CHEF
NEUTRAL
$59.24
Live
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $77.12
(+30.2%)
$47.45
52W Range
$73.94
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 08, 2026
Market cap
$2.42B
P/E
35.26
ROE
12.7%
Profit margin
1.7%
Debt/Equity
1.61
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
80%
CHEF shows neutral fundamentals based on deterministic rules. Financial strength is strong (F-Score 7/9). Mixed signals with both opportunities and risks present.
Key Strengths
Strong financial trend (Piotroski F-Score: 7/9)
Key Risks
High valuation with P/E of 35.3
Premium vs Graham Number ($23.7)
Low profit margin of 1.7%
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$11.76
-80.1% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
39
Weak
35
50
40
70
0
AI Verdict
CHEF shows neutral fundamentals based on deterministic rules. Financial strength is strong (F-Score 7/9). Mixed signals with both opportunities and risks present.
Key drivers: Strong financial trend (Piotroski F-Score: 7/9), High valuation with P/E of 35.3, Premium vs Graham Number ($23.7)
Confidence
40%
Value
35/100
Rule-based valuation (P/E + Graham).
Positives
- Insufficient data for clear positives.
Watchpoints
- Premium 35.3x trailing earnings multiple.
- Trades above Graham Number.
Future
50/100
Rule-based growth outlook.
Positives
- Insufficient data for clear positives.
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Past
40/100
Historical performance + price trend: Shares moved +87.0% over 5Y and +19.8% over 1Y.
Positives
- Insufficient data for clear positives.
Watchpoints
- Thin profit margins.
Health
70/100
Balance sheet & liquidity (Z-Score: N/A).
Positives
- Insufficient data for clear positives.
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Dividend
0/100
Dividend policy fallback.
Positives
- Insufficient data for clear positives.
Watchpoints
- No regular dividend payments.
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$59.24
Analyst Target
$77.12
Upside/Downside
+30.2%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for CHEF and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-07
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEF
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.
Primary
|
+87.0% | +73.2% | +19.8% | +6.2% | -6.7% | -0.3% |
|
ANDE
The Andersons, Inc.
Peer
|
+169.1% | +81.2% | +75.4% | +77.4% | +2.4% | +10.4% |
|
AGRO
Adecoagro S.A.
Peer
|
+62.2% | +84.1% | +19.6% | +51.6% | +43.9% | +21.9% |
|
BRBR
BellRing Brands, Inc.
Peer
|
+13.1% | +2.4% | -64.0% | -49.5% | -8.2% | +15.7% |
|
AFYA
Afya Limited
Peer
|
-35.4% | +25.8% | -14.1% | -11.8% | -11.3% | -0.7% |
CHE
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+87.0%
3Y
+73.2%
1Y
+19.8%
6M
+6.2%
1M
-6.7%
1W
-0.3%
AND
The Andersons, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+169.1%
3Y
+81.2%
1Y
+75.4%
6M
+77.4%
1M
+2.4%
1W
+10.4%
AGR
Adecoagro S.A.
Peer
5Y
+62.2%
3Y
+84.1%
1Y
+19.6%
6M
+51.6%
1M
+43.9%
1W
+21.9%
BRB
BellRing Brands, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+13.1%
3Y
+2.4%
1Y
-64.0%
6M
-49.5%
1M
-8.2%
1W
+15.7%
AFY
Afya Limited
Peer
5Y
-35.4%
3Y
+25.8%
1Y
-14.1%
6M
-11.8%
1M
-11.3%
1W
-0.7%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
35.26
Forward P/E
23.88
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
3.99
P/S Ratio
0.58
EV/Revenue
0.79
EV/EBITDA
14.33
Market Cap
$2.42B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
1.74%
Operating Margin
4.71%
Gross Margin
24.2%
ROE
12.67%
ROA
5.01%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+10.5%
Earnings Growth
-9.6%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+10.55%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-9.4%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
1.61
High debt
Current Ratio
2.05
Strong
Quick Ratio
1.14
Good
Cash/Share
$2.97
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$1.1B
Gross Margin
24.2%
Op. Margin
4.5%
Net Margin
1.9%
Total Assets
$2.0B
Liabilities
$1.4B
Equity
$0.6B
Debt/Equity
2.36x
Operating CF
$0.1B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.1B
FCF Yield
89%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-29
$N/A
2026-02-11
$0.68
+8.8% surprise
2025-10-29
$0.5
+20.3% surprise
2025-07-30
$0.49
+8.3% surprise
Consumer Defensive Sector Comparison
Comparing CHEF against 58 companies in the Consumer Defensive sector
(3 bullish, 32 neutral, 23 bearish)
P/E Ratio
35.26
This Stock
vs
32.88
Sector Avg
+7.2%
(Premium)
Return on Equity (ROE)
12.67%
This Stock
vs
-9.77%
Sector Avg
-229.7%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
1.74%
This Stock
vs
1.44%
Sector Avg
+20.8%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
1.61
This Stock
vs
1.5
Sector Avg
+7.7%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
10.5%
This Stock
vs
5.09%
Sector Avg
+106.2%
(Fast Growth)
Current Ratio
2.05
This Stock
vs
2.14
Sector Avg
-4.1%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEF
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $2.42B | 35.26 | 12.7% | 1.7% | $59.24 | |
|
ANDE
The Andersons, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $2.4B | 25.35 | 8.3% | 0.9% | $70.74 | Compare |
|
AGRO
Adecoagro S.A.
