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Choppies EnterprisesJSE:CHP 40 EBIT per Share is R0.18 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:CHP with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of R0.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 261 Retail - Defensive companies, Choppies Enterprises ranks worse than 79.31% on this metric.
Choppies Enterprises's EBIT per Share for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R0.10.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R0.18.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Choppies Enterprises was -21.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -6.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -2.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 13.30% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Choppies Enterprises's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:CHP'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -69.6 Med: 3.4 Max: 239.1
Current: -6.1
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Choppies Enterprises was 239.10% per year. The lowest was -69.60% per year. And the median was 3.40% per year.
JSE:CHP's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than 79.31% of 261
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 11.5
vs JSE:CHP: -6.10
Choppies Enterprises (JSE:CHP) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Choppies Enterprises EBIT per Share Related Terms
Choppies Enterprises EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Choppies Enterprises's EBIT per Share 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R0.18
* 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 EBIT per Share of R0.18 as of Dec. 2025. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Choppies Enterprises and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Choppies Enterprises ranks #207 out of 261 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 79.3%.
Is Choppies Enterprises' EBIT per Share too high?
Choppies Enterprises' current EBIT per Share is R0.18. Based on the distribution chart, Choppies Enterprises ranks #207 out of 261 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Choppies Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Choppies Enterprises' EBIT per Share compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Choppies Enterprises ranks #207 out of 261 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Choppies Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 11.50. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EBIT per Share among Retail - Defensive companies is 11.50, based on 261 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Choppies Enterprises and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EBIT per Share is 11.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Choppies Enterprises's current EBIT per Share is R0.18. 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 R1.42 — trading 71.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is R0.18. Choppies Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Choppies Enterprises (JSE:CHP), the current EBIT per Share is R0.18 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 R1.42 is trading 71.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R0.83.
GuruFocus considers Choppies Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CHP:
EBIT per Share: R0.18
GF Value™: R0.83 vs. price of R1.42 (71.1% above fair value)
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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