The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.

CHEFยทNASDAQ

$77.69

-0.045%
Consumer DefensiveFood Distribution

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in distribution of specialty food products in the United States and Canada. The company's product portfolio includes approximately 50,000 stock-keeping units, such as specialty food products, such as artisan charcuterie, specialty cheeses, unique oils and vinegars, truffles, caviar, chocolate, and pastry products. It also offers a line of center-of-the-plate products, including custom cut beef, seafood, and hormone-free poultry, as well as food products, such as 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 company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Ridgefield, Connecticut.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$3.17B
EPS1.8700
P/E Ratio41.55
Earnings Date07/29/2026
3Y+459.0%
5Y+201.0%
10Y+232.0%
3Y-80.0%
5Y-31.0%
10Y+31.0%
3Y-130.0%
5Y-198.0%
10Y-380.0%
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The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. Cash Conversion Engine

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Net Income72.36M
Depreciation & Amortization78.13M
Stock-Based Compensation21.24M
Change in Working Capital-75.64M
Others33.12M
Capital Expenditures-41.43M
Free Cash Flow87.79M

Cash Flow Quality Analysis

FCF Conversion Rate

121.3%

Excellent cash generation. The company converts earnings to cash at or above 100%, indicating high-quality earnings.

CapEx Intensity

32.1%

Moderate capital requirements typical of many stable businesses. Healthy balance between reinvestment and cash generation.

FCF Growth Trend

-15.2%

Significant FCF decline raises concerns. Urgent review needed of operational performance and capital allocation.

Working Capital Impact

-$75.64M

Significant working capital drain. Growth may be consuming cash through inventory buildup or receivables extensionโ€”monitor closely.

Cash Flow Quality Insight

Working capital strain: Significant cash tied up in operations. Monitor receivables collection, inventory turns, and payment terms to optimize cash conversion cycle.

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. Cash Flow Statement

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SEC Filings

CHEF - Filing history and reports

Filing TypeFiling DatePeriod EndingFiscal YearActions
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

May 11, 2026
May 08, 2026
2026
10-Q

10-Q 2026 Q1

Q1

April 29, 2026
March 27, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

April 29, 2026
April 29, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

April 24, 2026
April 20, 2026
2026
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2025

N/A

March 25, 2026
December 26, 2025
2025
10-K

10-K 2025 FY

FY

February 24, 2026
December 26, 2025
2025
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

February 11, 2026
February 11, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

January 13, 2026
January 13, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2025

N/A

October 29, 2025
October 29, 2025
2025
10-Q

10-Q 2025 Q3

Q3

October 29, 2025
September 26, 2025
2025
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