Choppies EnterprisesJSE:CHP +2.14%41 Days Inventory is 31.21 as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 35.36. GuruFocus rates JSE:CHP with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of R0.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 301 Retail - Defensive companies, Choppies Enterprises ranks better than 56.81% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Choppies Enterprises's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:CHP'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.48 Med: 35.36 Max: 67.43
Current: 34.29
During the past 13 years, Choppies Enterprises's highest Days Inventory was 67.43. The lowest was 28.48. And the median was 35.36.
JSE:CHP's Days Inventory is ranked better than 56.81% of 301
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 41.1
vs JSE:CHP: 34.29
Choppies Enterprises's Days Inventory
declined
from Dec. 2024 (34.54) to Dec. 2025 (31.21).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Choppies Enterprises's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.85.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Choppies Enterprises's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.14.
Choppies Enterprises (JSE:CHP) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Choppies Enterprises's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Choppies Enterprises's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Choppies Enterprises Days Inventory Related Terms
Choppies Enterprises Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Choppies Enterprises's Days Inventory 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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Choppies Enterprises's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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.
Choppies Enterprises Days Inventory vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Choppies Enterprises's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Choppies Enterprises's Days Inventory 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.
Choppies Enterprises (JSE:CHP) has a Days Inventory of 31.21 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Choppies Enterprises and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 35.36. Over the past decade, Choppies Enterprises' Days Inventory has ranged from 28.48 to 67.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Choppies Enterprises ranks #130 out of 301 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 43.2%.
Is Choppies Enterprises' Days Inventory too high?
Choppies Enterprises' current Days Inventory of 31.21 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 35.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.48 to a high of 67.43. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Inventory is 41.10. Choppies Enterprises' value of 31.21 is 24.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Choppies Enterprises ranks #130 out of 301 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Choppies Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Choppies Enterprises' Days Inventory compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Choppies Enterprises ranks #130 out of 301 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Choppies Enterprises in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 41.10. Choppies Enterprises' value of 31.21 is 24.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Choppies Enterprises' own Days Inventory has ranged from 28.48 to 67.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.36 vs. the industry median of 41.10, Choppies Enterprises 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 Days Inventory for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Defensive companies is 41.10, based on 301 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Choppies Enterprises's current Days Inventory of 31.21 is 24.1% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Choppies Enterprises and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Inventory is 41.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Choppies Enterprises's current Days Inventory is 31.21, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 35.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Choppies Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Choppies Enterprises (JSE:CHP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R0.83, compared to a current price of R1.43 — trading 72.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 31.21, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 35.36 and 24.1% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 41.10. Choppies Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Choppies Enterprises (JSE:CHP), the current Days Inventory is 31.21 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Choppies Enterprises (JSE:CHP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Choppies Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R1.43 is trading 72.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R0.83.
GuruFocus considers Choppies Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CHP:
Days Inventory: 31.21 (12% below median its 10-year median of 35.36)
GF Value™: R0.83 vs. price of R1.43 (72.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.1% below the Retail - Defensive median (#130 of 301)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:CHP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Choppies Enterprises Ltd operates a supermarket chain in Botswana. The company's supermarkets offer international food brands, fast-moving consumer goods products, and Choppies private label products. Its product offerings include groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables, bakery goods, butchery items, takeaways, and value-added financial services. The company's segments include Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kamoso Liquor, Rest of Kamoso, and Namibia, with the majority of its revenue derived from Botswana.
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