Dis-Chem PharmaciesJSE:DCP -0.18%85 Days Inventory is 83.50 as of Feb. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 88.87. GuruFocus rates JSE:DCP with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of R38.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 493 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Dis-Chem Pharmacies ranks worse than 79.92% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:DCP'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 84.41 Med: 88.87 Max: 102.12
Current: 85
During the past 13 years, Dis-Chem Pharmacies's highest Days Inventory was 102.12. The lowest was 84.41. And the median was 88.87.
JSE:DCP's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 79.92% of 493
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 30.04
vs JSE:DCP: 85.00
Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Days Inventory
declined
from Feb. 2025 (92.42) to Feb. 2026 (83.50).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 2.19.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.36.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Days Inventory Related Terms
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory Competitor Comparison
For the Pharmaceutical Retailers subindustry, Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 83.50 as of Feb. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Dis-Chem Pharmacies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 88.87. Over the past decade, Dis-Chem Pharmacies' Days Inventory has ranged from 84.41 to 102.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Dis-Chem Pharmacies ranks #394 out of 493 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 79.9%.
Is Dis-Chem Pharmacies' Days Inventory too high?
Dis-Chem Pharmacies' current Days Inventory of 83.50 is near median its 10-year median of 88.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 84.41 to a high of 102.12. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Days Inventory is 30.04. Dis-Chem Pharmacies' value of 83.50 is 178% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dis-Chem Pharmacies ranks #394 out of 493 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 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dis-Chem Pharmacies' Days Inventory compare to competitors?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Dis-Chem Pharmacies ranks #394 out of 493 companies for Days Inventory. This places Dis-Chem Pharmacies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 30.04. Dis-Chem Pharmacies' value of 83.50 is 178% above this benchmark. Historically, Dis-Chem Pharmacies' own Days Inventory has ranged from 84.41 to 102.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 88.87 vs. the industry median of 30.04, Dis-Chem Pharmacies has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Days Inventory among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 30.04, based on 493 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dis-Chem Pharmacies's current Days Inventory of 83.50 is 178% above 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Dis-Chem Pharmacies and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 30.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dis-Chem Pharmacies's current Days Inventory is 83.50, which is near median its own 10-year median of 88.87. 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 R38.13, compared to a current price of R32.50 — trading 14.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 83.50, which is near median its 10-year median of 88.87 and 178% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 30.04. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP), the current Days Inventory is 83.50 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 R32.50 is trading 14.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R38.13.
GuruFocus considers Dis-Chem Pharmacies to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:DCP:
Days Inventory: 83.50 (near median its 10-year median of 88.87)
GF Value™: R38.13 vs. price of R32.50 (14.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 178% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#394 of 493)
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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