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The Chefs Warehouse Inc (CHEF)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
11/17/2025: CHEF (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
7 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $76.78
1 Year Target Price $76.78
| 6 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 4.45% | Avg. Invested days 40 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.42B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 34.07 | 1Y Target Price 76.78 |
Price to earnings Ratio 34.07 | 1Y Target Price 76.78 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 7 | Beta 1.3 | 52 Weeks Range 40.00 - 68.94 | Updated Date 11/16/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 40.00 - 68.94 | Updated Date 11/16/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.73 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-10-29 | When Before Market | Estimate 0.41 | Actual 0.5 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 1.85% | Operating Margin (TTM) 3.81% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 5.01% | Return on Equity (TTM) 14.12% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 34.07 | Forward PE 26.95 | Enterprise Value 3285436836 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.6 |
Enterprise Value 3285436836 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.6 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.81 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.74 | Shares Outstanding 40685549 | Shares Floating 36271167 |
Shares Outstanding 40685549 | Shares Floating 36271167 | ||
Percent Insiders 11.24 | Percent Institutions 97 |
Upturn AI SWOT
The Chefs Warehouse Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
The Chefs' Warehouse was founded in 1985 by Christopher Pappas in New York. It started as a specialty food distributor and has expanded through organic growth and acquisitions to serve a wide range of culinary professionals.
Core Business Areas
- Specialty Food Distribution: Distributes specialty food products, including meats, seafood, pastry, and other gourmet items.
- Restaurant Supplies: Provides restaurant supplies and equipment.
- Protein Distribution: Distribution of high-quality protein products.
Leadership and Structure
Christopher Pappas is the Chairman and CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with various departments, including sales, marketing, operations, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Specialty Foods: High-end ingredients used by chefs in fine dining. Market share within the overall food distribution is hard to pinpoint. Competitors include Sysco (SYY), US Foods (USFD).
- Pastry: Gourmet pastry ingredients and supplies. Market share data is fragmented. Competitors include Dawn Food Products, Puratos.
- Seafood and Meat: Premium cuts and unique seafood options. Market share within food distribution is difficult to determine due to segmentation. Competitors include Allen Brothers, Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The foodservice distribution industry is competitive and fragmented, with a mix of large national players and smaller regional distributors. Trends include a focus on sustainability, local sourcing, and technology adoption.
Positioning
The Chefs' Warehouse positions itself as a high-end distributor, focusing on quality and service to chefs and fine dining establishments. Competitive advantages include its specialization in unique products and strong relationships with suppliers.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global foodservice market is valued at trillions of dollars. The Chefs' Warehouse focuses on the premium segment of the market, where they capture a portion of the total.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong supplier relationships
- Focus on high-quality products
- Experienced management team
- Brand Reputation in the fine dining segment
Weaknesses
- Dependence on high-end restaurants
- Vulnerability to economic downturns impacting the dining industry
- Potential for supply chain disruptions
- High debt compared to competitors
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Increased adoption of technology for efficiency
- Growth in the demand for specialty foods
- Strategic Acquisitions for growth
Threats
- Increased competition from larger distributors
- Economic recessions and market slowdowns
- Changes in consumer preferences
- Fluctuations in food prices
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Sysco Corp (SYY)
- US Foods Holding Corp (USFD)
- Performance Food Group (PFGC)
Competitive Landscape
The Chefs' Warehouse competes primarily on product quality, service, and specialization. Larger competitors like Sysco and US Foods have broader product lines and economies of scale.
Major Acquisitions
Allen Brothers
- Year: 2013
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 52.5
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded their premium meat offerings
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: The Chefs' Warehouse has experienced solid growth, driven by both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions of other specialty food distributors.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates project continued revenue growth, driven by both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in technology, expanding distribution centers, and acquiring complementary businesses to increase market share.
Summary
The Chefs' Warehouse is a leading distributor of specialty food products, strategically positioned in the high-end restaurant market. Its focus on quality and strong supplier relationships are working well. It faces potential risks from economic downturns and competition from larger distributors, and needs to manage its debt levels carefully. Continued expansion through strategic acquisitions and geographic diversification should be considered for future growth.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- The Chefs' Warehouse Investor Relations
- Company Financial Reports
- Market Research Reports
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
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About The Chefs Warehouse Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Ridgefield, CT, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2011-07-28 | Founder, Chairman, CEO & President Mr. Christopher Pappas | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Food Distribution | Full time employees 5029 | Website https://www.chefswarehouse.com |
Full time employees 5029 | Website https://www.chefswarehouse.com | ||
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes specialty food and center-of-the-plate products in the United States, the Middle East, and Canada. It offers includes specialty food products, such as artisan charcuterie, specialty cheeses, unique oils and vinegars, truffles, caviar, chocolate, and pastry products; and center-of-the-plate products consisting of custom cut beef, seafood, and hormone-free poultry, as well as broadline food products comprising cooking oils, butter, eggs, milk, and flour. The company serves menu-driven independent restaurants, fine dining establishments, country clubs, hotels, caterers, culinary schools, bakeries, patisseries, chocolatiers, cruise lines, casinos, and specialty food stores. It markets its center-of-the-plate products directly to consumers through a mail and e-commerce platform. The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
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