CHEF Chefs' Warehouse PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Chefs' Warehouse stock as of Jan 21, 2025 is 42.98. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $1.26 and the stock price of $54.15 per share. The PE ratio marks an increase of 21% from its last 4 quarters average of 35.5.
CHEF PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Chefs' Warehouse for the last ten years is 82.93. The current P/E ratio of 42.98 is 48% 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.
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
Currently, CHEF's PE ratio is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
CHEF PE vs 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 | 13.03 | $598.14M |
| SYY Sysco Corp | 18.88 | $36.16B |
| DIT Amcon Distributing Co | 21.45 | $83.2M |
| CHEF Chefs' Warehouse Inc | 42.83 | $2.13B |
| UNFI United Natural Foods Inc | N/A | $1.64B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Chefs' Warehouse's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for CHEF stock as of Jan 21, 2025, stands at 42.98.
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 45.52.
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 44.71.
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 48% 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 (Jan 21, 2025), Chefs' Warehouse's share price is $54.15. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $1.26. Therefore, Chefs' Warehouse's PE ratio for today is 42.98. PE RATIO(42.98) = STOCK PRICE($54.15) / TTM EPS($1.26)
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