Choppies Enterprises (JSE:CHP) Inventory Turnover: 5.85 (As of Dec. 2025)

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JSE:CHP Choppies Enterprises Ltd JSE:CHP
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What is Choppies Enterprises Inventory Turnover?

Choppies Enterprises JSE:CHP 40 Inventory Turnover is 5.85 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.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Choppies Enterprises's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R4,921 Mil. Choppies Enterprises's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R842 Mil. Choppies Enterprises's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.85.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Choppies Enterprises's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 31.21.

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 quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.14.

Choppies Enterprises  (JSE:CHP) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Choppies Enterprises's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=841.673/4921.107*365 / 2
=31.21

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 quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=841.673 / 6134.514
=0.14

* 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

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

Choppies Enterprises Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Choppies Enterprises Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Choppies Enterprises's Inventory Turnover 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.

Choppies Enterprises Inventory Turnover Chart

Choppies Enterprises Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Inventory Turnover
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Choppies Enterprises Semi-Annual Data
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Choppies Enterprises Inventory Turnover Calculation

Choppies Enterprises's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Jun. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jun. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Jun. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Jun. 2025 )) / count )
=8692.67 / ((800.102 + 776.002) / 2 )
=8692.67 / 788.052
=11.03

Choppies Enterprises's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=4921.107 / ((776.002 + 907.344) / 2 )
=4921.107 / 841.673
=5.85

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 5.85 mean?
Choppies Enterprises (JSE:CHP) has a Inventory Turnover of 5.85 as of Dec. 2025. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Choppies Enterprises and its competitors.
Is Choppies Enterprises' Inventory Turnover too high?
Choppies Enterprises' current Inventory Turnover is 5.85. 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' Inventory Turnover compare to KR and SFM?
Choppies Enterprises' Inventory Turnover of 5.85 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Inventory Turnover for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Choppies Enterprises and its competitors. Choppies Enterprises's current Inventory Turnover is 5.85. 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 Inventory Turnover is 5.85. 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 Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Choppies Enterprises (JSE:CHP), the current Inventory Turnover is 5.85 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:

  • Inventory Turnover: 5.85
  • GF Value™: R0.83 vs. price of R1.42 (71.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges CHOPPIES:Botswana
Address Plot 169, Gaborone International Commerce Park, Gaborone, BWA, 00278
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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