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Choppies EnterprisesJSE:CHP 42 EV-to-EBIT is 8.40 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 8.38. GuruFocus rates JSE:CHP with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of R0.83 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 257 Retail - Defensive companies, Choppies Enterprises ranks better than 73.93% on this metric.
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Choppies Enterprises's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R15,524 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Choppies Enterprises's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R344 Mil.
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Choppies Enterprises EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Choppies Enterprises EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Choppies Enterprises's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Choppies Enterprises's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Choppies Enterprises's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Choppies Enterprises's current Enterprise Value is R2,892 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Choppies Enterprises's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R344 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 8.40 as of Aug. 27, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Choppies Enterprises and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Choppies Enterprises ranks #67 out of 257 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 26.1%.
Is Choppies Enterprises' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Choppies Enterprises' current EV-to-EBIT of 8.40 is near median its 10-year median of 8.38. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.71. Choppies Enterprises' value of 8.40 is 33.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Choppies Enterprises ranks #67 out of 257 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Choppies Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Choppies Enterprises' EV-to-EBIT compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Choppies Enterprises ranks #67 out of 257 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Choppies Enterprises in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.71. Choppies Enterprises' value of 8.40 is 33.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.38 vs. the industry median of 12.71, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Defensive companies is 12.71, based on 257 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Choppies Enterprises's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.40 is 33.9% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Choppies Enterprises and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Choppies Enterprises's current EV-to-EBIT is 8.40, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.38. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R0.83, compared to a current price of R1.00 — trading 20.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 8.40, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.38 and 33.9% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 12.71. Choppies Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Choppies Enterprises (JSE:CHP), the current EV-to-EBIT is 8.40 as of Aug. 27, 2026. 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 R1.00 is trading 20.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R0.83.
GuruFocus considers Choppies Enterprises to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CHP:
EV-to-EBIT: 8.40 (near median its 10-year median of 8.38)
GF Value™: R0.83 vs. price of R1.00 (20.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.9% below the Retail - Defensive median (#67 of 257)
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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