The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.

103.77
USD
+0.42
(+0.41%)
2.22EPS
42.51P/E
4.58BMarket Cap
Feb 17Next Earn
2013 Y
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
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
116.07
Basic EPS, GAAP
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
2.64
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
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
5.54
Dividend per Share
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Book Value per Share
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
16.83
Tangible Book Value per Share
-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
4.96
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
22
25
26
26
26
29
30
34
37
37
38
38
39
39
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
674
833
1,047
1,193
1,302
1,445
1,592
1,112
1,746
2,613
3,434
3,794
4,150
4,506
Operating Margin (%)
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
4.32
Depreciation Expense
7
8
15
19
21
22
26
33
35
38
56
65
78
83
Net Income, GAAP
17
14
16
3
14
20
24
-83
-5
28
35
55
72
102
Effective Tax Rate (%)
41
42.79
41.51
46.74
21.96
26.73
25.34
- -
- -
33.75
37.64
30.24
30.11
30.6
Profit Margin (%)
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
2.27
Working Capital
118
112
125
157
189
203
303
288
273
437
345
443
496
571
LT Debt
141
136
267
318
314
278
507
507
521
805
849
876
922
889
Total Equity
132
147
188
194
249
309
336
345
350
402
455
538
604
687
Return on Invested Capital (%)
9.89
6.72
6.37
5.16
5.96
6.26
5.29
- -
- -
5.44
4.89
6.41
6.8
8.33
Return on Capital (%)
9.73
6.63
6.33
5.1
5.87
6.17
5.23
- -
- -
5.33
4.81
6.31
6.69
8.18
Return on Common Equity (%)
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
16.22

Capital Structure

USD

•

in mil. unless spec.
Mar'26
Jun'26
Sep'26
ST Debt
55
55
56
LT Borrowings
721
694
697
LT Finance Leases
203
198
193
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
41
41
41
Market Capitalization
2,422
3,919
4,576

Working Capital

USD

•

in mil. unless spec.
Mar'26
Jun'26
Sep'26
Total Current Assets
931
976
1,042
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
123
135
165
Accounts Receivable, Net
377
396
399
Inventories
364
380
404
Total Current Liabilities
428
454
471
Payables & Accruals
317
337
342
ST Debt
55
55
56
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

USD

•

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

USD

•

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
1,135
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

USD

•

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
0.76
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

USD

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

CEO
Christopher Pappas
Full Time Employees
5,156
Sector
Distribution services
Industry
Food distributors
Address
100 East Ridge Road Ridgefield CT United States 06877
IPO Date
Jul 28, 2011
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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