Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Moat Score: 0/10 (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 Moat Score?

Dis-Chem Pharmacies has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies has

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Dis-Chem Pharmacies might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies  (JSE:DCP) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Moat Score Related Terms

JSE:DCP
85GF Score
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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:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: R38.12 vs. price of R32.56 (14.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 3 warning signs

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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.
85GF Score

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R32.56
Price
R38.12
GF Value