Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Interest Expense: R-554 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)


JSE:DCP Dis-Chem Pharmacies Ltd JSE:DCP
85 GF Score
Price R32.60
GF Value R38.16
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Dis-Chem Pharmacies Interest Expense?

Dis-Chem Pharmacies JSE:DCP +0.34% 85 Interest Expense is R-554 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:DCP with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of R38.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Dis-Chem Pharmacies's interest expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R -275 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R-554 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R -1,052 Mil. Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R -275 Mil. Dis-Chem Pharmacies did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies  (JSE:DCP) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R-275 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R-1,052 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R3,758 Mil.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Dis-Chem Pharmacies did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Interest Expense
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Dis-Chem Pharmacies Semi-Annual Data
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Dis-Chem Pharmacies Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R-554 Mil.

* 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 Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of R-554 Mil mean?
Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) has a Interest Expense of R-554 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Dis-Chem Pharmacies and its competitors.
Is Dis-Chem Pharmacies' Interest Expense too high?
Dis-Chem Pharmacies' current Interest Expense is R-554 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' Interest Expense compare to competitors?
Dis-Chem Pharmacies' Interest Expense of R-554 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 Interest Expense for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Dis-Chem Pharmacies and its competitors. Dis-Chem Pharmacies's current Interest Expense is R-554 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 R38.16, compared to a current price of R32.60 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-554 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 Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP), the current Interest Expense is R-554 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 R32.60 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R38.16. GuruFocus considers Dis-Chem Pharmacies to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:DCP:

  • Interest Expense: R-554 Mil
  • GF Value™: R38.16 vs. price of R32.60 (14.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 3 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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