Dis-Chem PharmaciesJSE:DCP -0.34%85 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.74 as of Feb. 2026, which is 90% above its 10-year median of 0.39. GuruFocus rates JSE:DCP with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of R38.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 248 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Dis-Chem Pharmacies ranks worse than 60.08% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.74.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:DCP'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 0.39 Max: 0.51
Current: 0.5
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Dis-Chem Pharmacies was 0.51. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.39.
JSE:DCP's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 60.08% of 248
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs JSE:DCP: 0.50
During the past 12 months, Dis-Chem Pharmacies's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Dis-Chem Pharmacies was 22.50% per year. The lowest was -0.70% per year. And the median was 10.40% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Pharmaceutical Retailers subindustry, Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year 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.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.74 as of Feb. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Dis-Chem Pharmacies and its competitors. This is 90% above median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, Dis-Chem Pharmacies' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 0.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Dis-Chem Pharmacies ranks #149 out of 248 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 60.1%.
Is Dis-Chem Pharmacies' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Dis-Chem Pharmacies' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.74 is 90% above median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 0.51. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Dis-Chem Pharmacies' value of 0.74 is 80.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dis-Chem Pharmacies ranks #149 out of 248 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Dis-Chem Pharmacies ranks #149 out of 248 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Dis-Chem Pharmacies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Dis-Chem Pharmacies' value of 0.74 is 80.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Dis-Chem Pharmacies' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 0.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Dis-Chem Pharmacies has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 0.41, based on 248 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dis-Chem Pharmacies's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.74 is 80.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Dis-Chem Pharmacies and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dis-Chem Pharmacies's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.74, which is 90% above median its own 10-year median of 0.39. 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 R38.07, compared to a current price of R32.62 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.74, which is 90% above median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 80.5% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 0.41. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.74 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 R32.62 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R38.07.
GuruFocus considers Dis-Chem Pharmacies to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:DCP:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.74 (90% above median its 10-year median of 0.39)
GF Value™: R38.07 vs. price of R32.62 (14.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 80.5% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#149 of 248)
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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