Choppies Enterprises Limited
CHP
Rank in Stocks
#22030
Choppies Enterprises Limited operates as a prominent retail chain focusing on... Choppies Enterprises Limited operates as a prominent retail chain focusing on fast-moving consumer goods. Under the Choppies brand, the company manages diverse retail formats, including hypermarkets, supermarkets, and value-oriented stores. Shoppers at its outlets can discover a broad spectrum of items, ranging from fresh goods like bakery products, deli selections, butchery items, and produce, to clothing and an extensive collection of private label offerings. These private label options include fresh, frozen, canned, and dry foodstuffs, as well as snacks, ethnic specialties, health and beauty products, household necessities, and laundry supplies. The enterprise also extends financial services to its customers. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Gaborone, Botswana, Choppies Enterprises Limited maintains operations across Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Namibia.
Share Price
$0.04273113
Last synced: 2026-11-10
Market Cap
$59.06M
Change (1 day)
-9.09%
Change (1 year)
-76.05%
Country
BW
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Category
Consumer Defensive
Operating Margin for Choppies Enterprises Limited (CHP)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 2.86%
According to Choppies Enterprises Limited's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 2.86%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 3.49%.
Operating Margin history for Choppies Enterprises Limited from 2011 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 2.86% | -18.05% |
| 2025 | 3.49% | -7.92% |
| 2024 | 3.79% | -11.03% |
| 2023 | 4.26% | -7.79% |
| 2022 | 4.62% | 8.96% |
| 2021 | 4.24% | 10.42% |
| 2020 | 3.84% | -214.29% |
| 2019 | -3.36% | 14.68% |
| 2018 | -2.93% | -286.62% |
| 2017 | 1.57% | -22.28% |
| 2016 | 2.02% | -50.61% |
| 2015 | 4.09% | -10.70% |
| 2014 | 4.58% | -7.29% |
| 2013 | 4.94% | 3.78% |
| 2012 | 4.76% | -18.07% |
| 2011 | 5.81% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.03% | -97.54% |
CA
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| 4.28% | -98.50% |
GB
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| 1.39% | -99.51% |
US
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| 3.99% | -98.60% |
AU
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| 3.82% | -98.66% |
NL
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Choppies Enterprises Limited's operating margin
What is Choppies Enterprises Limited's operating margin?
Choppies Enterprises Limited's operating margin is 2.86%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Choppies Enterprises Limited's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Choppies Enterprises Limited's operating margin was 3.49%, compared with 3.79% in 2024.
How has Choppies Enterprises Limited's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Choppies Enterprises Limited's operating margin was highest in 2022 (4.62%) and lowest in 2025 (3.49%).
How does Choppies Enterprises Limited's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Choppies Enterprises Limited's operating margin (2.86%) is higher than that of 1 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Loblaw Companies Limited, with 7.03%.