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The Chefs' Warehouse Inc. (CHEF)
NASDAQ:CHEF
CHEF Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$31.96 - $66.51
Previous CloseN/A
Volume46.16K
Average Volume (3M)503.25K
Market Cap
$2.62B
Enterprise Value$2.80B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)N/A
Total Debt (Recent Filing)N/A
Price to Earnings (P/E)50.5
Beta2.08
Next Earnings
Apr 23, 2025EPS Estimate
0.2Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.30
Shares Outstanding39,554,512
10 Day Avg. Volume755,371
30 Day Avg. Volume503,251
Standard Deviation0.18
R-Squared0.43
Alpha-0.00220
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)0.71
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)33.10
P/FCF Ratio55.50
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.07
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.44
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.28
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$68.00Price Target Upside3.63% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
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The Chefs' Warehouse News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Chefs’ Warehouse Achieves Record Revenue, Eyes Future Growth---
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Acquisition StrategyManagement's success with acquisition integration is leading to expected continued margin expansion, boosting investor confidence.
Debt ReductionLeverage levels fell significantly as CHEF improved margins and increased volume through consolidated distribution facilities, leading to materially positive free cash flow.
Financial PerformanceStrong organic growth and a 16% increase in 4Q24 EBITDA highlight CHEF's impressive financial performance, capturing investor attention.
Bears Say
Convertible NotesThe convertible notes structure is a significant critique due to potential share dilution, raising concerns among investors.
Share Dilution RiskPotential challenges from convertible notes could lead to share dilution, despite positive growth and margin enhancement expectations.
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Ownership Overview
10.77% Insiders
27.96% Mutual Funds
22.02% Other Institutional Investors
18.18% 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 $31.96 and its highest was $66.51 in the past 12 months.
What is The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.’s market cap?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.’s market cap is $2.62B.
When is The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 23, 2025 which is in 61 days.
How were The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc. released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2025. The company reported $0.55 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.503 by $0.047.
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 0.2.
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 $0.55 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.503. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 9.416%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CHEF
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The Chefs' Warehouse Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$68.00 (3.63% Upside)
$68.00 (3.63% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CHEF Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 215.0 Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 10.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 12.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 12.7%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
77.30%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.18%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.22%
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 Company Deck
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CHEF Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflects a strong financial performance for Chefs' Warehouse, characterized by significant revenue growth, improved gross profit margins, and successful digital adoption. However, challenges persist with specific category margin pressures and increased operational costs. The company's outlook remains positive, focusing on continued growth and operational improvements.Read More>---
CHEF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$68.00
▲(3.63% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering CHEF
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
23/31 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+57.19%
reiterated a buy rating 8 days ago
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