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Dis-Chem PharmaciesJSE:DCP -0.36%86 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.50 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 1.41. GuruFocus rates JSE:DCP with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of R38.34 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 277 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Dis-Chem Pharmacies ranks worse than 70.76% on this metric.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 1.50.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dis-Chem Pharmacies's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:DCP'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7 Med: 1.41 Max: 2.15
Current: 1.5
During the past 13 years, Dis-Chem Pharmacies's highest Yield on Cost was 2.15. The lowest was 0.70. And the median was 1.41.
JSE:DCP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 70.76% of 277
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.93
vs JSE:DCP: 1.50
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
For the Pharmaceutical Retailers subindustry, Dis-Chem Pharmacies's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Dis-Chem Pharmacies's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dis-Chem Pharmacies's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.50 as of Jul. 29, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Dis-Chem Pharmacies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.41. Over the past decade, Dis-Chem Pharmacies' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.70 to 2.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Dis-Chem Pharmacies ranks #196 out of 277 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 70.8%.
Is Dis-Chem Pharmacies' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Dis-Chem Pharmacies' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.50 is near median its 10-year median of 1.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 2.15. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.93. Dis-Chem Pharmacies' value of 1.50 is 48.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dis-Chem Pharmacies ranks #196 out of 277 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dis-Chem Pharmacies has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dis-Chem Pharmacies' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to competitors?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Dis-Chem Pharmacies ranks #196 out of 277 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Dis-Chem Pharmacies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.93. Dis-Chem Pharmacies' value of 1.50 is 48.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Dis-Chem Pharmacies' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.70 to 2.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.41 vs. the industry median of 2.93, Dis-Chem Pharmacies has consistently been below 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.93, based on 277 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dis-Chem Pharmacies's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.50 is 48.8% below 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Dis-Chem Pharmacies and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dis-Chem Pharmacies's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.50, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.41. 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 R38.34, compared to a current price of R30.19 — trading 21.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.50, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.41 and 48.8% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.93. Dis-Chem Pharmacies' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dis-Chem Pharmacies (JSE:DCP), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.50 as of Jul. 29, 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 R30.19 is trading 21.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R38.34.
GuruFocus considers Dis-Chem Pharmacies to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:DCP:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.50 (near median its 10-year median of 1.41)
GF Value™: R38.34 vs. price of R30.19 (21.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.8% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#196 of 277)
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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