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The Chefs' Warehouse Inc. (CHEF)
NASDAQ:CHEF
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CHEF Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$17.29 - $44.58
Previous Close$40.49
Volume274.23K
Average Volume (3M)340.35K
Market Cap
$1.61B
Enterprise Value$2.49B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$38.34M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$913.93M
Price to Earnings (P/E)42.4
Beta1.80
Next Earnings
Oct 30, 2024EPS Estimate
$0.34Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.95
Shares Outstanding39,826,473
10 Day Avg. Volume307,367
30 Day Avg. Volume340,351
Standard Deviation0.18
R-Squared0.43
Alpha-0.00833
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)3.49
Price to Sales (P/S)0.45
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)14.00
P/FCF Ratio31.00
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.68
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.05
Enterprise Value/Ebitda20.40
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$50.80Price Target Upside25.28% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
The Chefs' Warehouse News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Company ValuationCHEF shares remain highly attractive at approximately 9x 2024E EBITDA, with potential for valuation expansion.
Financial PerformanceUnderlying margin expansion is expected, setting up CHEF for a strong future performance as the company benefits from facility consolidation and operational efficiencies.
Growth StrategyStrength in organic growth highlights CHEF's differentiation and is supported by its business model, continued share gains, and focus on less price-sensitive customer segments.
Bears Say
Cost ChallengesSharp changes in protein prices posed a significant headwind to Chefs’ gross margins, causing nearly all of the EBITDA miss.
Financial PerformanceDespite higher volume, Chefs’ EBITDA of $51M fell narrowly short of estimates due to modest margin headwinds.
Stock PerformanceCHEF shares experienced a significant decline, collapsing over 50% from peak levels without a clear explanation.
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Ownership Overview
16.88% Insiders
34.55% Mutual Funds
44.29% Other Institutional Investors
4.28% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Website Traffic
The estimated number of people who visited one or more of the websites owned by The Chefs' Warehouse
Desktop Users
Mobile Users
CHEF FAQ
What was The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc. lowest stock price was $17.29 and its highest was $44.58 in the past 12 months.
What is The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 30, 2024 which is in 40 days.
How were The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc. released its earnings results on Jul 31, 2024. The company reported $0.4 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.366 by $0.034.
Is The Chefs' Warehouse Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does The Chefs' Warehouse Inc. pay dividends?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.’s EPS estimate?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.’s EPS estimate is $0.34.
How many shares outstanding does The Chefs' Warehouse Inc. have?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc. has 39,826,473 shares outstanding.
What happened to The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc. reported an EPS of $0.4 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.366. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.873%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.?
Among the largest hedge funds holding The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.’s share is Legion Partners Asset Management, Llc. It holds The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.’s shares valued at 43M.
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The Chefs' Warehouse Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$50.80 (25.28% Upside)
$50.80 (25.28% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CHEF Sentiment 80%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 252.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 20.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 20.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
45.38%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.22%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.90%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. engages in the distribution of specialty food products. It focuses on serving the specific needs of chefs who own and operate some of the menu-driven independent restaurants, fine dining establishments, country clubs, hotels, caterers, culinary schools, bakeries, patisseries, chocolatiers, cruise lines, casinos and specialty food stores. Its product portfolio includes artisan charcuterie, specialty cheeses, unique oils and vinegars, truffles, caviar, chocolate and pastry products. The firm oprates through East Coast, Midwest and West Coast segments. It also offer a line of center-of-the-plate products, including custom cut beef, seafood and hormone-free poultry, as well as broad line food products, such as cooking oils, butter, eggs, milk and flour. The company was founded by Christopher Pappas, John Pappas, and Dean Facatselis in 1985 and is headquartered in Ridgefield, CT.
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CHEF Earnings Call
Q2 2024
0:00 / 0:00
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CHEF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$50.80
▲(25.28% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering CHEF
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
12/18 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+18.45%
reiterated a buy rating 5 months ago
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