CHEFS' WAREHOUSE INC/THE (CHEF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:CHEF - US1630861011 - Common Stock
62.61 USD
-0.48 (-0.76%)
62.61 USD
0 (0%)
Overall CHEF gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CHEF against 40 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. CHEF has an average financial health and profitability rating. While showing a medium growth rate, CHEF is valued expensive at the moment.
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.
In multiple years CHEF reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
CHEF had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CHEF (3.65%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 12.47%, CHEF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.36%, CHEF is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CHEF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.37%. This is below the industry average of 8.14%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.36%) for CHEF is above the 3 year average (5.37%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.65% | ||
| ROE | 12.47% | ||
| ROIC | 6.36% |
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 1.76%, CHEF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.50% of the companies in the same industry.
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 3.58%, CHEF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.50% 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.
With a Gross Margin value of 24.20%, CHEF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.00% 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 | 3.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.76% | ||
| GM | 24.2% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CHEF is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CHEF has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CHEF has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CHEF has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.86 indicates that CHEF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CHEF (3.86) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CHEF has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.00. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CHEF would need 6.00 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CHEF has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.00) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.24 is on the high side and indicates that CHEF has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CHEF (1.24) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.86 |
ROIC/WACC0.81
WACC7.82%
2.3 Liquidity
CHEF has a Current Ratio of 2.01. This indicates that CHEF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CHEF (2.01) is better than 87.50% of its industry peers.
CHEF has a Quick Ratio of 1.17. 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 1.17, CHEF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.17 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CHEF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 24.44%, 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 been growing slightly by 7.90% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 18.97% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.44%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y7.86%
EPS Q2Q%30%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.9%
Revenue growth 3Y29.53%
Revenue growth 5Y18.97%
Sales Q2Q%8.4%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 18.58% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.15% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y22.96%
EPS Next 2Y20.95%
EPS Next 3Y19.46%
EPS Next 5Y18.58%
Revenue Next Year7.81%
Revenue Next 2Y7.71%
Revenue Next 3Y8.16%
Revenue Next 5Y8.15%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 37.27, CHEF can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CHEF indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CHEF is more expensive than 70.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.14, CHEF is valued a bit more expensive.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.31, CHEF can be considered very expensive at the moment.
CHEF's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CHEF to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.80), we can say CHEF is valued slightly more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CHEF indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CHEF is more expensive than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CHEF's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.98 |
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 19.46% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.62
PEG (5Y)4.74
EPS Next 2Y20.95%
EPS Next 3Y19.46%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CHEF does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
62.61
-0.48 (-0.76%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners95.82%
Inst Owner Change1.15%
Ins Owners11.24%
Ins Owner Change-2.19%
Market Cap2.55B
Analysts85.71
Price Target78.8 (25.86%)
Short Float %10.86%
Short Ratio7.85
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)18.56%
Min EPS beat(2)10.35%
Max EPS beat(2)26.78%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)12.08%
Min EPS beat(4)4.96%
Max EPS beat(4)26.78%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)19.96%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)15.1%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)85.46%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.6%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.47%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.03%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.92%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.72%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.51%
PT rev (1m)8.23%
PT rev (3m)11.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.8%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.56%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.31 | ||
| P/S | 0.65 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.26 | ||
| P/B | 4.58 | ||
| P/tB | 48.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.98 |
EPS(TTM)1.68
EY2.68%
EPS(NY)2.14
Fwd EY3.41%
FCF(TTM)2.9
FCFY4.63%
OCF(TTM)3.85
OCFY6.15%
SpS96.93
BVpS13.68
TBVpS1.3
PEG (NY)1.62
PEG (5Y)4.74
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.65% | ||
| ROE | 12.47% | ||
| ROCE | 9.63% | ||
| ROIC | 6.36% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.81% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.78% | ||
| OM | 3.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.76% | ||
| GM | 24.2% | ||
| FCFM | 2.99% |
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
ROICexcg growth 3Y80.28%
ROICexcg 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-Score8
Asset Turnover2.07
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.25 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 54.32% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.98% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.53 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.82% | ||
| Profit Quality | 169.94% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.86 |
F-Score8
WACC7.82%
ROIC/WACC0.81
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)24.44%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y7.86%
EPS Q2Q%30%
EPS Next Y22.96%
EPS Next 2Y20.95%
EPS Next 3Y19.46%
EPS Next 5Y18.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.9%
Revenue growth 3Y29.53%
Revenue growth 5Y18.97%
Sales Q2Q%8.4%
Revenue Next Year7.81%
Revenue Next 2Y7.71%
Revenue Next 3Y8.16%
Revenue Next 5Y8.15%
EBIT growth 1Y20.42%
EBIT growth 3Y121.04%
EBIT growth 5Y20.35%
EBIT Next Year88.11%
EBIT Next 3Y31.99%
EBIT Next 5Y26.75%
FCF growth 1Y476.54%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y29.05%
OCF growth 1Y1010.43%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y27.74%