Dis-Chem Pharmacies

JSE:DCP South Africa Pharmaceutical Retailers
Market Cap
$1.55 Billion
ZAC2.91 Trillion ZAC
Market Cap Rank
#26341 Global
#37 in South Africa
Share Price
ZAC3400.00
Change (1 day)
+0.00%
52-Week Range
ZAC2810.00 - ZAC3800.00
All Time High
ZAC3875.00
About

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the retail and wholesale of healthcare products and pharmaceuticals in South Africa. The company operates through two segments, Retail and Wholesale. It owns and operates a chain of retail stores that offers various products, including dispensary, personal care and beauty, healthcare and nutrition, baby care, and other produc… Read more

Dis-Chem Pharmacies (DCP) - Total Assets

Latest total assets as of August 2025: ZAC19.37 Billion ZAC

Based on the latest financial reports, Dis-Chem Pharmacies (DCP) holds total assets worth ZAC19.37 Billion ZAC as of August 2025.

Total assets represent everything the company owns and controls, combining both current assets—like cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and inventories—and non-current assets such as property, plant, equipment (PP&E), intangible assets, and long-term investments.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies - Total Assets Trend (2014–2025)

This chart illustrates how Dis-Chem Pharmacies’s total assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by total assets.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies - Asset Composition Analysis

Current Asset Composition (February 2025)

Dis-Chem Pharmacies's total assets of ZAC19.37 Billion consist of 62.0% current assets and 38.0% non-current assets.

Asset Category Amount (ZAC) % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents ZAC0.00 3.0%
Accounts Receivable ZAC3.23 Billion 16.8%
Inventory ZAC7.91 Billion 41.1%
Property, Plant & Equipment ZAC0.00 0.0%
Intangible Assets ZAC522.07 Million 2.7%
Goodwill ZAC925.99 Million 4.8%

Asset Composition Trend (2014–2025)

This chart illustrates how Dis-Chem Pharmacies's asset composition has evolved over time. Understanding changes in asset allocation can provide insights into the company's strategic shifts, capital allocation priorities, and business focus evolution.

Key Asset Composition Facts

  • Current vs. Non-Current Assets: Dis-Chem Pharmacies's current assets represent 62.0% of total assets in 2025, a decrease from 87.9% in 2014.
  • Cash Position: Cash and equivalents constituted 3.0% of total assets in 2025, up from 0.8% in 2014.
  • Tangible vs. Intangible: Intangible assets (including goodwill) make up 6.0% of total assets, an increase from 0.0% in 2014.
  • Asset Diversification: The largest asset category is inventory at 41.1% of total assets.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Competitors by Total Assets

Key competitors of Dis-Chem Pharmacies based on total assets are shown below.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies - Asset Efficiency Metrics

Asset efficiency metrics measure how effectively a company uses its assets to generate revenue and profits. These indicators help investors evaluate management's ability to deploy capital efficiently.

Asset Turnover Ratio

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate sales

Historical Range: 1.99 - 2.93

Strong asset utilization - Dis-Chem Pharmacies generates 2.03x its asset value in annual revenue.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate profits

Historical Range: 5.07% - 10.38%

Solid ROA - For every $100 in assets, Dis-Chem Pharmacies generates $6.13 in net profit.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies - Liquidity and Working Capital Analysis

Liquidity ratios measure a company's ability to pay off its short-term debts as they come due, using the company's current or quick assets. Working capital represents the operational liquidity available.

Key Liquidity Metrics

Metric Current 1 Year Ago 5 Years Ago
Current Ratio 1.17 1.19 1.32
Quick Ratio 0.41 0.41 0.45
Cash Ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00
Working Capital ZAC1.68 Billion ZAC 1.81 Billion ZAC 1.79 Billion

Dis-Chem Pharmacies - Advanced Valuation Insights

This section examines the relationship between Dis-Chem Pharmacies's asset base and its market valuation, helping to identify whether the company's assets are efficiently translated into market value.

Key Valuation Metrics

Current Price-to-Book Ratio 5.55
Latest Market Cap to Assets Ratio 0.00
Asset Growth Rate (YoY) 10.0%
Total Assets ZAC19.26 Billion
Market Capitalization $16.57 Million USD

Valuation Analysis

Below Book Valuation: The market values Dis-Chem Pharmacies's assets below their book value (0.00 x), which may indicate investor concerns about asset quality or future growth.

Positive Asset Growth: Dis-Chem Pharmacies's assets grew by 10.0% over the past year, showing continued investment in the company's operational capacity.

Annual Total Assets for Dis-Chem Pharmacies (2014–2025)

The table below shows the annual total assets of Dis-Chem Pharmacies from 2014 to 2025.

Year Total Assets Change
2025-02-28 ZAC19.26 Billion +10.03%
2024-02-29 ZAC17.50 Billion +12.79%
2023-02-28 ZAC15.52 Billion +10.24%
2022-02-28 ZAC14.08 Billion +6.73%
2021-02-28 ZAC13.19 Billion +24.57%
2020-02-29 ZAC10.59 Billion +19.81%
2019-02-28 ZAC8.84 Billion +23.94%
2018-02-28 ZAC7.13 Billion +20.91%
2017-02-28 ZAC5.90 Billion +14.06%
2016-02-29 ZAC5.17 Billion +46.33%
2015-02-28 ZAC3.53 Billion +19.49%
2014-02-28 ZAC2.96 Billion --