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The Chefs' Warehouse's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.39.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.77.
During the past 13 years, The Chefs' Warehouse's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 104.60% per year. The lowest was -46.50% per year. And the median was 7.80% per year.
The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
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The Chefs' Warehouse Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
The Chefs' Warehouse Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Chefs' Warehouse's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
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The Chefs' Warehouse Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
FRA:2CF vs UNFI, ANDE, AVO: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, The Chefs' Warehouse's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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 PE Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Chefs' Warehouse's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Chefs' Warehouse's PE Ratio falls into.
The Chefs' Warehouse Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
The Chefs' Warehouse's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1.57
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €1.57 mean?
The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €1.57 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on The Chefs' Warehouse and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks #141 out of 263 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 53.6%.
Is The Chefs' Warehouse's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
The Chefs' Warehouse's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €1.57. Based on the distribution chart, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks #141 out of 263 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to UNFI and ANDE?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks #141 out of 263 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places The Chefs' Warehouse in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 8.00. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.00, based on 263 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on The Chefs' Warehouse and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 8.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Chefs' Warehouse's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €1.57. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €1.57. The stock's GF Value™ is €43.48, compared to a current price of €86.00 — trading 97.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €1.57. The Chefs' Warehouse's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €1.57 as of Mar. 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 €86.00 is trading 97.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €43.48.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2CF:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): €1.57
GF Value™: €43.48 vs. price of €86.00 (97.8% above fair value)
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.
72GF Score
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