The Chefs Warehouse Inc (CHEF)


The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. is a common stock listing on NASDAQ for a company that distributes specialty food and center-of-the-plate products across the United States, the Middle East, and Canada. Its product range includes specialty items such as artisan charcuterie, cheeses, oils and vinegars, truffles, caviar, chocolate, and pastry ingredients, along with custom-cut beef, seafood, hormone-free poultry, produce, and broadline staples like cooking oils, butter, eggs, milk, and flour. The company serves a wide customer base that includes independent restaurants, fine dining venues, country clubs, hotels, caterers, culinary schools, bakeries, patisseries, chocolatiers, cruise lines, casinos, and specialty food retailers. It also sells center-of-the-plate products directly to consumers through mail and e-commerce channels. Founded in 1985, The Chefs' Warehouse is headquartered in Ridgefield, Connecticut.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-CHEF
$79.96
-15.7% Downside
Fair
$99.67
5.1% Upside
Fair
Good
0.0%
July 29, 2026
48.7x
6.4x
0.9x
3.898 B
4.723 B
20.1%
90.3%
5.5
102.1%
Valuation • Fair Value

The Chefs Warehouse Inc (NASDAQ-CHEF) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for The Chefs Warehouse Inc (NASDAQ-CHEF) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$79.96

Estimated downside of 15.7% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$83.82

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$21.62

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

NM

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$76.10

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$99.67

Analysts imply upside of 5.1%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for The Chefs Warehouse Inc (NASDAQ-CHEF) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for The Chefs Warehouse Inc (NASDAQ-CHEF)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

4.258 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

4.491 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

240.3 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

291 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review The Chefs Warehouse Inc (NASDAQ-CHEF) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for The Chefs Warehouse Inc (NASDAQ-CHEF)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

9

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.50

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

5.5

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

102.1%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for The Chefs Warehouse Inc (NASDAQ-CHEF). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for The Chefs Warehouse Inc (NASDAQ-CHEF)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

July 29, 2026

Days to Earnings

8

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

0.0%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Payout Ratio

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for The Chefs Warehouse Inc (NASDAQ-CHEF), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

The Chefs Warehouse Inc (NASDAQ-CHEF) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review The Chefs Warehouse Inc (NASDAQ-CHEF) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for The Chefs Warehouse Inc (NASDAQ-CHEF) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for The Chefs Warehouse Inc (NASDAQ-CHEF) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Sell

The daily technical read for The Chefs Warehouse Inc (NASDAQ-CHEF) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for The Chefs Warehouse Inc (NASDAQ-CHEF) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for The Chefs Warehouse Inc (NASDAQ-CHEF) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for The Chefs Warehouse Inc (NASDAQ-CHEF)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Strong Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, The Chefs Warehouse Inc (NASDAQ-CHEF) has a Strong Buy consensus, with 7 buy, 2 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 7
Hold 2
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

The Chefs Warehouse Inc (NASDAQ-CHEF) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about The Chefs Warehouse Inc (NASDAQ-CHEF) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$79.96
Estimated downside 15.7%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 15.7%
Analyst Target
$99.67
Implied upside 5.1%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for The Chefs Warehouse Inc (NASDAQ-CHEF) is $79.96. This implies an estimated downside of 15.7% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 15.7% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for The Chefs Warehouse Inc (NASDAQ-CHEF) is $99.67. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 5.1%.

The current financial health read for The Chefs Warehouse Inc (NASDAQ-CHEF) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for The Chefs Warehouse Inc (NASDAQ-CHEF) is July 29, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 0.0%.

The current P/E ratio listed for The Chefs Warehouse Inc (NASDAQ-CHEF) is 48.7x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for The Chefs Warehouse Inc is 3.898 B.

The current enterprise value listed for The Chefs Warehouse Inc is 4.723 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for The Chefs Warehouse Inc is NASDAQ-CHEF, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

The Chefs Warehouse Inc (NASDAQ-CHEF) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for The Chefs Warehouse Inc is 20.1%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for The Chefs Warehouse Inc is 90.3%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.