Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Cash per Share: R0.58 (As of Feb. 2026)

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JSE:DCP Dis-Chem Pharmacies Ltd JSE:DCP
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Price R27.26
GF Value R38.69
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Dis-Chem Pharmacies Cash per Share?

Dis-Chem Pharmacies JSE:DCP +0.11% 80 Cash per Share is R0.58 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:DCP with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of R38.69 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Cash per Share is calculated as Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R0.58.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies  (JSE:DCP) Cash per Share Explanation

Cash per Share represents the liquidity of a compant's assets. A high level of Cash per Share suggests that there's enough money on hand for a company to cover any emergencies and that the company has adequate money to reinvest its business or pay dividends to investors. However, if the ratio is too high, it can also suggeust the inefficiency of management for not making a full usage of the cash.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Cash per Share Related Terms

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Cash per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Cash per Share 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.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Cash per Share Chart

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Cash per Share
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Dis-Chem Pharmacies Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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Dis-Chem Pharmacies Cash per Share Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's available cash, including easy to liquidate short-term investment, to its total number of shares outstanding. The result indicates the percentage of a company's share price that is available to spend on company's activities, such as strengthening the business, paying down the debt and making dividend payment to shareholders. It's a reliable indicator of a company's financial health.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash per Share= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities /Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=499.756/856
=0.58

Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash per Share= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities /Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=499.756/856
=0.58

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash per Share →
What does a Cash per Share of R0.58 mean?
Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) has a Cash per Share of R0.58 as of Feb. 2026. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for Dis-Chem Pharmacies and its competitors.
Is Dis-Chem Pharmacies' Cash per Share too high?
Dis-Chem Pharmacies' current Cash per Share is R0.58. Overall, Dis-Chem Pharmacies has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dis-Chem Pharmacies' Cash per Share compare to competitors?
Dis-Chem Pharmacies' Cash per Share of R0.58 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 Cash per Share for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Cash per Share depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, Cash per Share 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 Cash per Share mean?
A high Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for Dis-Chem Pharmacies and its competitors. Dis-Chem Pharmacies's current Cash per Share is R0.58. 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 Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R38.69, compared to a current price of R27.26 — trading 29.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash per Share is R0.58. Dis-Chem Pharmacies' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash per Share calculated?
Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP), the current Cash per Share is R0.58 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 R27.26 is trading 29.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R38.69. GuruFocus considers Dis-Chem Pharmacies to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:DCP:

  • Cash per Share: R0.58
  • GF Value™: R38.69 vs. price of R27.26 (29.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 23 Stag Road, Glen Austin, Midrand, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 1685
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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