The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.
CHEFConsumer DefensiveNASDAQFood Distribution
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Daily timeframeThe Chefs' Warehouse, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes specialty food and center-of-the-plate products in the United States, the Middle East, and Canada. The company carries a $3.96B market cap, placing it firmly in the mid-cap category. It offers specialty food products, such as artisan charcuterie, specialty cheeses, unique oils and vinegars, truffles, caviar, chocolate, and pastry products and center-of-the-plate products that includes custom cut beef, seafood, and hormone-free poultry, as well as produce and broadline food products comprising cooking oils, butter, eggs, milk, and flour.
Market Cap
$3.96B
Beta
1.39
P/E (TTM)
55.80
P/E (Fwd)
36.12
EPS (TTM)
$1.74
EPS (Fwd)
$2.69
ROE
13.8%
ROA
5.4%
Cash
$122.7M
Total Debt
$978.2M
Free CF
$61.4M
52W Change
49.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. carries $978.2M in total debt against $122.7M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 8.0x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Annual free cash flow of $61.4M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. Return on equity stands at 13.8%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 5.4% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has grown from $1.75B (2021) to $4.15B (2025), reflecting a 138% increase over the period.
The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. The elevated P/E ratio means the stock is priced for significant future growth. If earnings disappoint, the price correction could be sharp. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing CHEF.