Dis-Chem PharmaciesJSE:DCP -0.18%85 PEG Ratio is 2.81 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 1.99. 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. Among 225 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Dis-Chem Pharmacies ranks worse than 73.33% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dis-Chem Pharmacies's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:DCP'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.18 Med: 1.99 Max: 3.6
Current: 2.81
During the past 13 years, Dis-Chem Pharmacies's highest PEG Ratio was 3.60. The lowest was 1.18. And the median was 1.99.
JSE:DCP's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 73.33% of 225
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.4
vs JSE:DCP: 2.81
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies PEG Ratio Related Terms
Dis-Chem Pharmacies PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dis-Chem Pharmacies's PEG 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 PEG Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Pharmaceutical Retailers subindustry, Dis-Chem Pharmacies's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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 PEG Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Dis-Chem Pharmacies's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dis-Chem Pharmacies's PEG Ratio falls into.
* 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) has a PEG Ratio of 2.81 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Dis-Chem Pharmacies and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 1.99. Over the past decade, Dis-Chem Pharmacies' PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.18 to 3.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Dis-Chem Pharmacies ranks #165 out of 225 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 73.3%.
Is Dis-Chem Pharmacies' PEG Ratio too high?
Dis-Chem Pharmacies' current PEG Ratio of 2.81 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 1.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.18 to a high of 3.60. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median PEG Ratio is 1.40. Dis-Chem Pharmacies' value of 2.81 is 100.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dis-Chem Pharmacies ranks #165 out of 225 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' PEG Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Dis-Chem Pharmacies ranks #165 out of 225 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Dis-Chem Pharmacies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.40. Dis-Chem Pharmacies' value of 2.81 is 100.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Dis-Chem Pharmacies' own PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.18 to 3.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.99 vs. the industry median of 1.40, 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 PEG Ratio for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median PEG Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.40, based on 225 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dis-Chem Pharmacies's current PEG Ratio of 2.81 is 100.7% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Dis-Chem Pharmacies and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dis-Chem Pharmacies's current PEG Ratio is 2.81, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 1.99. 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 PEG Ratio is 2.81, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 1.99 and 100.7% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.40. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP), the current PEG Ratio is 2.81 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:
PEG Ratio: 2.81 (41% above median its 10-year median of 1.99)
GF Value™: R38.12 vs. price of R32.56 (14.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 100.7% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#165 of 225)
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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