Choppies EnterprisesJSE:CHP 41 OCF Margin % is 6.36% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 6.18. 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 311 Retail - Defensive companies, Choppies Enterprises ranks better than 70.42% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Choppies Enterprises's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:CHP'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.7 Med: 6.18 Max: 7.98
Current: 7.34
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Choppies Enterprises was 7.98%. The lowest was 2.70%. And the median was 6.18%.
JSE:CHP's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 70.42% of 311
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 4.3
vs JSE:CHP: 7.34
Choppies Enterprises OCF Margin % Related Terms
Choppies Enterprises OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Choppies Enterprises's OCF 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 OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Choppies Enterprises's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Choppies Enterprises's OCF 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 OCF Margin % of 6.36% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Choppies Enterprises and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.18. Over the past decade, Choppies Enterprises' OCF Margin % has ranged from 2.70 to 7.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Choppies Enterprises ranks #92 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 29.6%.
Is Choppies Enterprises' OCF Margin % too high?
Choppies Enterprises' current OCF Margin % of 6.36% is near median its 10-year median of 6.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.70 to a high of 7.98. The Retail - Defensive industry median OCF Margin % is 4.30. Choppies Enterprises' value of 6.36% is 47.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Choppies Enterprises ranks #92 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above 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' OCF Margin % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Choppies Enterprises ranks #92 out of 311 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Choppies Enterprises in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 4.30. Choppies Enterprises' value of 6.36% is 47.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Choppies Enterprises' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 2.70 to 7.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.18 vs. the industry median of 4.30, Choppies Enterprises has consistently been above 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 OCF Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median OCF Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 4.30, based on 311 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Choppies Enterprises's current OCF Margin % of 6.36% is 47.9% above 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Choppies Enterprises and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median OCF Margin % is 4.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Choppies Enterprises's current OCF Margin % is 6.36%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.18. 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 OCF Margin % is 6.36%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.18 and 47.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 4.30. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Choppies Enterprises (JSE:CHP), the current OCF Margin % is 6.36% 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:
OCF Margin %: 6.36% (near median its 10-year median of 6.18)
GF Value™: R0.83 vs. price of R1.40 (68.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#92 of 311)
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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