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CHEF gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 39 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.
In the past year CHEF had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CHEF reported negative net income in multiple years.
Of the past 5 years CHEF 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CHEF has a Return On Assets (3.89%) which is in line with its industry peers.
CHEF has a Return On Equity of 12.94%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CHEF outperforms 56.41% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CHEF (6.49%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CHEF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.37%. This is below the industry average of 8.85%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.37%) for CHEF is below the current ROIC(6.49%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
With a Profit Margin value of 1.85%, CHEF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.41% of the companies in the same industry.
CHEF's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
CHEF has a better Operating Margin (3.67%) than 64.10% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CHEF has remained more or less at the same level.
With a Gross Margin value of 24.22%, CHEF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CHEF has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CHEF is destroying value.
CHEF has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CHEF has more shares outstanding
CHEF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.92 indicates that CHEF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.92, CHEF is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.72% of the companies in the same industry.
CHEF has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.46. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CHEF would need 8.46 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 8.46, CHEF is doing worse than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
CHEF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.23. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CHEF's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.23 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CHEF is outperformed by 74.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.92 |
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC7.78%
2.3 Liquidity
CHEF has a Current Ratio of 2.14. This indicates that CHEF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CHEF (2.14) is better than 89.74% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.19 indicates that CHEF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CHEF (1.19) is better than 84.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CHEF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 31.88%, which is quite impressive.
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
CHEF is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.32% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CHEF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.62% on average per year.
EPS Next Y31.69%
EPS Next 2Y24.54%
EPS Next 3Y21.86%
EPS Next 5Y16.32%
Revenue Next Year9.09%
Revenue Next 2Y8.05%
Revenue Next 3Y7.93%
Revenue Next 5Y7.62%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 34.77, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CHEF.
CHEF's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CHEF is more expensive than 64.10% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CHEF to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.55), we can say CHEF is valued slightly more expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.95 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CHEF.
CHEF's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.78. CHEF is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CHEF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
CHEF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.4 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
CHEF's earnings are expected to grow with 21.86% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)4.42
EPS Next 2Y24.54%
EPS Next 3Y21.86%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for CHEF!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
63.29
+0.82 (+1.31%)
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 Cap2.58B
Revenue(TTM)4.04B
Net Income(TTM)74.60M
Analysts83.75
Price Target77.83 (22.97%)
Short Float %12%
Short Ratio9.1
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)0.25%
PT rev (3m)0.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.21%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.95 | ||
| P/S | 0.64 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.06 | ||
| P/B | 4.47 | ||
| P/tB | 34.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.4 |
EPS(TTM)1.82
EY2.88%
EPS(NY)2.26
Fwd EY3.58%
FCF(TTM)2.13
FCFY3.36%
OCF(TTM)3.15
OCFY4.98%
SpS99.3
BVpS14.17
TBVpS1.86
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)4.42
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 | 3.92 |
F-Score9
WACC7.78%
ROIC/WACC0.83
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 2Y24.54%
EPS Next 3Y21.86%
EPS Next 5Y16.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.88%
Revenue growth 3Y29.53%
Revenue growth 5Y18.97%
Sales Q2Q%9.65%
Revenue Next Year9.09%
Revenue Next 2Y8.05%
Revenue Next 3Y7.93%
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
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CHEFS' WAREHOUSE INC/THE?
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 4 / 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 34.77 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.47.
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.