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CHEF Chefs' Warehouse PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for Chefs' Warehouse stock as of Jul 25, 2024 is 44.81. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $0.93 and the stock price of $41.67 per share. The current PE ratio is about the same compared to the last 4 quarters average.

CHEF PE ratio history

How has CHEF's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Chefs' Warehouse for the last ten years is 82.86. The current P/E ratio of 44.81 is 46% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, CHEF's PE ratio peaked in the Mar 2017 quarter at 695, when the price was $13.9 and the EPS was $0.02. The lowest point was in the Sep 2015 quarter, when it reached 23.19 with a price of $13.45 and an EPS of $0.58.

Average
82.86
Median
40.61
Minimum
23.19
Maximum
695

Chefs' Warehouse PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 377.58% in 2016

Maximum annual decrease: -71.69% in 2017

Year PE ratio Change
2023 31.99 -27.9%
2022 44.37 N/A
2021 N/A N/A
2020 N/A N/A
2019 46.3 4.92%
2018 44.13 18.41%
2017 37.27 -71.69%
2016 131.67 377.58%
2015 27.57 -27.41%
2014 37.98 1.66%

CHEF average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of CHEF for the past years

Currently, CHEF's PE ratio is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
47.93
5-year avg
47.14
10-year avg
82.86
15-year avg
N/A

CHEF PE vs peers

What is CHEF's PE ratio compared to its peers

In comparison to its peer stocks SYY and SPTN, CHEF's PE ratio is higher.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
SPTN SpartanNash Co 13.08 $704.95M
DIT Amcon Distributing Co 15.02 $97.08M
SYY Sysco Corp 17.68 $36.28B
CHEF Chefs' Warehouse Inc 46.02 $1.7B
UNFI United Natural Foods Inc N/A $923.57M

Frequently asked questions

What is Chefs' Warehouse's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for CHEF stock as of Jul 25, 2024, stands at 44.81.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF)?

Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for CHEF stock is 47.93.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF)?

Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for CHEF stock is 47.14.

What is the highest PE ratio for CHEF?

The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 695 and it was in the Mar 2017 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for CHEF compare to its historical average?

The current PE ratio of CHEF is 46% lower than the 10-year historical average.

How is CHEF's PE ratio calculated (Chefs' Warehouse PE ratio formula)?

The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Jul 25, 2024), Chefs' Warehouse's share price is $41.67. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $0.93. Therefore, Chefs' Warehouse's PE ratio for today is 44.81. PE RATIO(44.81) = STOCK PRICE($41.67) / TTM EPS($0.93)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.