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Choppies EnterprisesJSE:CHP 34 EV-to-FCF is 5.29 as of Sep. 14, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates JSE:CHP with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of R0.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 209 Retail - Defensive companies, Choppies Enterprises ranks better than 84.69% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Choppies Enterprises's Enterprise Value is R2,703 Mil.
Choppies Enterprises's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R511 Mil. Therefore, Choppies Enterprises's EV-to-FCF for today is 5.29.
The historical rank and industry rank for Choppies Enterprises's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:CHP'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.23 Med: 8 Max: 116.15
Current: 5.28
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Choppies Enterprises was 116.15. The lowest was -18.23. And the median was 8.00.
JSE:CHP's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 84.69% of 209
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 14.84
vs JSE:CHP: 5.28
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 R0.90.
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 R0.058.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Choppies Enterprises EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Choppies Enterprises EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Choppies Enterprises's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Choppies Enterprises's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Choppies Enterprises's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Choppies Enterprises's current Enterprise Value is R2,703 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Choppies Enterprises's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R511 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-FCF of 5.29 as of Sep. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Choppies Enterprises and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Choppies Enterprises ranks #32 out of 209 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 15.3%.
Is Choppies Enterprises' EV-to-FCF too high?
Choppies Enterprises' current EV-to-FCF of 5.29 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.84. Choppies Enterprises' value of 5.29 is 64.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Choppies Enterprises ranks #32 out of 209 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 34/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Choppies Enterprises' EV-to-FCF compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Choppies Enterprises ranks #32 out of 209 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Choppies Enterprises in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.84. Choppies Enterprises' value of 5.29 is 64.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.00 vs. the industry median of 14.84, 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-FCF for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Retail - Defensive companies is 14.84, based on 209 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Choppies Enterprises's current EV-to-FCF of 5.29 is 64.4% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Choppies Enterprises and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Choppies Enterprises's current EV-to-FCF is 5.29, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R0.83, compared to a current price of R0.90 — trading 8.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 5.29, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 8.00 and 64.4% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 14.84. Choppies Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Choppies Enterprises (JSE:CHP), the current EV-to-FCF is 5.29 as of Sep. 14, 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 R0.90 is trading 8.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of R0.83.
GuruFocus considers Choppies Enterprises to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CHP:
EV-to-FCF: 5.29 (34% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
GF Value™: R0.83 vs. price of R0.90 (8.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.4% below the Retail - Defensive median (#32 of 209)
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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