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Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited

JJSE:DCP
2,832.00
ZAC
+58.00
(+2.09%)
2.80TMarket Cap
Nov 04Next Earn
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
2026 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
11.99
15
18.96
21.15
22.65
24.9
27.9
30.56
35.36
37.99
42.29
45.69
49.97
- -
Basic EPS, GAAP
0.47
0.5
0.65
0.75
0.8
0.84
0.7
0.78
0.99
1.16
1.15
1.38
1.14
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
-0.04
-0.52
-1.12
-0.01
-0.03
0.22
1.04
0.84
1.16
-0.27
0.51
-0.58
0.8
- -
Dividend per Share
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Book Value per Share
1.09
1.42
0.84
1.29
1.74
2.19
2.62
3.38
3.87
4.54
5.22
6.09
6.59
6.09
Tangible Book Value per Share
1.06
1.38
0.8
1.24
1.39
1.67
2.09
2.34
2.46
3.06
3.66
4.4
4.56
4.4
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
861
861
794
817
860
860
860
860
860
860
858
857
857
857
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
10,321
12,911
15,061
17,268
19,480
21,420
23,984
26,278
30,407
32,664
36,283
39,172
42,826
- -
Operating Margin (%)
3.53
2.88
4.07
3.85
2.43
6.42
5.21
-0.87
-1
-2.22
-2.78
-2.85
-4.21
- -
Depreciation Expense
105
122
151
115
173
491
576
705
855
1,002
1,062
1,145
1,260
- -
Net Income, GAAP
409
434
513
612
684
719
598
669
853
1,000
984
1,180
979
- -
Effective Tax Rate (%)
29.88
28.53
29.6
27.37
27.64
27.56
27.7
26.92
27.47
27.47
26.3
25.37
25.75
- -
Profit Margin (%)
3.96
3.36
3.4
3.55
3.51
3.36
2.49
2.54
2.81
3.06
2.71
3.01
2.29
- -
Working Capital
843
1,087
597
1,460
1,189
1,130
1,669
1,631
1,340
1,098
1,740
1,767
1,178
1,767
LT Debt
196
248
823
1,449
2,938
2,789
3,054
3,430
3,161
3,162
3,769
3,725
3,758
3,725
Total Equity
1,005
1,302
840
1,129
1,548
1,950
2,314
2,952
3,386
3,932
4,475
5,229
5,694
5,229
Return on Invested Capital (%)
- -
26.21
24.04
26.53
19.83
17.71
14.9
13.51
14.3
14.73
13.46
14.23
11.35
- -
Return on Capital (%)
- -
22.67
19.62
24.44
19.75
17.17
14.45
13.42
13.74
14.78
13.55
14.13
11.21
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)
- -
40.16
52.84
66.98
52.59
42.5
28.91
25.91
27.39
27.69
23.52
24.35
18.02
- -

Capital Structure

ZAR

•

in mil. unless spec.
Feb'24
Aug'25
Feb'25
ST Debt
1,921
1,706
2,511
LT Borrowings
1,282
1,236
1,679
LT Finance Leases
2,486
2,432
2,046
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
857
857
857
Market Capitalization
26,183
30,007
27,989

Working Capital

ZAR

•

in mil. unless spec.
Feb'24
Aug'25
Feb'25
Total Current Assets
10,923
11,425
11,945
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
884
824
585
Accounts Receivable, Net
1,374
3,003
1,584
Inventories
7,163
7,472
7,905
Total Current Liabilities
9,183
9,612
10,178
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
1,921
1,706
2,511
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

ZAR

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
21.41%
14.08%
8.9%
Free Cash Flow
-125.13%
-164.61%
-238.53%
Net Income, GAAP
7.73%
9.21%
-17.03%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
11.04%
10.3%
9.33%
Total Cash Common Dividend
- -
- -
- -

Semi-annual Revenue

ZAR

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2024
- -
- -
36,283
2025
- -
- -
39,172
2026
- -
- -
42,826

Semi-annual Earnings Per Share

ZAR

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2024
- -
- -
1.15
2025
- -
- -
1.38
2026
- -
- -
1.14

Semi-annual Dividends Per Share

ZAR

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2024
- -
- -
- -
2025
- -
- -
- -
2026
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

Company Profile APIChatGPT
CEO
Rui Manuel Morais
Full Time Employees
30,851
Sector
Retail trade
Industry
Drugstore chains
Address
23 Stag Road Midrand GT South Africa 1682
IPO Date
Nov 18, 2016
Website
dischem.co.za
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Business
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is a South Africa-based pharmacy retailer and wholesaler that operates one of the country's largest chains of discount stores focused on pharmaceuticals, healthcare products, cosmetics, personal care items, baby care goods, nutrition supplements, healthy food, household essentials, confectionery, toys, electrical products and general merchandise; the company also runs an integrated wholesale distribution business supplying pharmaceuticals, health and beauty products to independent pharmacies, clinics and retailers through subsidiaries including CJ Wholesale and Dis-Chem Distribution, alongside Baby City baby stores and Medicare clinics; retail pharmacy stores feature dedicated dispensaries, family clinics, self-medication centers and e-commerce platforms, with approximately 274 pharmacy stores, 54 baby stores and operations across South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. Founded in 1978 and listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in 2016 under ticker DCP.JO, Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited maintains headquarters in Midrand, Gauteng, employs over 18,500 people and serves consumer markets through a Pharmacy First model emphasizing everyday low pricing, loyalty programs and expert advice in health, beauty and wellness categories. Recent developments include the August 2024 acquisition of a 50% stake in OneSpark Proprietary Limited for R156 million to bolster financial services and integrated health offerings such as insurance products; the 2023 purchase of Medicare Health adding 50 pharmacies and 43 clinics to expand clinic networks and geographic footprint; the December 2024 acquisition of a Midrand warehouse to enhance logistics; ongoing store openings and acquisitions totaling 15 net new pharmacy and baby stores in the year to February 2024 bringing the combined portfolio to 327 outlets; a partnership with Capitec to strengthen loyalty rewards and digital engagement; and plans for 2026 including 32 additional stores, a mobile app launch and a new loyalty programme as part of transitioning to an integrated healthcare ecosystem.