(CHEF) The Chefs Warehouse - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US1630861011

Specialty Food, Cheese, Meat, Seafood, Ingredients

CHEF EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of CHEF over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-03": -0.47550082035285, "2020-06": -0.62186719187236, "2020-09": -0.31493306948812, "2020-12": -1.0213688994727, "2021-03": -0.49231217223371, "2021-06": 0.029610692210608, "2021-09": 0.093139328997971, "2021-12": 0.20203276931322, "2022-03": 0.037123902700529, "2022-06": 0.40222573626452, "2022-09": 0.19686472061478, "2022-12": 0.030931586608443, "2023-03": 0.036712585787172, "2023-06": 0.21636117646801, "2023-09": 0.16015748892656, "2023-12": 0.349239748722, "2024-03": 0.049991068400519, "2024-06": 0.33786239572383, "2024-09": 0.30686985348695, "2024-12": 0.5203215964126, "2025-03": 0.22320866799446, "2025-06": 0.46144888998959,

CHEF Revenue

Revenue of CHEF over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-03: 375.431, 2020-06: 200.496, 2020-09: 254.03, 2020-12: 281.674, 2021-03: 280.217, 2021-06: 422.968, 2021-09: 484.321, 2021-12: 558.251, 2022-03: 512.103, 2022-06: 648.104, 2022-09: 661.856, 2022-12: 791.336, 2023-03: 719.645, 2023-06: 881.82, 2023-09: 881.825, 2023-12: 950.473, 2024-03: 874.488, 2024-06: 954.704, 2024-09: 931.452, 2024-12: 1033.568, 2025-03: 950.748, 2025-06: 1034.906,

Description: CHEF The Chefs Warehouse

The Chefs Warehouse, Inc. is a leading distributor of specialty food and center-of-the-plate products in the United States, the Middle East, and Canada, catering to a diverse range of customers including independent restaurants, fine dining establishments, and specialty food stores. The companys product portfolio includes a wide range of specialty food products and broadline food products, which are marketed through various channels, including a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform.

From a financial perspective, The Chefs Warehouse, Inc. has demonstrated a strong growth trajectory, with key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth rate and gross margin expansion being closely watched by investors. The companys ability to maintain a healthy gross margin is crucial, given the competitive nature of the food distribution industry. With a market capitalization of $2.72 billion, The Chefs Warehouse, Inc. has a significant presence in the market, and its stock performance is closely tracked by analysts. The companys price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 44.03 and forward P/E ratio of 38.02 indicate a relatively high valuation, which may be justified by its strong growth prospects and return on equity (RoE) of 13.14%.

In terms of valuation, it is essential to consider metrics such as the EV/EBITDA ratio, which can provide a more comprehensive picture of the companys valuation. Additionally, the dividend yield, payout ratio, and dividend growth rate are also important KPIs for income investors. The companys ability to generate cash and its cash conversion cycle are also critical in assessing its financial health. Furthermore, the return on assets (ROA) and return on invested capital (ROIC) can provide insights into the companys asset efficiency and capital allocation.

To gain a deeper understanding of The Chefs Warehouse, Inc.s stock performance, it is crucial to analyze its historical price movements and identify trends. The companys stock has shown significant support levels at $61.3, $54.1, and $52.3, and resistance levels can be identified using technical analysis. By examining the companys chart patterns, trends, and various technical indicators, investors can make more informed decisions about their investments.

CHEF Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 2,655m
Sub-Industry Food Distributors
IPO / Inception 2011-07-28

CHEF Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 85.8%
Fundamental 60.8%
Dividend Rating -
Return 12m vs S&P 500 27.0%
Analyst Rating 4.86 of 5

CHEF Dividends

Currently no dividends paid

CHEF Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 7%
Growth Correlation 12m 88%
Growth Correlation 5y 73.6%
CAGR 5y 33.80%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.60
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.10
Alpha 28.65
Beta 1.315
Volatility 39.03%
Current Volume 413k
Average Volume 20d 366.5k
Stop Loss 61.2 (-3.1%)
Signal 0.20

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 4.5

Net Income (69.6m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 237.0m TTM)
FCFTA 0.06 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 3.65pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 11.23% (prev 9.31%; Δ 1.91pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.08 (>3.0%) and CFO 156.9m > Net Income 69.6m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (833.2m) to EBITDA (195.2m) ratio: 4.27 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 2.01 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (46.0m) change vs 12m ago 0.18% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 24.20% (prev 23.89%; Δ 0.31pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 218.1% (prev 213.4%; Δ 4.66pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 2.77 (EBITDA TTM 195.2m / Interest Expense TTM 44.7m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 2.39

