Choppies EnterprisesJSE:CHP 41 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19 as of Dec. 2025, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 0.29. 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 182 Retail - Defensive companies, Choppies Enterprises ranks worse than 52.2% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Choppies Enterprises's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Choppies Enterprises's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:CHP'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.29 Max: 3.78
Current: 0.38
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Choppies Enterprises was 3.78. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.29.
JSE:CHP's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 52.2% of 182
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.365
vs JSE:CHP: 0.38
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Choppies Enterprises was 4.06%. The lowest was 0.45%. And the median was 1.85%.
During the past 12 months, Choppies Enterprises's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -27.80% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Choppies Enterprises (JSE:CHP) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Choppies Enterprises Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Choppies Enterprises Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Choppies Enterprises's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:
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JSE:CHP vs KR, SFM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Choppies Enterprises's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Choppies Enterprises's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Choppies Enterprises's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Choppies Enterprises Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Choppies Enterprises's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Choppies Enterprises and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 0.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Choppies Enterprises ranks #95 out of 182 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 52.2%.
Is Choppies Enterprises' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Choppies Enterprises' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 0.29. The Retail - Defensive industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Choppies Enterprises' value of 0.19 is 47.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Choppies Enterprises ranks #95 out of 182 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Choppies Enterprises ranks #95 out of 182 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Choppies Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Choppies Enterprises' value of 0.19 is 47.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 0.37, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.37, based on 182 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Choppies Enterprises's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 is 47.9% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Choppies Enterprises and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Choppies Enterprises's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 0.29. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 47.9% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.37. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Choppies Enterprises (JSE:CHP), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19 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:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.19 (34% below median its 10-year median of 0.29)
GF Value™: R0.83 vs. price of R1.40 (68.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.9% below the Retail - Defensive median (#95 of 182)
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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