CHEF Add to watchlist $97.09 5.28 (-5.15%) Last updated: Jul 19, 2026 19:00
52-Week Range
$97.09
$53.20 $97.09 $102.87

Fundamentals Overview

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. is near the high of its 52-week range with premium valuation, experiencing significant downward pressure today.

Valuation premium

P/E 56.3 PEG 2.3 P/B 6.19 P/S 0.93

Intrinsic value (DCF)

-57.6% downside vs price

Profitability

Net margin 1.9%

Risk (Beta)

1.39 — higher vol

Earnings & growth

EPS $1.72 Rev -7.3% Profit -19.9% vs prior qtr

BullzEye Analysis

Our composite tilts Hold on technicals (e.g. RSI, ADX, trend), fundamentals, sentiment, sector and index context, and risk.

Composite Signal

Sell
Buy
Hold — 61% confidence Risk: High Volatility — Beta 1.39. Consider smaller position size due to higher beta.

Supporting (Buy):

Analyst grade: B- · 3M vs S&P 500: +44.4% · 3M vs Consumer Defensive sector: +52.9%

Pressures (Sell):

DCF 57.6% downside vs price · Sentiment weakening (1 downgrade) · Beta 1.39 (elevated)

Not financial advice. For education and research only; do your own research and consider a financial advisor before investing.

Key Stats

Market Cap
$3.96B
P/E (TTM)
56.31
EPS (TTM)
$1.72
Dividend Yield
N/A
52-Week Range
$53.20 - $102.87
Volume vs Avg
N/A
Beta
1.39

About

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF), operating through its various subsidiaries, focuses on supplying high-end and gourmet food products across both the United States and Canada. The company maintains an extensive catalog, featuring more than 50,000 distinct stock-keeping units. This vast selection encompasses a diverse array of specialty items, such as artisanal charcuterie, premium cheeses, unique oils and vinegars, truffles, caviar, exquisite chocolates, and various pastry essentials. Beyond th...
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Headquarters: US
Employees: 5,156
IPO Date: Jul 2011
Beta: 1.39 (More volatile than market)

Ratings & Grades at a Glance

Overall rating: B-. Recent institutional grades: majority downgrades. Current institutional positions: Buy: 26, Equal Weight: 1, Outperform: 3.

Financial story & AI narrative

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Valuation & Ratios

Valuation, liquidity, and profitability metrics are consolidated here (including ratios that previously appeared in the Financials story). Trailing (TTM) vs forward-looking (e.g. DCF) is noted on each line where it matters.

DCF vs price: DCF estimate is $41.17; current price is $97.09. That’s a -57.6% gap. When the gap is large (e.g. >20%), that’s divergence; when they’re close, that’s convergence. Differences can reflect growth expectations, sector premiums, or conservative vs. optimistic assumptions. Use DCF as one input alongside technicals and sentiment.

Metric Value
Valuation
P/E (TTM) 56.31
DCF value (model) $41.17 (-57.6% vs price)
PEG (TTM) 2.3
P/B (TTM) 6.19
P/S (TTM) 0.93
P/FCF (TTM) 48.8
Liquidity & enterprise
Current Ratio (TTM) 2.18
Quick Ratio (TTM) 1.33
Cash Ratio (TTM) 0.29
Profitability
ROE (TTM) N/A
ROA (TTM) N/A
Revenue growth (YoY) N/A
Net margin (TTM) 1.87%
Gross margin (TTM) 24.32%
Operating margin (TTM) 3.84%
Debt to equity (TTM) N/A

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Price Target, Ratings & Grades

Analyst price targets, consensus, rating snapshot, and institutional grades for CHEF.

Analyst Sentiment at a Glance

B- Sentiment Weakening
Buy 26Equal Weight 1Outperform 3
0 upgrades, 1 downgrade
Price Target Consensus
Current $97.09
Median $90.50
Consensus $90.50
Low consensus $84.00
High consensus $97.00

Stock Grades (Institutions)

Institution Action Previous Grade New Grade Date
Morgan Stanley downgrade Overweight Equal Weight 2026-07-15
Benchmark maintain Buy Buy 2026-07-14
BTIG maintain Buy Buy 2026-06-11
Benchmark maintain Buy Buy 2026-04-30
BTIG maintain Buy Buy 2026-04-30
UBS maintain Buy Buy 2026-04-23
BTIG maintain Buy Buy 2026-04-15
BTIG maintain Buy Buy 2026-02-12
Benchmark maintain Buy Buy 2026-01-29
UBS maintain Buy Buy 2026-01-14
UBS maintain Buy Buy 2025-10-30
BTIG maintain Buy Buy 2025-10-21
UBS maintain Buy Buy 2025-07-31
Benchmark maintain Buy Buy 2025-07-31
UBS maintain Buy Buy 2025-07-28
UBS maintain Buy Buy 2025-05-01
Benchmark maintain Buy Buy 2025-03-17
Lake Street maintain Buy Buy 2025-02-13
BMO Capital maintain Outperform Outperform 2025-02-13
Benchmark maintain Buy Buy 2025-02-13
UBS maintain Buy Buy 2025-02-13
Jefferies maintain Buy Buy 2025-01-15
Lake Street maintain Buy Buy 2024-12-16
Jefferies maintain Buy Buy 2024-12-16
BMO Capital maintain Outperform Outperform 2024-10-31
Jefferies maintain Buy Buy 2024-09-25
Jefferies maintain Buy Buy 2024-07-29
Benchmark maintain Buy Buy 2024-05-02
BMO Capital maintain Outperform Outperform 2024-02-16
UBS maintain Buy Buy 2024-02-15