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Dis-Chem PharmaciesJSE:DCP -0.92%85 Buyback Yield % is 0.22 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 214% above its 10-year median of 0.07. GuruFocus rates JSE:DCP with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of R38.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 273 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Dis-Chem Pharmacies ranks better than 64.47% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback 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 Buyback Yield % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* 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.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.22 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Dis-Chem Pharmacies and its competitors. This is 214% above median its historical median of 0.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Dis-Chem Pharmacies ranks #97 out of 273 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 35.5%.
Is Dis-Chem Pharmacies' Buyback Yield % too high?
Dis-Chem Pharmacies' current Buyback Yield % of 0.22 is 214% above median its 10-year median of 0.07. Based on the distribution chart, Dis-Chem Pharmacies ranks #97 out of 273 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Buyback Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Dis-Chem Pharmacies ranks #97 out of 273 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Dis-Chem Pharmacies in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Dis-Chem Pharmacies and its competitors. Dis-Chem Pharmacies's current Buyback Yield % is 0.22, which is 214% above median its own 10-year median of 0.07. 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 R38.23, compared to a current price of R32.20 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.22, which is 214% above median its 10-year median of 0.07. 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 Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.22 as of Jul. 18, 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 R32.20 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R38.23.
GuruFocus considers Dis-Chem Pharmacies to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:DCP:
Buyback Yield %: 0.22 (214% above median its 10-year median of 0.07)
GF Value™: R38.23 vs. price of R32.20 (15.8% 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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