Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Long-Term Debt: R1,510 Mil (As of Feb. 2026)

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JSE:DCP Dis-Chem Pharmacies Ltd JSE:DCP
85 GF Score
Price R32.20
GF Value R38.24
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Dis-Chem Pharmacies Long-Term Debt?

Dis-Chem Pharmacies JSE:DCP -0.92% 85 Long-Term Debt is R1,510 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:DCP with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of R38.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Long-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R1,510 Mil.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies's quarterly Long-Term Debt declined from Feb. 2025 (R1,679 Mil) to Aug. 2025 (R1,570 Mil) and declined from Aug. 2025 (R1,570 Mil) to Feb. 2026 (R1,510 Mil).

Dis-Chem Pharmacies's annual Long-Term Debt increased from Feb. 2024 (R1,282 Mil) to Feb. 2025 (R1,679 Mil) but then declined from Feb. 2025 (R1,679 Mil) to Feb. 2026 (R1,510 Mil).

Dis-Chem Pharmacies  (JSE:DCP) Long-Term Debt Explanation

Long-Term Debt is the sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Long-Term Debt includes notes payable, bonds payable, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of long term debt.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Long-Term Debt Related Terms

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Long-Term Debt Historical Data

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Dis-Chem Pharmacies Long-Term Debt Chart

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Long-Term Debt
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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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What does a Long-Term Debt of R1,510 Mil mean?
Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) has a Long-Term Debt of R1,510 Mil as of Feb. 2026.
Is Dis-Chem Pharmacies' Long-Term Debt too high?
Dis-Chem Pharmacies' current Long-Term Debt is R1,510 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' Long-Term Debt compare to competitors?
Dis-Chem Pharmacies' Long-Term Debt of R1,510 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 Long-Term Debt for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Long-Term Debt depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, Long-Term Debt 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 Long-Term Debt mean?
A high Long-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dis-Chem Pharmacies's current Long-Term Debt is R1,510 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 R38.24, compared to a current price of R32.20 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Long-Term Debt is R1,510 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 Long-Term Debt calculated?
Long-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP), the current Long-Term Debt is R1,510 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 R32.20 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R38.24. GuruFocus considers Dis-Chem Pharmacies to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:DCP:

  • Long-Term Debt: R1,510 Mil
  • GF Value™: R38.24 vs. price of R32.20 (15.8% 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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