(A) 0.23 = (Total Current Assets 883.4m - Total Current Liabilities 439.9m) / Total Assets 1.91b
(B) 0.09 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 165.0m / Total Assets 1.91b
(C) 0.07 = EBIT TTM 123.9m / Avg Total Assets 1.81b
(D) 0.12 = Book Value of Equity 162.6m / Total Liabilities 1.35b
Total Rating: 2.39 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 60.80

1. Piotroski 4.50pt = -0.50
2. FCF Yield 3.59% = 1.80
3. FCF Margin 2.99% = 0.75
4. Debt/Equity 1.31 = 1.70
5. Debt/Ebitda 3.75 = -2.45
6. ROIC - WACC -1.77% = -2.21
7. RoE 13.14% = 1.09
8. Rev. Trend 87.63% = 4.38
9. Rev. CAGR 17.65% = 2.21
10. EPS Trend 61.66% = 1.54
11. EPS CAGR 36.31% = 2.50

What is the price of CHEF shares?

As of September 01, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 63.14 with a total of 412,955 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.47%, over one month by +2.57%, over three months by -1.54% and over the past year by +48.56%.

Is The Chefs Warehouse a good stock to buy?

Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, The Chefs Warehouse is currently (September 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 60.80 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of CHEF is around 72.55 USD . This means that CHEF is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +14.9% (Margin of Safety).

Is CHEF a buy, sell or hold?

The Chefs Warehouse has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.86. Therefore, it is recommended to buy CHEF.
  • Strong Buy: 6
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 0
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the CHEF price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 78 23.5%
Analysts Target Price 78 23.5%
ValueRay Target Price 81.1 28.4%

Last update: 2025-08-27 04:34

CHEF Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 2.65b (2.65b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 96.9m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 39.4727
P/E Forward = 36.9004
P/S = 0.672
P/B = 4.6835
P/EG = 3.2
Beta = 1.833
Revenue TTM = 3.95b USD
EBIT TTM = 123.9m USD
EBITDA TTM = 195.2m USD
Long Term Debt = 690.2m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 41.1m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 731.3m USD (Calculated: Short Term 41.1m + Long Term 690.2m)
Net Debt = 833.2m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 3.29b USD (2.65b + Debt 731.3m - CCE 96.9m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 2.77 (Ebit TTM 123.9m / Interest Expense TTM 44.7m)
FCF Yield = 3.59% (FCF TTM 118.2m / Enterprise Value 3.29b)
FCF Margin = 2.99% (FCF TTM 118.2m / Revenue TTM 3.95b)
Net Margin = 1.76% (Net Income TTM 69.6m / Revenue TTM 3.95b)
Gross Margin = 24.20% ((Revenue TTM 3.95b - Cost of Revenue TTM 2.99b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 20.22 (Enterprise Value 3.29b / Book Value Of Equity 162.6m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.47% (Interest Expense 10.7m / Debt 731.3m)
Taxrate = 30.24% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 24.1m / 79.5m)
NOPAT = 86.5m (EBIT 123.9m * (1 - 30.24%))
Current Ratio = 2.01 (Total Current Assets 883.4m / Total Current Liabilities 439.9m)
Debt / Equity = 1.31 (Debt 731.3m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 557.7m)
Debt / EBITDA = 3.75 (Net Debt 833.2m / EBITDA 195.2m)
Debt / FCF = 6.19 (Debt 731.3m / FCF TTM 118.2m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 529.3m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 3.65% (Net Income 69.6m, Total Assets 1.91b )
RoE = 13.14% (Net Income TTM 69.6m / Total Stockholder Equity 529.3m)
RoCE = 10.16% (Ebit 123.9m / (Equity 529.3m + L.T.Debt 690.2m))
RoIC = 6.96% (NOPAT 86.5m / Invested Capital 1.24b)
WACC = 8.74% (E(2.65b)/V(3.39b) * Re(10.86%)) + (D(731.3m)/V(3.39b) * Rd(1.47%) * (1-Tc(0.30)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: 90.0 | Cagr: 2.44%
Discount Rate = 10.86% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 62.50% ; FCFE base≈88.4m ; Y1≈66.6m ; Y5≈40.2m
Fair Price DCF = 12.34 (DCF Value 503.1m / Shares Outstanding 40.8m; 5y FCF grow -29.17% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 87.63 | Revenue CAGR: 17.65%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: -10.87
EPS Correlation: 61.66 | EPS CAGR: 36.31%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: 9.63

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