|
BEARISH | $1.76B | 54.13 | 1.7% | 1.7% | $12.45 | Compare |
|
BRBR
BellRing Brands, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $3.31B | 16.46 | -% | 9.3% | $27.66 | Compare |
|
AFYA
Afya Limited
|
NEUTRAL | $1.25B | 8.94 | 16.7% | 20.1% | $13.76 | Compare |
CHEF
The Chefs'...
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$2.4B
P/E
35.3
ROE
12.7%
Price
$59.24
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-03 | PAPPAS CHRISTOPHER | Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 95,908 | $5,997,127 |
| 2026-03-03 | PAPPAS CHRISTOPHER | Chief Executive Officer | Option Exercise | 95,908 | $1,940,219 |
| 2026-03-02 | POLYCHRONI CHRISTINA | Officer | Sale | 6,401 | $437,079 |
| 2026-03-02 | PAPPAS CHRISTOPHER | Chief Executive Officer | Gift | 60,392 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | ALDOUS ALEXANDROS | General Counsel | Sale | 29,500 | $2,100,990 |
| 2026-02-24 | LEDDY JAMES F | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 16,338 | - |
| 2026-02-24 | MCCAULEY TIMOTHY | Officer | Stock Award | 7,698 | - |
| 2026-02-24 | POLYCHRONI CHRISTINA | Officer | Stock Award | 9,948 | - |
| 2026-02-24 | PAPPAS JOHN | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 41,740 | - |
| 2026-02-24 | ALDOUS ALEXANDROS | General Counsel | Stock Award | 15,249 | - |
| 2026-02-24 | PAPPAS CHRISTOPHER | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 75,951 | - |
| 2026-02-18 | MCCAULEY TIMOTHY | Officer | Sale | 7,500 | $525,000 |
| 2025-12-10 | ALDOUS ALEXANDROS | General Counsel | Gift | 1,695 | - |
| 2025-11-04 | LEDDY JAMES F | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 22,000 | $1,366,420 |
PAPPAS CHRISTOPHER
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-03
95,908 shares
·
$5,997,127
PAPPAS CHRISTOPHER
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-03
95,908 shares
·
$1,940,219
POLYCHRONI CHRISTINA
Officer
2026-03-02
6,401 shares
·
$437,079
PAPPAS CHRISTOPHER
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-02
60,392 shares
ALDOUS ALEXANDROS
General Counsel
2026-02-27
29,500 shares
·
$2,100,990
LEDDY JAMES F
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-24
16,338 shares
MCCAULEY TIMOTHY
Officer
2026-02-24
7,698 shares
POLYCHRONI CHRISTINA
Officer
2026-02-24
9,948 shares
PAPPAS JOHN
Chief Operating Officer
2026-02-24
41,740 shares
ALDOUS ALEXANDROS
General Counsel
2026-02-24
15,249 shares
PAPPAS CHRISTOPHER
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-24
75,951 shares
MCCAULEY TIMOTHY
Officer
2026-02-18
7,500 shares
·
$525,000
ALDOUS ALEXANDROS
General Counsel
2025-12-10
1,695 shares
LEDDY JAMES F
Chief Financial Officer
2025-11-04
22,000 shares
·
$1,366,420
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
8 analysts
BTIG
2026-02-12
Buy
Buy
Benchmark
2026-01-29
Buy
Buy
UBS
2026-01-14
Buy
Buy
UBS
2025-10-30
Buy
Buy
Morgan Stanley
2025-10-27
Overweight
BTIG
2025-10-21
Buy
Buy
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