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The Chefs' Warehouse Inc. (CHEF)
NASDAQ:CHEF
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CHEF Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$27.64 - $49.78
Previous Close$48.34
Volume1.44M
Average Volume (3M)384.96K
Market Cap
$1.92B
Enterprise Value$2.79B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$50.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$929.31M
Price to Earnings (P/E)42.7
Beta2.03
Next Earnings
Feb 12, 2025EPS Estimate
$0.51Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.13
Shares Outstanding39,554,511
10 Day Avg. Volume411,521
30 Day Avg. Volume384,956
Standard Deviation0.18
R-Squared0.45
Alpha-0.00643
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)3.98
Price to Sales (P/S)0.52
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)24.20
P/FCF Ratio40.50
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.75
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.43
Enterprise Value/Ebitda17.62
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$58.25Price Target Upside20.50% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
The Chefs' Warehouse News
PremiumCompany Announcements
The Chefs’ Warehouse Reports Strong Q3 2024 Growth
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Growth And ExpansionChefs’ posted a solid Q3’24, with organic growth of ~6% and 50+ bps of GM expansion as it integrates 2022/2023 acquisitions and investments.
Industry PositionChefs’ is uniquely positioned within the healthiest space in the restaurant industry, serving independent, chef-inspired restaurants which continue to see growth.
Strategic InitiativesStrategic focus on integration, margin expansion, and debt reduction has driven EBITDA margin improvement and is expected to further improve in FY25.
Bears Say
Convertible NotesConvertible notes structure represents a significant critique due to potential share dilution.
Share DilutionThe exercise of a $40M convertible note and the potential 6.5M share dilutive overhang from convertible notes represent a significant critique of the company.
Stock PerformanceShares are down slightly intraday, which is believed to be due to in line results and the subdued tone across the restaurant category.
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Ownership Overview
10.77% Insiders
28.85% Mutual Funds
23.77% Other Institutional Investors
15.16% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Website Traffic
The estimated number of people who visited one or more of the websites owned by The Chefs' Warehouse
Desktop Users
Mobile Users
CHEF FAQ
What was The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc. lowest stock price was $27.64 and its highest was $49.78 in the past 12 months.
What is The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 12, 2025 which is in 52 days.
How were The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc. released its earnings results on Oct 30, 2024. The company reported $0.36 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.343 by $0.017.
Is The Chefs' Warehouse Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does The Chefs' Warehouse Inc. pay dividends?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.’s EPS estimate?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.’s EPS estimate is $0.51.
How many shares outstanding does The Chefs' Warehouse Inc. have?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc. has 39,554,512 shares outstanding.
What happened to The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc. reported an EPS of $0.36 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.343. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.755%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.?
Among the largest hedge funds holding The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.’s share is Legion Partners Asset Management, Llc. It holds The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.’s shares valued at 44M.
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The Chefs' Warehouse Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$58.25 (20.50% Upside)
$58.25 (20.50% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CHEF Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 139.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
66.57%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.39%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.97%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. engages in the distribution of specialty food products. It focuses on serving the specific needs of chefs who own and operate some of the menu-driven independent restaurants, fine dining establishments, country clubs, hotels, caterers, culinary schools, bakeries, patisseries, chocolatiers, cruise lines, casinos and specialty food stores. Its product portfolio includes artisan charcuterie, specialty cheeses, unique oils and vinegars, truffles, caviar, chocolate and pastry products. The firm oprates through East Coast, Midwest and West Coast segments. It also offer a line of center-of-the-plate products, including custom cut beef, seafood and hormone-free poultry, as well as broad line food products, such as cooking oils, butter, eggs, milk and flour. The company was founded by Christopher Pappas, John Pappas, and Dean Facatselis in 1985 and is headquartered in Ridgefield, CT.
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CHEF Earnings Call
Q3 2024
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflected a positive outlook with strong organic growth, improved gross profit margins, and increased net income. However, there were challenges, including the impact of Hurricane Beryl and softer demand in July. Overall, the sentiment is positive with a strong focus on strategic growth and efficiency improvements.Read More>---
CHEF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$58.25
▲(20.50% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering CHEF
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
21/30 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+54.92%
reiterated a buy rating 6 days ago
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