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. At a $4.32B market cap, The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. ranks as a mid-cap company within consumer defensive. 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
$4.32B
Beta
1.44
P/E (TTM)
50.42
P/E (Fwd)
34.08
EPS (TTM)
$2.10
EPS (Fwd)
$3.11
ROE
15.3%
ROA
5.9%
Cash
$135.5M
Total Debt
$946.6M
Free CF
$107.1M
52W Change
81.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where CHEF stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, CHEF finished 21.51% above its 150-day moving average ($91.58) and 31.06% above its 200-day moving average ($84.91). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is CHEF overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, CHEF's RSI(14) was 49.6, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The company holds $135.5M in cash, though total debt stands at $946.6M. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Annual free cash flow of $107.1M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. ROE of 15.2% points to strong capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 5.9% 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. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. and its sector.