Choppies Enterprises (JSE:CHP) ROCE %: 28.83% (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 ROCE %?

Choppies Enterprises JSE:CHP 41 ROCE % is 28.83% 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Choppies Enterprises's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 28.83%.

Choppies Enterprises  (JSE:CHP) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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Choppies Enterprises ROCE % Historical Data

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* 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 ROCE % Chart

Choppies Enterprises Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
ROCE %
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Choppies Enterprises Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Choppies Enterprises ROCE % Calculation

Choppies Enterprises's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Jun. 2025 )  (A: Jun. 2024 )(A: Jun. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Jun. 2025 )  (A: Jun. 2024 )(A: Jun. 2025 )
=385.029/( ( (3412.15 - 2026.53) + (3542.504 - 2318.62) )/ 2 )
=385.029/( (1385.62+1223.884)/ 2 )
=385.029/1304.752
=29.51 %

Choppies Enterprises's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=366.924/( ( (3542.504 - 2318.62) + (3724.759 - 2403.109) )/ 2 )
=366.924/( ( 1223.884 + 1321.65 )/ 2 )
=366.924/1272.767
=28.83 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 28.83% mean?
Choppies Enterprises (JSE:CHP) has a ROCE % of 28.83% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Choppies Enterprises' ROCE % too high?
Choppies Enterprises' current ROCE % is 28.83%. The Retail - Defensive industry median ROCE % is 9.21. Choppies Enterprises' value of 28.83% is 213% above this industry median. 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' ROCE % compare to KR and SFM?
Choppies Enterprises' ROCE % of 28.83% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. The industry median ROCE % is 9.21. Choppies Enterprises' value of 28.83% is 213% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median ROCE % among Retail - Defensive companies is 9.21, based on 307 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Choppies Enterprises's current ROCE % of 28.83% is 213% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median ROCE % is 9.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Choppies Enterprises's current ROCE % is 28.83%. 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 ROCE % is 28.83% and 213% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 9.21. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Choppies Enterprises (JSE:CHP), the current ROCE % is 28.83% 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:

  • ROCE %: 28.83%
  • GF Value™: R0.83 vs. price of R1.40 (68.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 213% above the Retail - Defensive median

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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