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CHEFThe Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.
$103.77$4.2B
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The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.

CHEF
NASDAQ · Food Distributors
$103.77
At close - Nov 6, 4:00 PM EST - USD
Market Cap$4.23B
P/E46.8x
52W High$118.51
Volume315.27K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q3

Double-Digit Growth Meets Thin Margins and Heavy Leverage

The Chefs' Warehouse has sustained double-digit revenue growth into 2026, with revenue up 11.2% year over year in 2026Q3 and 12.9% in 2026Q2, while gross margin has held in a tight 23.8% to 25.1% band.

GrowthExpanding
ProfitabilityModerate
ValuationExpensive
TechnicalsMixed
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MARKET ACTION

CHEF price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

12/12 Beats

EPS beat 12 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

+77% Peers

P/E is 77% above peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 83 · Leader

High momentum (Outperforming 83% of market)

04

Mixed Trend

Mixed

Price < 50DMA but > 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Jan 28

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 11/7/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
CHEF+66.32%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+7.63%
1-Year Return
CHEF+63.01%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+9.69%
3-Year Return
CHEF+330.05%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+69.70%
5-Year Return
CHEF+192.64%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+57.52%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y High
46.8x
Forward P/EExpansion
40.5x
EV/EBITDA80th %ile
19.0x
FCF YieldCash Flow
4.3%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
46.8x
37.8x
100th· High
EV/EBITDA
19.0x
15.9x
80th· High
Price/FCF
23.3x
33.3x
33rd· Fair
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$11.05-89.4%
Base (Fair)$47.84-53.9%
Bull$79.57-23.3%
$11.05 Bear$47.84 Base$79.57 Bull
Current Market Price: $103.77
Trades at a 116.9% premium to Base DCF ($47.84)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue FY25
$4.15B+9.4% YoY
Net income FY25
$72M+30.4% YoY
Free cash flow FY25
$88M-15.2% YoY
Operating margin FY25
3.7%+0.3 pts YoY
ROIC (FY25)7.7%
Avg ROIC 5Y5.8%
ROE (TTM)16.1%
Piotroski Score7 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate12/12 (100%)
Revenue Beat Rate9/12 (75%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q4 2026Latest
Oct 28, 2026
$0.66+12.2%
vs $0.59
$1.1B+1.4%
vs $1.1B
Q3 2026
Jul 29, 2026
$0.78+32.2%
vs $0.59
$1.2B+3.9%
vs $1.1B
Q2 2026
Apr 29, 2026
$0.40+73.9%
vs $0.23
$1.1B+5.0%
vs $1.0B
Q1 2026
Feb 11, 2026
$0.68+9.7%
vs $0.62
$1.1B+4.0%
vs $1.1B
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

4 Stories
Zacks Investment Research·Oct 26, 2026
What to Expect From The Chefs' Warehouse Q3 Earnings Release?

The Chefs' Warehouse is poised for Q3 sales and earnings growth, fueled by strong specialty food demand, market share gains and distribution efficiencies.

Zacks Investment Research·Oct 21, 2026
Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release

Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Zacks Investment Research·Oct 19, 2026
Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) is a Top-Ranked Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?

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Zacks Investment Research·Oct 16, 2026
3 Reasons Growth Investors Will Love Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF)

Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) possesses solid growth attributes, which could help it handily outperform the market.

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark CHEF against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
CHEF logoCHEFThe Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.Current
$103.77$4.23B46.769.36%2.27%16.08%—
USFD logoUSFDUS Foods Holding Corp.
$106.67$23.49B29.284.08%1.97%18.38%—
SYY logoSYYSysco Corporation
$76.86$36.75B20.543.91%2.12%63.72%2.81%
PFGC logoPFGCPerformance Food Group Co
$107.50$16.89B42.847.17%0.57%8.18%—
DOLE logoDOLEDole plc
$13.88$1.32B22.258.23%0.63%4%2.37%
UNFI logoUNFIUnited Natural Foods, Inc.
$45.30$2.74B33.92-1.99%0.27%5.32%—

Compare CHEF vs Peers

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs USFD

Most directly comparable listed peer for CHEF.

Scale Benchmark

vs CMG

Larger-name benchmark to compare CHEF against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs USFD, SYY, PFGC, DOLE

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

CHEF SEC Filings & Documents

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Oct 28, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Oct 19, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jul 29, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

3
FY 2026

Feb 24, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 25, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Feb 27, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Oct 28, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Jul 29, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Apr 29, 2026·SEC

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CHEF Frequently Asked Questions

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.'s revenue?

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) reported $4.51B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $4.15B in fiscal year 2025. That is 1157% more than the $330.1M of fiscal year 2010.

How fast is The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. growing?

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) grew revenue by 11.5% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.

Is CHEF profitable?

Yes. The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) earned $102.4M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 2.3% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
What is CHEF's return on equity?

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) had a return on equity (ROE) of 16.1% over the trailing twelve months. That is above the market's typical 10-15%.

What is The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.'s free cash flow?

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) generated $181.5M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.

What if you invested $1,000 in CHEF back in 2010?

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