Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based): -247.49% (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


JSE:DCP Dis-Chem Pharmacies Ltd JSE:DCP
85 GF Score
Price R32.56
GF Value R38.12
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Dis-Chem Pharmacies Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based)?

Dis-Chem Pharmacies JSE:DCP -0.18% 85 Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is -247.49% as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:DCP with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of R38.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (Dividends Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (Dividends Based).

Note: Discounted Dividend model is only suitable for companies who have a consistant distribution history with more than 5 years. If the company's dividends does not remain steady over a long period, results may not be accurate due to the low consistency. The model is also only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-07-07), Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Predictability Rank is 5-Stars. Dis-Chem Pharmacies's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted Dividend model is R9.87 and current share price is R32.56. Consequently,

Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) using Discounted Dividend model is -247.49%.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) Competitor Comparison

For the Pharmaceutical Retailers subindustry, Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) falls into.


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Dis-Chem Pharmacies Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) Calculation

Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (Dividends Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (Dividends Based)
=(9.37-32.56)/9.37
=-247.49 %

* 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 intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted Dividend model with default parameters.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) of -247.49% mean?
Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) of -247.49% as of Jul. 07, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Dividends price. View historical data on Dis-Chem Pharmacies.
Is Dis-Chem Pharmacies' Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) too high?
Dis-Chem Pharmacies' current Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is -247.49%. 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' Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) compare to competitors?
Dis-Chem Pharmacies' Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) of -247.49% 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Dividends price. View historical data on Dis-Chem Pharmacies. Dis-Chem Pharmacies's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is -247.49%. 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 R38.12, compared to a current price of R32.56 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is -247.49%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is -247.49% as of Jul. 07, 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 R32.56 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R38.12. GuruFocus considers Dis-Chem Pharmacies to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:DCP:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based): -247.49%
  • GF Value™: R38.12 vs. price of R32.56 (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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