CHEF
The Chefs Warehouse Inc
NASDAQ: CHEF · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · FOOD DISTRIBUTION
$80.69
+4.13% today
Updated 2026-06-05
Market cap
$3.12B
P/E ratio
41.83
P/S ratio
0.73x
EPS (TTM)
$1.83
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$53 – $83
Volume
0.5M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
8.0
Growth
A7.5
Quality
B+5.0
Profitability
C+6.0
Valuation
B5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
3.0
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
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Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$86.00
+6.58%
12-Month target
$45.56
-43.54%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$78.60
Margin of safety
+18.38%
1 Strong Buy6 Buy1 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $30.56M — positive
+ Revenue growth 11.40% QoQ
+ 18.38% below intrinsic value
+ Debt/equity 0.42x — low leverage
Risks
- Thin margins at 1.87%
- P/E 41.83x — expensive valuation
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.61B | $3.43B | $3.79B | $4.15B | $4.26B |
| Net income | $27.75M | $34.59M | $55.48M | $72.36M | $17.37M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $1.83 |
| Free cash flow | $-22.71M | $4.21M | $103.56M | $87.79M | $30.56M |
| Profit margin | 1.06% | 1.01% | 1.46% | 1.74% | 1.87% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
The Chefs Warehouse Inc trades at $80.69. representing a P/E of 41.83x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 60/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 5/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 2.97, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $4.26B. with profit margins at 1.87%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $78.60.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Chefs Warehouse Inc's stock price?
The Chefs Warehouse Inc (CHEF) trades at $80.69, on a P/E of 41.8x and a P/S of 0.7x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is The Chefs Warehouse Inc overvalued?
The Chefs Warehouse Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 60/100 (Grade C+), which we rate Hold. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $78.60 versus the $80.69 price, a 18.4% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.
What is the price target of The Chefs Warehouse Inc (CHEF)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $86.00, about 6.6% above the current $80.69. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of The Chefs Warehouse Inc (CHEF)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $78.60, a +18.4% margin of safety versus today's $80.69. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.
What is The Chefs Warehouse Inc's revenue?
The Chefs Warehouse Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $4.26B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
The Chefs Warehouse Inc's Altman Z-Score is 2.97, which places it in the grey zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorCONSUMER DEFENSIVE
IndustryFOOD DISTRIBUTION
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio0.73x
ROE13.80%
Beta1.47
50D MA$69.50
200D MA$64.18
Shares out0.04B
Float0.04B
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Avg volume0.5M
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