(CHEF) The Chefs Warehouse - Ratings and Ratios
Specialty Food, Cheese, Meat, Seafood, Ingredients
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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 | 2,563m |
| Sector | Consumer Defensive |
| Industry | Food Distribution |
| GiC Sub-Industry | Food Distributors |
| IPO / Inception | 2011-07-28 |
CHEF Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 82.6 |
| Fundamental | 60.7% |
| Dividend Rating | - |
| Rel. Strength | 33.1 |
| Analysts | 4.86 of 5 |
| Fair Price Momentum | 74.31 USD |
| Fair Price DCF | 12.34 USD |
CHEF Dividends
Currently no dividends paidCHEF Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 25.3% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 90.6% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 73.4% |
| CAGR 5y | 32.81% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.59 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 1.92 |
| Alpha | 44.34 |
| Beta | 1.315 |
| Volatility | 38.19% |
| Current Volume | 285.6k |
| Average Volume 20d | 454.9k |
| Stop Loss | 60.2 (-4.1%) |
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) 60.73
| 1. Piotroski 4.50pt = -0.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 3.70% = 1.85 |
| 3. FCF Margin 2.99% = 0.75 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 1.31 = 1.70 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 3.75 = -2.45 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC -1.71% = -2.14 |
| 7. RoE 13.14% = 1.09 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 87.63% = 4.38 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 16.07% = 2.01 |
| 10. EPS Trend 61.66% = 1.54 |
| 11. EPS CAGR 32.84% = 2.50 |
What is the price of CHEF shares?
As of August 13, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 62.77 with a total of 285,599 shares traded.Over the past week, the price has changed by -4.18%, over one month by -4.55%, over three months by +1.59% and over the past year by +71.97%.
Is The Chefs Warehouse a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, The Chefs Warehouse is currently (August 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 60.73 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 74.31 USD . This means that CHEF is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +18.38% (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 | 24.3% |
| Analysts Target Price | 71.3 | 13.6% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 83 | 32.2% |
Last update: 2025-08-12 02:56
CHEF Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 96.9m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 38.8117
P/E Forward = 36.1011
P/S = 0.6487
P/B = 4.5954
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 = 3.20b USD (2.56b + Debt 731.3m - CCE 96.9m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 2.77 (Ebit TTM 123.9m / Interest Expense TTM 44.7m)
FCF Yield = 3.70% (FCF TTM 118.2m / Enterprise Value 3.20b)
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 = 19.66 (Enterprise Value 3.20b / 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 = 8.68% (E(2.56b)/V(3.29b) * Re(10.86%)) + (D(731.3m)/V(3.29b) * Rd(1.47%) * (1-Tc(0.30)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: 90.0 | Cagr: 1.95%
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: 16.07%
Revenue Growth Correlation: -82.06%
EPS Correlation: 61.66 | EPS CAGR: 32.84%
EPS Growth Correlation: -24.49%
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