The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. is in the Consumer Defensive sector and Food Distribution industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 29/100.
Quick answer for CHEF
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. currently has a Wall Street Score of 29/100. The stored market price is $113.22. Its financial score is 22/100. Its valuation score is 4/100. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.
What The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. does
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 these niche offerings, Chefs' Warehouse also provides "center-of-the-plate" proteins, including custom-cut beef, fresh seafood, and hormone-free poultry. Their inventory further extends to everyday kitchen staples like cooking oils, butter, eggs, milk, and flour. The company serves a broad spectrum of professional culinary clients, which includes independent restaurants with distinctive menus, fine
CHEF financial snapshot
- Wall Street Score:
- 29/100
- Current price:
- $113.22
- Market capitalization:
- $4.62B
- Revenue:
- $4.39B
- Net income:
- $92.0M
- Free cash flow:
- $87.8M
- Cash:
- $135.5M
- Total debt:
- $946.6M
- EPS:
- 2.38
- P/E ratio:
- 47.6x
- Financial score:
- 22/100
- Valuation score:
- 4/100
- Revenue score:
- 26/100
What stands out
- Reported year-over-year revenue growth is +0.1%.
- Free cash flow is $87.8M, showing positive cash generation.
- The balance sheet shows $135.5M of cash versus $946.6M of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
What the numbers mean
Its current valuation score is 4/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as weak within the model's valuation framework.
The financial score is 22/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.
A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.
Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-09-14.
How to research CHEF
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