb. 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 R32.62 is trading 14.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of R38.09.
GuruFocus considers Dis-Chem Pharmacies to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:DCP:
Shares Outstanding (EOP): 856 Mil
GF Value™: R38.09 vs. price of R32.62 (14.4% below fair value)
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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