CHEF Chefs' Warehouse PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Chefs' Warehouse stock as of Apr 1, 2025 is 37.79. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $1.46 and the stock price of $55.17 per share. The PE ratio marks an increase of 6% from its last 4 quarters average of 35.8.
CHEF PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Chefs' Warehouse for the last ten years is 82.82. The current P/E ratio of 37.79 is 54% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jun 2021 | N/A | N/A | $32.32 | -$1.84 |
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 SPTN, CHEF's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than SYY's and DIT's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| SYY Sysco Corp | 19.26 | $36.84B |
| DIT Amcon Distributing Co | 19.47 | $75.52M |
| CHEF Chefs' Warehouse Inc | 38.09 | $2.24B |
| SPTN SpartanNash Co | 2,058 | $694.88M |
| UNFI United Natural Foods Inc | N/A | $1.7B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Chefs' Warehouse's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for CHEF stock as of Apr 1, 2025, stands at 37.79.
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 40.91.
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 44.51.
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 54% 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 1, 2025), Chefs' Warehouse's share price is $55.17. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $1.46. Therefore, Chefs' Warehouse's PE ratio for today is 37.79. PE RATIO(37.79) = STOCK PRICE($55.17) / TTM EPS($1.46)
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