The historical rank and industry rank for Dis-Chem Pharmacies's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:DCP'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.27 Med: 1.05 Max: 3.73
Current: 1.61
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Dis-Chem Pharmacies was 3.73%. The lowest was -1.27%. And the median was 1.05%.
JSE:DCP's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 54.71% of 669
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 3.39
vs JSE:DCP: 1.61
Dis-Chem Pharmacies FCF Margin % Related Terms
Dis-Chem Pharmacies FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dis-Chem Pharmacies's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Dis-Chem Pharmacies's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dis-Chem Pharmacies's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % of -2.41% as of Feb. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Dis-Chem Pharmacies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dis-Chem Pharmacies ranks #366 out of 669 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 54.7%.
Is Dis-Chem Pharmacies' FCF Margin % too high?
Dis-Chem Pharmacies' current FCF Margin % is -2.41%. Based on the distribution chart, Dis-Chem Pharmacies ranks #366 out of 669 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' FCF Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Dis-Chem Pharmacies ranks #366 out of 669 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Dis-Chem Pharmacies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.39. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 3.39, based on 669 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Dis-Chem Pharmacies and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dis-Chem Pharmacies's current FCF Margin % is -2.41%. 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 R32.89 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -2.41%. Dis-Chem Pharmacies' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP), the current FCF Margin % is -2.41% 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 R32.89 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R38.03.
GuruFocus considers Dis-Chem Pharmacies to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:DCP:
FCF Margin %: -2.41%
GF Value™: R38.03 vs. price of R32.89 (13.5% 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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