Choppies Enterprises (JSE:CHP) Preferred Stock: R0 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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JSE:CHP Choppies Enterprises Ltd JSE:CHP
40 GF Score
Price R1.16
GF Value R0.83
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Choppies Enterprises Preferred Stock?

Choppies Enterprises JSE:CHP -3.33% 40 Preferred Stock is R0 Mil 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.

Preferred stock is a special equity security that has properties of both equity and debt. Choppies Enterprises's preferred stock for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R0 Mil.

The market value of preferred stock needs to be added to the market value of common stocks in the calculation of Enterprise Value. Choppies Enterprises's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R15,221 Mil.

In the calculation of book value, the par value of preferred stocks needs to subtracted from total equity. Choppies Enterprises's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R0.28.

Dividends paid to preferred stocks need to be subtracted from net income in the calculation of Earnings per Share (Diluted). Choppies Enterprises's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R0.05.


Choppies Enterprises  (JSE:CHP) Preferred Stock Explanation

When a company needs capital but does not wish to issue debt, they may sell preferred stocks to investors.

For instance, during the financial crisis of 2008, Goldman Sachs (GS) issued a combination of preferred stock and common stock options for $5 billion of capital to Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A)(BRK.B). In this deal, Berkshire Hathaway paid $5 billion for 10% cumulative perpetual preferred stock and warrants to buy 43.5 million shares of Goldman Sachs at $115 a share. Goldman Sachs bought back the preferred in 2010. Guess how much money Warren Buffett made in this deal in two years? Read How Much Did Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) Make on Its Goldman Sachs (GS) Preferred Stock?

1. The market value of Preferred Stocks needs to be added to the market value of common stocks in the calculation of enterprise value.

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

2. In the calculation of Book Value, the par value of Preferred Stocks needs to subtracted from total equity.

Choppies Enterprises's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

3. Dividends paid to Preferred Stocks need to be subtracted from net income in the calculation of earnings per share.

Choppies Enterprises's Earnings per Share (Diluted) (EPS) for the six months ended in Dec. 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.


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Choppies Enterprises Preferred Stock Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Choppies Enterprises's Preferred Stock 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.

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Choppies Enterprises Preferred Stock Calculation

Preferred Stock is a special equity security that has properties of both equity and debt. It is generally considered a hybrid instrument. Preferred stock is senior to common stock, but is subordinate to bonds in terms of claim or rights to their share of the assets of the company.

Preferred stock has priority over common stock in the payment of dividends and any payments received when a company liquidates.

Preferred stock comes in many forms. It can be:


Convertible or Non-Convertible
Cumulative or Non-Cumulative
Voting or Non-Voting
Callable or Non-Callable
Maturity Date or No Maturity Date

A preferred stock without a maturity date is called a perpetual preferred stock. These are relatively rare. A good example of perpetual preferred stock is the many series of Public Storage (PSA) preferred shares that trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

Before investing in preferred stock, it is important to know which of the above groups the stock belongs to. Is it convertible or non-convertible? Are dividends cumulative or non-cumulative?

It is also critical that an investor knows what bonds the company has in front of the preferred stock. Bondholders get paid first. So the decision to buy a preferred stock can be similar to the decision to buy a bond. But, remember, the preferred stock of a company with bonds is junior to those bonds.

Unless a preferred stock is convertible, the upside in a preferred stock investment is more limited than in a common stock investment. If a company doubles its earnings, it is usually under no more obligation to double the dividends paid to preferred shareholders than it is to double the interest paid to its bankers and bondholders.So preferred stock is very different from common stock.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Preferred Stock →
What does a Preferred Stock of R0 Mil mean?
Choppies Enterprises (JSE:CHP) has a Preferred Stock of R0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Preferred Stock represents the par value of a company's preferred shares. View historical data on Choppies Enterprises and its competitors.
Is Choppies Enterprises' Preferred Stock too high?
Choppies Enterprises' current Preferred Stock is R0 Mil. 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' Preferred Stock compare to KR?
Choppies Enterprises' Preferred Stock of R0 Mil 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 Preferred Stock for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Preferred Stock depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Preferred Stock 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 Preferred Stock mean?
A high Preferred Stock can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Preferred Stock represents the par value of a company's preferred shares. View historical data on Choppies Enterprises and its competitors. Choppies Enterprises's current Preferred Stock is R0 Mil. 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 R1.16 — trading 39.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Preferred Stock is R0 Mil. 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 Preferred Stock calculated?
Preferred Stock is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Choppies Enterprises (JSE:CHP), the current Preferred Stock is R0 Mil 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 R1.16 is trading 39.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R0.83. GuruFocus considers Choppies Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:CHP:

  • Preferred Stock: R0 Mil
  • GF Value™: R0.83 vs. price of R1.16 (39.8% 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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