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Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -0.32%.
The industry rank for Dis-Chem Pharmacies's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:DCP's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 50.41% of 603
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 0.07
vs JSE:DCP: -0.32
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Dis-Chem Pharmacies 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dis-Chem Pharmacies's 3-Year RORE % 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.
For the Pharmaceutical Retailers subindustry, Dis-Chem Pharmacies's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Dis-Chem Pharmacies's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dis-Chem Pharmacies's 3-Year RORE % 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.
In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Feb. 2026 and 3-year before.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) has a 3-Year RORE % of -0.32 as of Feb. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Dis-Chem Pharmacies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dis-Chem Pharmacies ranks #304 out of 603 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 50.4%.
Is Dis-Chem Pharmacies' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Dis-Chem Pharmacies' current 3-Year RORE % is -0.32. Based on the distribution chart, Dis-Chem Pharmacies ranks #304 out of 603 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' 3-Year RORE % compare to competitors?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Dis-Chem Pharmacies ranks #304 out of 603 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Dis-Chem Pharmacies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 0.07. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 0.07, based on 603 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Dis-Chem Pharmacies and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 0.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dis-Chem Pharmacies's current 3-Year RORE % is -0.32. 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 R38.23, compared to a current price of R32.20 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -0.32. 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 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP), the current 3-Year RORE % is -0.32 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 R38.23.
GuruFocus considers Dis-Chem Pharmacies to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:DCP:
3-Year RORE %: -0.32
GF Value™: R38.23 vs. price of R32.20 (15.8% below fair value)
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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