Dis-Chem Pharmacies's total inventories for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R7,908 Mil. Dis-Chem Pharmacies's average total inventories from the quarter that ended in Aug. 2025 to the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R7,720 Mil.
In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, inventory is only considered worth half of its book value. Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R-10.78.
Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 83.50.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that 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 quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.36.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Total Inventories Explanation
Inventory control is an important part of business operation. If a company does not have enough inventory, it may not be able to meet customers' required delivery time. If it has too much inventory, the cost of holding the inventory can be high.
1. In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), inventory is only considered worth half of its book value.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Net-Net Working Capital Per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is
4. 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 quarter that 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
Manufacturers with durable competitive advantages have the advantage that the products they sell do not change, and therefore will never become obsolete. Buffett likes this advantage.
When identifying manufacturers with durable competitive advantage, look for inventory and net earnings that rise correspondingly. This indicates that the company is finding profitable ways to increase sales which called for an increase in inventory.
Manufacturers with inventories that spike up and down are indicative of competitive industries subject to boom and bust.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Total Inventories Related Terms
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Total Inventories Historical Data
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* 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.
Total Inventories includes the raw materials, work-in-process goods and completely finished goods of a company. It is a portion of a company's current assets.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) has a Total Inventories of R7,908 Mil as of Feb. 2026. The total amount of inventory as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for Dis-Chem Pharmacies and its competitors.
Is Dis-Chem Pharmacies' Total Inventories too high?
Dis-Chem Pharmacies' current Total Inventories is R7,908 Mil. 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' Total Inventories compare to competitors?
Dis-Chem Pharmacies' Total Inventories of R7,908 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 Total Inventories for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Total Inventories depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, Total Inventories 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 Total Inventories mean?
A high Total Inventories can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total amount of inventory as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for Dis-Chem Pharmacies and its competitors. Dis-Chem Pharmacies's current Total Inventories is R7,908 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 R38.03, compared to a current price of R32.89 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Inventories is R7,908 Mil. 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 Total Inventories calculated?
Total Inventories is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP), the current Total Inventories is R7,908 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 R32.89 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:
Total Inventories: R7,908 Mil
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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