Pick n Pay Stores (PKPYY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Pick n Pay Stores Limited (OTCMKTS:PKPYY) is a leading South African retail grocery chain offering a broad range of food, household and general merchandise products. Headquartered in Cape Town, the company operates company-owned and franchise stores under various formats, including hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience outlets and an online retail platform. Pick n Pay’s operations are supported by a central distribution network and loyalty programme, which together help maintain product availability and foster customer retention.

The company’s product portfolio spans fresh produce, meat and seafood, bakery goods, pantry staples, non-food household items and selected apparel. In addition to its core grocery business, Pick n Pay is actively developing its digital channels, including a click-and-collect service and home delivery options. Through its franchise model, the retailer extends its reach into underserved urban and rural markets, enabling independent owners to benefit from Pick n Pay’s procurement, branding and operational capabilities.

Founded in 1967 by Raymond Ackerman, Pick n Pay has grown from a single store in Cape Town to one of South Africa’s largest food retailers. Over the decades, the company has expanded beyond national borders, establishing a presence in several neighbouring African countries. This regional footprint supports local sourcing initiatives and contributes to the group’s goal of providing affordable essentials to diverse communities. Pick n Pay has also pursued partnerships and joint ventures to enhance its procurement power and operational efficiencies.

Since December 2020, Pieter Boone has served as Chief Executive Officer, focusing on strategic growth, sustainability and digital innovation. Under his leadership, Pick n Pay has intensified efforts to reduce waste, lower its environmental footprint and support small-scale farmers. The company remains committed to delivering value to shareholders and customers alike by combining competitive pricing with a comprehensive retail offering across physical stores and online channels.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $7.50 to $7.50
• 50-Day Range: $7.50 to $7.50
• 52-Week Range: $7.10 to $8.75
• Volume: N/A
• Average Volume: 153 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 1.25
• Dividend Yield: 42.41%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Pick n Pay Stores Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Pick n Pay Stores scored higher than 25% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

Pick n Pay Stores has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Pick n Pay Stores has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Pick n Pay Stores is 1.25, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 42.17.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Pick n Pay Stores is 1.25, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Cyclical sector average P/E ratio of about 70.06.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Pick n Pay Stores has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Pick n Pay Stores pays a meaningful dividend of 1.55%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Pick n Pay Stores does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Pick n Pay Stores is 52.92%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Pick n Pay Stores has a news sentiment score of -0.21. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.46 average news sentiment score of Consumer Cyclical companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Pick n Pay Stores this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: N/A
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Pick n Pay Stores insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Pick n Pay Stores has minimal institutional ownership at this time.

PKPYY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have PKPYY shares performed this year?

Pick n Pay Stores' stock was trading at $7.50 at the start of the year. Since then, PKPYY shares have increased by 0.0% and is now trading at $7.50.

How do I buy shares of Pick n Pay Stores?

Shares of PKPYY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Today: 5/05/2026
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 5/25/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Consumer Cyclical
• Industry: Department Stores
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:PKPYY
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.pnp.co.za
• Phone: (721) 658-1000
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 90,000
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 1.25
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A