CHEF Chefs' Warehouse PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The current PE ratio for Chefs' Warehouse stock as of May 19, 2025 is 38.57. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $1.68 and the stock price of $64.8 per share. The PE ratio marks an increase of 15% from its last 4 quarters average of 33.6.
CHEF PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Chefs' Warehouse for the last ten years is 81.27. The current P/E ratio of 38.57 is 53% 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 | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33.34 | 4.22% | $48.68 | $1.46 |
| 2023 | 31.99 | -27.9% | $29.43 | $0.92 |
| 2022 | 44.37 | N/A | $33.28 | $0.75 |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A | $32.57 | -$0.13 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | $23.89 | -$2.46 |
| 2019 | 46.3 | 4.92% | $37.97 | $0.82 |
| 2018 | 44.13 | 18.41% | $31.33 | $0.71 |
| 2017 | 37.27 | -71.69% | $20.5 | $0.55 |
| 2016 | 131.67 | 377.58% | $15.8 | $0.12 |
| 2015 | 27.57 | -27.41% | $17.37 | $0.63 |
| 2014 | 37.98 | 1.66% | $22.03 | $0.58 |
| 2013 | 37.36 | 69.82% | $29.14 | $0.78 |
| 2012 | 22 | -45.8% | $15.4 | $0.7 |
| 2011 | 40.59 | N/A | $17.86 | $0.44 |
| 2010 | N/A | N/A | N/A | -$0.5 |
Chefs' Warehouse PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 31.83 | -4.53% | $53.47 | $1.68 |
| Dec 2024 | 33.34 | 0.51% | $48.68 | $1.46 |
| Sep 2024 | 33.17 | -8.4% | $41.8 | $1.26 |
| Jun 2024 | 36.21 | -10.57% | $39.11 | $1.08 |
| Mar 2024 | 40.49 | 26.57% | $37.66 | $0.93 |
| Dec 2023 | 31.99 | -21.46% | $29.43 | $0.92 |
| Sep 2023 | 40.73 | -37.36% | $21.18 | $0.52 |
| Jun 2023 | 65.02 | 43.22% | $35.76 | $0.55 |
| Mar 2023 | 45.4 | 2.32% | $34.05 | $0.75 |
| Dec 2022 | 44.37 | 39.27% | $33.28 | $0.75 |
| Sep 2022 | 31.86 | -32.84% | $30.27 | $0.95 |
| Jun 2022 | 47.44 | -43.58% | $38.9 | $0.82 |
| Mar 2022 | 84.08 | N/A | $32.79 | $0.39 |
| Dec 2021 | N/A | N/A | $32.57 | -$0.13 |
| Sep 2021 | N/A | N/A | $32.11 | -$1.44 |
CHEF Price vs fair value
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 peers SPTN and DIT, CHEF's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than SYY's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| SYY Sysco Corp | 19.04 | $35.82B |
| CHEF Chefs' Warehouse Inc | 38.67 | $2.64B |
| DIT Amcon Distributing Co | 44.21 | $72.19M |
| SPTN SpartanNash Co | 1,991 | $672.26M |
| UNFI United Natural Foods Inc | N/A | $1.89B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Chefs' Warehouse's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for CHEF stock as of May 19, 2025, stands at 38.57.
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 40.15.
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 43.53.
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 53% 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 (May 19, 2025), Chefs' Warehouse's share price is $64.8. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $1.68. Therefore, Chefs' Warehouse's PE ratio for today is 38.57. PE RATIO(38.57) = STOCK PRICE($64.8) / TTM EPS($1.68)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.