Choppies Enterprises (JSE:CHP) Research & Development: R0 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


JSE:CHP Choppies Enterprises Ltd JSE:CHP
41 GF Score
Price R1.40
GF Value R0.83
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Choppies Enterprises Research & Development?

Choppies Enterprises JSE:CHP 41 Research & Development is R0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Choppies Enterprises's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R0 Mil.

Choppies Enterprises  (JSE:CHP) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Choppies Enterprises Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R0 Mil.

* 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 Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of R0 Mil mean?
Choppies Enterprises (JSE:CHP) has a Research & Development of R0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Choppies Enterprises and its competitors.
Is Choppies Enterprises' Research & Development too high?
Choppies Enterprises' current Research & Development is R0 Mil. 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' Research & Development compare to KR and SFM?
Choppies Enterprises' Research & Development 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 Research & Development for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Choppies Enterprises and its competitors. Choppies Enterprises's current Research & Development 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 R1.40 — trading 68.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is R0 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Choppies Enterprises (JSE:CHP), the current Research & Development 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 R1.40 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:

  • Research & Development: R0 Mil
  • GF Value™: R0.83 vs. price of R1.40 (68.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 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.
41GF Score

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