Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Chefs` Warehouse Inc (CHEF) - $62.10 as of 11/5/2025 1:33:10 PM EST
Total Score
9 out of 30
Safety Score
48 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for CHEF
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for CHEF
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for CHEF
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for CHEF
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for CHEF (48 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Financial Details for CHEF
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | CHEF |
| Company Name | Chefs` Warehouse Inc |
| Country | USA |
| Description | The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) is a leading distributor of specialty food products tailored to the restaurant and hospitality industries across North America. Based in Ridgefield, Connecticut, the company boasts a broad array of gourmet ingredients and artisanal items, alongside high-quality meats and seafood, solidifying its status as a vital partner to culinary experts. With a robust focus on superior quality and exceptional service, The Chefs' Warehouse is adept at adapting to industry trends and meeting the rising demand for premium food offerings, making it well-positioned for sustained growth in a competitive market. |
| Sector Name | CONSUMER DEFENSIVE |
| Industry Name | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | N/A |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 62.10 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 33.30 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 11/5/2025 1:33:10 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 555,929 |
| Average Daily Volume | 507,795 |
| 52-Week High | 68.94 |
| 52-Week Low | 39.83 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 55.91% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 34.10 |
| Industry PE | 29.37 |
| Sector PE | 26.48 |
| 5-Year Average PE | -58.24 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 38.81 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 74.82 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 44.22 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 2.14 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 1.60 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 14.18 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 4.03 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 4.43 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 5.18 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 0.59 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 0.39 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.44 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 7 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 0 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 40,685,500 |
| Market Capitalization | 2,526,569,550 |
| Institutional Ownership | 98.57% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.0000 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.0000 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | N/A |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.00 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 0.00 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 0 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | N/A |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 32.50% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 60.39% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 1.73 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 1.27 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 1.46 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 74,603,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 55,479,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 34,590,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 9.60% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 18.97% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 3.81% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 65,061,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 114,655,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 49,878,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -625,162,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -574,089,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 688,744,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 664,802,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 690,223,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.44 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.46 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 537,646,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 454,672,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 576,638,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 118,196,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 2.91 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 103,555,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 4,212,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 2.00 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.06 |
| MACD Signal | -0.30 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 55.64 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 62.07 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 68.50 |
| Beta | 1.75 |
| RSI | 47.62 |
| 50-Day SMA | 57.82 |
| 150-Day SMA | 42.02 |
| 200-Day SMA | 40.00 |
System |
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| Modified | 11/3/2025 8:11:26 PM EST |