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The Chefs' WarehouseFRA:2CF -1.75%72 EV-to-EBIT is 33.06 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 24.20. GuruFocus rates FRA:2CF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €43.70. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 261 Retail - Defensive companies, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks worse than 85.44% on this metric.
The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
The Chefs' Warehouse's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,838 Mil.
The Chefs' Warehouse's EBIT 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 €134 Mil.
* 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.
The Chefs' Warehouse EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
The Chefs' Warehouse EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Chefs' Warehouse's EV-to-EBIT can be seen below:
* 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.
For the Food Distribution subindustry, The Chefs' Warehouse's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Chefs' Warehouse's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Chefs' Warehouse's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
The Chefs' Warehouse's current Enterprise Value is €4,418 Mil.
The Chefs' Warehouse's EBIT 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 €134 Mil.
* 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.
The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 33.06 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on The Chefs' Warehouse and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 24.20. According to the industry distribution chart, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks #223 out of 261 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 85.4%.
Is The Chefs' Warehouse's EV-to-EBIT too high?
The Chefs' Warehouse's current EV-to-EBIT of 33.06 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 24.20. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.41. The Chefs' Warehouse's value of 33.06 is 146.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks #223 out of 261 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to UNFI and ANDE?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks #223 out of 261 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places The Chefs' Warehouse in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.41. The Chefs' Warehouse's value of 33.06 is 146.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 24.20 vs. the industry median of 13.41, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Defensive companies is 13.41, based on 261 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Chefs' Warehouse's current EV-to-EBIT of 33.06 is 146.5% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on The Chefs' Warehouse and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Chefs' Warehouse's current EV-to-EBIT is 33.06, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 24.20. 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 EV-to-EBIT of 33.06. The stock's GF Value™ is €43.70, compared to a current price of €84.00 — trading 92.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 33.06, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 24.20 and 146.5% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 13.41. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 33.06 as of Jul. 17, 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 €84.00 is trading 92.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €43.70.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2CF:
EV-to-EBIT: 33.06 (37% above median its 10-year median of 24.20)
GF Value™: €43.70 vs. price of €84.00 (92.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 146.5% above the Retail - Defensive median (#223 of 261)
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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