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CHEF Chefs' Warehouse PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for Chefs' Warehouse stock as of Apr 26, 2024 is 36.48. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $0.92 and the stock price of $33.56 per share. The PE ratio marks a decrease of 20% from its last 4 quarters average of 45.8.

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 82.65. The current P/E ratio of 36.48 is 56% 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
82.65
Median
39.89
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
48.86
5-year avg
47.67
10-year avg
82.65
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
DIT Amcon Distributing Co 10.9 $99.72M
SPTN SpartanNash Co 12.62 $668.48M
SYY Sysco Corp 18.71 $38.37B
CHEF Chefs' Warehouse Inc 36.48 $1.33B
UNFI United Natural Foods Inc N/A $542.66M

Frequently asked questions

What is Chefs' Warehouse's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for CHEF stock as of Apr 26, 2024, stands at 36.48.

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 48.86.

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 47.67.

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 56% 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 (Apr 26, 2024), Chefs' Warehouse's share price is $33.56. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2023 is $0.92. Therefore, Chefs' Warehouse's PE ratio for today is 36.48. PE RATIO(36.48) = STOCK PRICE($33.56) / TTM EPS($0.92)

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