The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.

CHEF
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.US flagNASDAQ Global Select
109.08
USD
-2.97
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4.45BMarket Cap
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.
CHEF
(NASDAQ Global Select)

Recent

price

109.08

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2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
TTM
FRC
15.48
22.77
23.3
30.94
33.8
41
46.02
49.83
50.33
53.9
32.97
47.51
70.45
91.24
100.07
107.17
113.31
Revenue per Share
-0.5
0.44
0.7
0.78
0.58
0.63
0.12
0.55
0.71
0.82
-2.46
-0.13
0.75
0.92
1.46
1.87
2.37
Basic EPS, GAAP
0.63
0.95
0.41
0.49
0.4
1.48
1.5
1.21
1.57
1.52
1.27
-0.54
0.62
1.64
4.04
3.34
4.17
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
0.07
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Dividend per Share
-2.36
1.13
1.87
5.28
5.86
7.15
7.37
8.74
10.3
11.07
9.24
9.24
10.4
11.46
13.36
14.86
15.89
Book Value per Share
-2.97
-0.12
-2.01
-0.23
0.5
-3.98
-4.07
-2.49
-0.19
-0.02
0.48
0.63
-1.07
-2.17
0.52
2.56
3.89
Tangible Book Value per Share
21
18
21
22
25
26
26
26
29
30
34
37
37
38
38
39
39
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
330
401
480
674
833
1,047
1,193
1,302
1,445
1,592
1,112
1,746
2,613
3,434
3,794
4,150
4,392
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
6.53
6.94
5.99
5.43
3.96
3.86
3.96
3.16
3.36
3.18
-9.24
0.62
3.28
2.94
3.38
3.69
4.14
Operating Margin (%)
1
2
4
7
8
15
19
21
22
26
33
35
38
56
65
78
82
Depreciation Expense
16
8
15
17
14
16
3
14
20
24
-83
-5
28
35
55
72
92
Net Income, GAAP
13.92
42.12
42.13
41
42.79
41.51
46.74
21.96
26.73
25.34
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- -
33.75
37.64
30.24
30.11
31.12
Effective Tax Rate (%)
4.81
1.92
3.02
2.52
1.71
1.55
0.25
1.1
1.41
1.52
-7.46
-0.28
1.06
1.01
1.46
1.74
2.09
Profit Margin (%)
12
30
58
118
112
125
157
189
203
303
288
273
437
345
443
496
521
Working Capital
83
40
119
141
136
267
318
314
278
507
507
521
805
849
876
922
891
LT Debt
-49
24
39
132
147
188
194
249
309
336
345
350
402
455
538
604
648
Total Equity
73.23
27.48
14.68
9.89
6.72
6.37
5.16
5.96
6.26
5.29
- -
- -
5.44
4.89
6.41
7.17
8.27
Return on Invested Capital (%)
76.32
26.89
14.28
9.73
6.63
6.33
5.1
5.87
6.17
5.23
- -
- -
5.33
4.81
6.31
6.69
7.77
Return on Capital (%)
- -
409.03
46.18
19.83
10.2
9.68
1.58
6.5
7.32
7.51
-24.36
-1.42
7.38
8.08
11.18
12.67
15.25
Return on Common Equity (%)

Capital Structure

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'25
Mar'26
Jun'26
ST Debt
53
55
55
LT Borrowings
720
721
694
LT Finance Leases
202
203
198
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
41
41
41
Market Capitalization
2,536
2,422
3,919

Working Capital

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'25
Mar'26
Jun'26
Total Current Assets
970
931
976
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
121
123
135
Accounts Receivable, Net
392
377
396
Inventories
386
364
380
Total Current Liabilities
473
428
454
Payables & Accruals
354
317
337
ST Debt
53
55
55
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
12.71%
12.03%
12.4%
Free Cash Flow
-4.12%
-12.7%
-15.58%
Net Income, GAAP
-73.05%
-128.45%
30.43%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
17.21%
31.6%
9.36%
Total Cash Common Dividend
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
874
955
931
1,034
3,794
2025
951
1,035
1,021
1,143
4,150
2026
1,059
1,169
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
0.05
0.41
0.37
0.63
1.46
2025
0.27
0.55
0.5
0.56
1.87
2026
0.45
0.87
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- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
2026
- -
- -
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Business
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. is a specialty food distributor primarily serving professional chefs, restaurateurs, and culinary professionals in the United States and Canada. The company offers a comprehensive range of high-quality specialty food products including artisanal cheeses; charcuterie; specialty meats; seafood; organic and natural products; boutique pantry essentials; fresh and frozen produce; culinary ingredients; and kitchen tools and equipment. Its product portfolio spans multiple categories such as fresh seafood, specialty proteins, gourmet extras, and organic offerings, under well-recognized brands tailored to meet the needs of fine dining and hospitality sectors. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Melville, New York, The Chefs' Warehouse operates extensive distribution networks across North America. The company strategically aligns with premium and artisanal producers, enabling it to deliver unique, high-margin products to its client base. It serves diverse foodservice segments including restaurants, hotels, caterers, and institutional food providers. Subsidiaries and strategic partnerships enhance its supply chain capabilities and broaden its product assortment to specialized markets. In the past two years, The Chefs' Warehouse has bolstered its market position through several initiatives, including expanding its product lineup with new artisan and organic offerings to meet growing consumer demand for premium, sustainable foods. It has also pursued strategic acquisitions to enhance its distribution footprint and product breadth in the specialty food segment. Operational improvements have focused on supply chain optimization and enhanced customer service platforms. Additionally, it has strengthened partnerships with local and regional artisan producers, expanding its reach into niche gourmet markets to maintain competitive differentiation and respond to evolving culinary trends. These strategic moves reflect the company's continuous adaptation to the specialty food landscape and its commitment to providing tailored, high-quality foodservice solutions.

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