Choppies Enterprises (JSE:CHP) Short-Term Debt: R220 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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JSE:CHP Choppies Enterprises Ltd JSE:CHP
43 GF Score
Price R1.00
GF Value R0.83
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Choppies Enterprises Short-Term Debt?

Choppies Enterprises JSE:CHP -4.76% 43 Short-Term Debt is R220 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:CHP with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of R0.83 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Choppies Enterprises's Short-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R220 Mil.

Choppies Enterprises's quarterly Short-Term Debt increased from Dec. 2024 (R263 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (R286 Mil) but then declined from Jun. 2025 (R286 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (R220 Mil).

Choppies Enterprises's annual Short-Term Debt declined from Jun. 2023 (R280 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (R223 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2024 (R223 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (R286 Mil).

Choppies Enterprises Short-Term Debt Explanation

Short-Term Debt represents the total amount of Long-Term Debt such as bank loans and commercial paper, which is due within one year.

Choppies Enterprises Short-Term Debt Related Terms

Choppies Enterprises Short-Term Debt Historical Data

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Choppies Enterprises Short-Term Debt Chart

Choppies Enterprises Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Short-Term Debt
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Choppies Enterprises Semi-Annual Data
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What does a Short-Term Debt of R220 Mil mean?
Choppies Enterprises (JSE:CHP) has a Short-Term Debt of R220 Mil as of Dec. 2025.
Is Choppies Enterprises' Short-Term Debt too high?
Choppies Enterprises' current Short-Term Debt is R220 Mil. Overall, Choppies Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Choppies Enterprises' Short-Term Debt compare to KR and SFM?
Choppies Enterprises' Short-Term Debt of R220 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 Short-Term Debt for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Short-Term Debt depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Short-Term Debt 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 Short-Term Debt mean?
A high Short-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Choppies Enterprises's current Short-Term Debt is R220 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R0.83, compared to a current price of R1.00 — trading 20.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Short-Term Debt is R220 Mil. Choppies Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Short-Term Debt calculated?
Short-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Choppies Enterprises (JSE:CHP), the current Short-Term Debt is R220 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 R1.00 is trading 20.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R0.83. GuruFocus considers Choppies Enterprises to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:CHP:

  • Short-Term Debt: R220 Mil
  • GF Value™: R0.83 vs. price of R1.00 (20.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 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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