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CHEF gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 38 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. CHEF has an average financial health and profitability rating. CHEF is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CHEF was profitable.
CHEF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years CHEF reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years CHEF 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CHEF's Return On Assets of 3.89% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CHEF outperforms 52.63% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CHEF (12.94%) is better than 60.53% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.49%, CHEF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CHEF is below the industry average of 8.25%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.49%) for CHEF is above the 3 year average (5.37%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.89% | ||
| ROE | 12.94% | ||
| ROIC | 6.49% |
ROA(3y)2.29%
ROA(5y)-0.42%
ROE(3y)8.28%
ROE(5y)-0.12%
ROIC(3y)5.37%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
CHEF has a Profit Margin of 1.85%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CHEF outperforms 57.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CHEF has remained more or less at the same level.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 3.67%, CHEF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.79% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CHEF has remained more or less at the same level.
CHEF's Gross Margin of 24.22% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CHEF outperforms 52.63% of its industry peers.
CHEF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.85% | ||
| GM | 24.22% |
OM growth 3Y70.65%
OM growth 5Y1.16%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-0.78%
GM growth 3Y2.51%
GM growth 5Y-0.16%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CHEF has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CHEF has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
CHEF has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CHEF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CHEF has an Altman-Z score of 3.95. This indicates that CHEF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CHEF has a Altman-Z score of 3.95. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CHEF outperforms 55.26% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CHEF is 8.46, which is on the high side as it means it would take CHEF, 8.46 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CHEF has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (8.46) than 60.53% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.23 is on the high side and indicates that CHEF has dependencies on debt financing.
CHEF has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.23) than 73.68% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.95 |
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC7.77%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.14 indicates that CHEF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CHEF (2.14) is better than 89.47% of its industry peers.
CHEF has a Quick Ratio of 1.19. This is a normal value and indicates that CHEF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.19, CHEF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 31.88% over the past year.
CHEF shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.86% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 8.88% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 18.97% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)31.88%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y7.86%
EPS Q2Q%38.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.88%
Revenue growth 3Y29.53%
Revenue growth 5Y18.97%
Sales Q2Q%9.65%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.32% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
CHEF is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.62% yearly.
EPS Next Y31.69%
EPS Next 2Y22.64%
EPS Next 3Y20.24%
EPS Next 5Y16.32%
Revenue Next Year9.06%
Revenue Next 2Y8.07%
Revenue Next 3Y7.96%
Revenue Next 5Y7.62%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 35.14 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CHEF.
65.79% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CHEF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CHEF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 26.50.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 29.12, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CHEF.
CHEF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.93. CHEF is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as CHEF.
CHEF's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 30.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CHEF's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CHEF's earnings are expected to grow with 20.24% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)4.47
EPS Next 2Y22.64%
EPS Next 3Y20.24%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for CHEF!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
63.95
-0.9 (-1.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners97.07%
Inst Owner Change-2.71%
Ins Owners11.19%
Ins Owner Change-1.04%
Market Cap2.60B
Revenue(TTM)4.04B
Net Income(TTM)74.60M
Analysts83.75
Price Target77.62 (21.38%)
Short Float %13.63%
Short Ratio11.44
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)13.88%
Min EPS beat(2)10.35%
Max EPS beat(2)17.41%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)15.2%
Min EPS beat(4)6.25%
Max EPS beat(4)26.78%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)22.68%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)13.09%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)85.25%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.71%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.62%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.76%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.62%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.64%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.48%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.27%
PT rev (1m)-0.01%
PT rev (3m)-0.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.18%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.12 | ||
| P/S | 0.64 | ||
| P/FCF | 30.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.27 | ||
| P/B | 4.51 | ||
| P/tB | 34.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.67 |
EPS(TTM)1.82
EY2.85%
EPS(NY)2.2
Fwd EY3.43%
FCF(TTM)2.13
FCFY3.33%
OCF(TTM)3.15
OCFY4.93%
SpS99.3
BVpS14.17
TBVpS1.86
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)4.47
Graham Number24.09
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.89% | ||
| ROE | 12.94% | ||
| ROCE | 9.82% | ||
| ROIC | 6.49% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.78% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.38% | ||
| OM | 3.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.85% | ||
| GM | 24.22% | ||
| FCFM | 2.14% |
ROA(3y)2.29%
ROA(5y)-0.42%
ROE(3y)8.28%
ROE(5y)-0.12%
ROIC(3y)5.37%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)5.85%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)9.92%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.12%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y80.28%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.02%
ROICexc growth 3Y84.08%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.73%
OM growth 3Y70.65%
OM growth 5Y1.16%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-0.78%
GM growth 3Y2.51%
GM growth 5Y-0.16%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover2.11
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.46 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.19 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 55.93% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.03% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.64 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 57.58% | ||
| Profit Quality | 116.14% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.95 |
F-Score9
WACC7.77%
ROIC/WACC0.84
Cap/Depr(3y)99.81%
Cap/Depr(5y)86.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.52%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)31.88%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y7.86%
EPS Q2Q%38.89%
EPS Next Y31.69%
EPS Next 2Y22.64%
EPS Next 3Y20.24%
EPS Next 5Y16.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.88%
Revenue growth 3Y29.53%
Revenue growth 5Y18.97%
Sales Q2Q%9.65%
Revenue Next Year9.06%
Revenue Next 2Y8.07%
Revenue Next 3Y7.96%
Revenue Next 5Y7.62%
EBIT growth 1Y20.6%
EBIT growth 3Y121.04%
EBIT growth 5Y20.35%
EBIT Next Year91.92%
EBIT Next 3Y32.93%
EBIT Next 5Y26.56%
FCF growth 1Y328.73%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y29.05%
OCF growth 1Y1022.97%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y27.74%
CHEFS' WAREHOUSE INC/THE / CHEF FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CHEF.
What is the valuation status of CHEFS' WAREHOUSE INC/THE (CHEF) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to CHEFS' WAREHOUSE INC/THE (CHEF). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is CHEFS' WAREHOUSE INC/THE (CHEF) stock?
CHEFS' WAREHOUSE INC/THE (CHEF) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the valuation of CHEFS' WAREHOUSE INC/THE based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CHEFS' WAREHOUSE INC/THE (CHEF) is 35.14 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.51.
What is the earnings growth outlook for CHEFS' WAREHOUSE INC/THE?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CHEFS' WAREHOUSE INC/THE (CHEF) is expected to grow by 31.69% in the next year.