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The Chefs' WarehouseFRA:2CF +0.61%72 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 14.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 9.40. GuruFocus rates FRA:2CF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €45.89. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 273 Retail - Defensive companies, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks better than 67.03% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, The Chefs' Warehouse's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 16.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 14.90% 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 EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of The Chefs' Warehouse was 49.90% per year. The lowest was -19.50% per year. And the median was 9.40% per year.
The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
The Chefs' Warehouse 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
FRA:2CF vs UNFI, ANDE, AVO: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, The Chefs' Warehouse's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA 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 EBITDA Growth Rate vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Chefs' Warehouse's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Chefs' Warehouse's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
The Chefs' Warehouse 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA 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 EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 14.90% mean?
The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 14.90% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for The Chefs' Warehouse and its competitors. This is 59% above median its historical median of 9.40. According to the industry distribution chart, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks #90 out of 273 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 33%.
Is The Chefs' Warehouse's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
The Chefs' Warehouse's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 14.90% is 59% above median its 10-year median of 9.40. The Retail - Defensive industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.30. The Chefs' Warehouse's value of 14.90% is 60.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks #90 out of 273 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 EBITDA Growth Rate compare to UNFI and ANDE?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks #90 out of 273 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts The Chefs' Warehouse in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.30. The Chefs' Warehouse's value of 14.90% is 60.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.40 vs. the industry median of 9.30, 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 EBITDA Growth Rate for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Retail - Defensive companies is 9.30, based on 273 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA 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 EBITDA Growth Rate of 14.90% is 60.2% 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 EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for The Chefs' Warehouse and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Chefs' Warehouse's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 14.90%, which is 59% above median its own 10-year median of 9.40. 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 EBITDA Growth Rate of 14.90%. The stock's GF Value™ is €45.89, compared to a current price of €82.00 — trading 78.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 14.90%, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 9.40 and 60.2% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 9.30. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 14.90% 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 €82.00 is trading 78.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €45.89.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2CF:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 14.90% (59% above median its 10-year median of 9.40)
GF Value™: €45.89 vs. price of €82.00 (78.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.2% above the Retail - Defensive median (#90 of 273)
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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