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Choppies EnterprisesJSE:CHP 42 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.34 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 4.40. GuruFocus rates JSE:CHP with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of R0.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 268 Retail - Defensive companies, Choppies Enterprises ranks better than 85.07% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Choppies Enterprises's enterprise value is R3,131 Mil.
Choppies Enterprises's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R721 Mil. Therefore, Choppies Enterprises's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.34.
The historical rank and industry rank for Choppies Enterprises's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:CHP'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -33.41 Med: 4.4 Max: 24.1
Current: 4.34
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Choppies Enterprises was 24.10. The lowest was -33.41. And the median was 4.40.
JSE:CHP's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 85.07% of 268
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.555
vs JSE:CHP: 4.34
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Choppies Enterprises's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Choppies Enterprises's share price for today is R1.13.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Choppies Enterprises's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R0.061.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Choppies Enterprises's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Choppies Enterprises's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Choppies Enterprises's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Choppies Enterprises's current Enterprise Value is R3,131 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Choppies Enterprises's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R721 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-EBITDA of 4.34 as of Aug. 29, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Choppies Enterprises. This is near median its historical median of 4.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Choppies Enterprises ranks #40 out of 268 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 14.9%.
Is Choppies Enterprises' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Choppies Enterprises' current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.34 is near median its 10-year median of 4.40. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.56. Choppies Enterprises' value of 4.34 is 49.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Choppies Enterprises ranks #40 out of 268 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Choppies Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Choppies Enterprises' EV-to-EBITDA compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Choppies Enterprises ranks #40 out of 268 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Choppies Enterprises in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.56. Choppies Enterprises' value of 4.34 is 49.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.40 vs. the industry median of 8.56, 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-EBITDA for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.56, based on 268 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Choppies Enterprises's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.34 is 49.3% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Choppies Enterprises. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Choppies Enterprises's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.34, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.40. 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 R1.13 — trading 36.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.34, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.40 and 49.3% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.56. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Choppies Enterprises (JSE:CHP), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.34 as of Aug. 29, 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 R1.13 is trading 36.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R0.83.
GuruFocus considers Choppies Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CHP:
EV-to-EBITDA: 4.34 (near median its 10-year median of 4.40)
GF Value™: R0.83 vs. price of R1.13 (36.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.3% below the Retail - Defensive median (#40 of 268)
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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