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The Chefs' WarehouseFRA:2CF +4.17%72 EV-to-EBITDA is 20.87 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 16.20. GuruFocus rates FRA:2CF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €48.04. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 272 Retail - Defensive companies, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks worse than 85.29% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, The Chefs' Warehouse's enterprise value is €4,228 Mil.
The Chefs' Warehouse's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €203 Mil. Therefore, The Chefs' Warehouse's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 20.87.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Chefs' Warehouse's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:2CF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -302.84 Med: 16.2 Max: 53.36
Current: 20.42
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of The Chefs' Warehouse was 53.36. The lowest was -302.84. And the median was 16.20.
FRA:2CF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 85.29% of 272
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.52
vs FRA:2CF: 20.42
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
The Chefs' Warehouse's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
The Chefs' Warehouse's share price for today is €87.50.
The Chefs' Warehouse's 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 €1.573.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for The Chefs' Warehouse's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
FRA:2CF vs UNFI, ANDE, AVO: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, The Chefs' Warehouse's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Chefs' Warehouse's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Chefs' Warehouse's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
The Chefs' Warehouse's current Enterprise Value is €4,228 Mil.
The Chefs' Warehouse's EBITDA 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 €203 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-EBITDA of 20.87 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on The Chefs' Warehouse. This is 29% above median its historical median of 16.20. According to the industry distribution chart, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks #232 out of 272 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 85.3%.
Is The Chefs' Warehouse's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
The Chefs' Warehouse's current EV-to-EBITDA of 20.87 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 16.20. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.52. The Chefs' Warehouse's value of 20.87 is 145% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks #232 out of 272 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-EBITDA compare to UNFI and ANDE?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks #232 out of 272 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places The Chefs' Warehouse in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.52. The Chefs' Warehouse's value of 20.87 is 145% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.20 vs. the industry median of 8.52, 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-EBITDA for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.52, based on 272 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Chefs' Warehouse's current EV-to-EBITDA of 20.87 is 145% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on The Chefs' Warehouse. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Chefs' Warehouse's current EV-to-EBITDA is 20.87, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 16.20. 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-EBITDA of 20.87. The stock's GF Value™ is €48.04, compared to a current price of €87.50 — trading 82.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 20.87, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 16.20 and 145% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.52. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 20.87 as of Jul. 18, 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 €87.50 is trading 82.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €48.04.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2CF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 20.87 (29% above median its 10-year median of 16.20)
GF Value™: €48.04 vs. price of €87.50 (82.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 145% above the Retail - Defensive median (#232 of 272)
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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