Choppies EnterprisesJSE:CHP 41 Net Margin % is 1.51% as of Dec. 2025, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 1.18. GuruFocus rates JSE:CHP with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of R0.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Choppies Enterprises ranks worse than 67.74% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Choppies Enterprises's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:CHP'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.35 Med: 1.18 Max: 2.32
Current: 0.96
JSE:CHP's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 67.74% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.155
vs JSE:CHP: 0.96
Choppies Enterprises (JSE:CHP) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Choppies Enterprises Net Margin % Related Terms
Choppies Enterprises Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Choppies Enterprises's Net Margin % 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Choppies Enterprises's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Choppies Enterprises's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 Net Margin % of 1.51% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Choppies Enterprises and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 1.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Choppies Enterprises ranks #210 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 67.7%.
Is Choppies Enterprises' Net Margin % too high?
Choppies Enterprises' current Net Margin % of 1.51% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 1.18. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. Choppies Enterprises' value of 1.51% is 29.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Choppies Enterprises ranks #210 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Choppies Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Choppies Enterprises' Net Margin % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Choppies Enterprises ranks #210 out of 310 companies for Net Margin %. This places Choppies Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. Choppies Enterprises' value of 1.51% is 29.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.18 vs. the industry median of 2.16, 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 Net Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.16, based on 310 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Choppies Enterprises's current Net Margin % of 1.51% is 29.9% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Choppies Enterprises and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Choppies Enterprises's current Net Margin % is 1.51%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 1.18. 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 R1.40 — trading 68.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.51%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 1.18 and 29.9% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.16. Choppies Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Choppies Enterprises (JSE:CHP), the current Net Margin % is 1.51% 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 R1.40 is trading 68.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R0.83.
GuruFocus considers Choppies Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CHP:
Net Margin %: 1.51% (28% above median its 10-year median of 1.18)
GF Value™: R0.83 vs. price of R1.40 (68.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.9% below the Retail - Defensive median (#210 of 310)
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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