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The Chefs' WarehouseFRA:2CF +0.53%72 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 12.60% as of Jun. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 12.75. GuruFocus rates FRA:2CF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €52.88. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 289 Retail - Defensive companies, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks better than 71.63% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, The Chefs' Warehouse's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 16.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 12.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 10.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of The Chefs' Warehouse was 73.10% per year. The lowest was -3.50% per year. And the median was 12.75% per year.
The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
The Chefs' Warehouse 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
FRA:2CF vs UNFI, ANDE, AVO: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, The Chefs' Warehouse's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
The Chefs' Warehouse 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Chefs' Warehouse's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Chefs' Warehouse's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
The Chefs' Warehouse 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 12.60% mean?
The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 12.60% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for The Chefs' Warehouse and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.75. According to the industry distribution chart, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks #82 out of 289 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 28.4%.
Is The Chefs' Warehouse's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
The Chefs' Warehouse's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 12.60% is near median its 10-year median of 12.75. The Retail - Defensive industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.90. The Chefs' Warehouse's value of 12.60% is 113.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks #82 out of 289 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Chefs' Warehouse has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Chefs' Warehouse's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to UNFI and ANDE?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks #82 out of 289 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts The Chefs' Warehouse in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.90. The Chefs' Warehouse's value of 12.60% is 113.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.75 vs. the industry median of 5.90, The Chefs' Warehouse has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Retail - Defensive companies is 5.90, based on 289 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Chefs' Warehouse's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 12.60% is 113.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for The Chefs' Warehouse and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Chefs' Warehouse's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 12.60%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Chefs' Warehouse stock overvalued right now?
The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF) has a current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 12.60%. The stock's GF Value™ is €52.88, compared to a current price of €94.50 — trading 78.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 12.60%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.75 and 113.6% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 5.90. The Chefs' Warehouse's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 12.60% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Chefs' Warehouse stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €94.50 is trading 78.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €52.88.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2CF:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 12.60% (near median its 10-year median of 12.75)
GF Value™: €52.88 vs. price of €94.50 (78.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 113.6% above the Retail - Defensive median (#82 of 289)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2CF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc is a specialty food distributor in metropolitan areas across the United States, the Middle East and Canada. The company's product portfolio is comprised of imported and local specialty food products such as cheese, cooking oils, chocolates, dried food, baking products, meats, and other food products. It operates via one reporting segment called Food Product Distribution. Operations are concentrated on the east, midwest, and west coasts of the U.S. The company provides service to restaurants, clubs, hotels, caterers, schools, bakeries, casinos, and specialty food stores.
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