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The Chefs' WarehouseFRA:2CF +0.62%72 EV-to-OCF is 40.98 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 28.03. 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 314 Retail - Defensive companies, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks worse than 96.18% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, The Chefs' Warehouse's Enterprise Value is €4,152 Mil.
The Chefs' Warehouse's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €101 Mil. Therefore, The Chefs' Warehouse's EV-to-OCF for today is 40.98.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Chefs' Warehouse's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:2CF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -84.42 Med: 28.03 Max: 943.82
Current: 40.04
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of The Chefs' Warehouse was 943.82. The lowest was -84.42. And the median was 28.03.
FRA:2CF's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 96.18% of 314
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 7.595
vs FRA:2CF: 40.04
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 (FRA:2CF) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 €81.50.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
The Chefs' Warehouse EV-to-OCF Related Terms
The Chefs' Warehouse EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Chefs' Warehouse's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Chefs' Warehouse's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Chefs' Warehouse's EV-to-OCF falls into.
The Chefs' Warehouse's current Enterprise Value is €4,152 Mil.
The Chefs' Warehouse's Cash Flow from Operations 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 €101 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-OCF of 40.98 as of Jul. 25, 2026. This is 46% above median its historical median of 28.03. According to the industry distribution chart, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks #302 out of 314 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 96.2%.
Is The Chefs' Warehouse's EV-to-OCF too high?
The Chefs' Warehouse's current EV-to-OCF of 40.98 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 28.03. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.60. The Chefs' Warehouse's value of 40.98 is 439.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks #302 out of 314 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-OCF compare to UNFI and ANDE?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks #302 out of 314 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places The Chefs' Warehouse in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.60. The Chefs' Warehouse's value of 40.98 is 439.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 28.03 vs. the industry median of 7.60, 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-OCF for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Retail - Defensive companies is 7.60, based on 314 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Chefs' Warehouse's current EV-to-OCF of 40.98 is 439.6% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Chefs' Warehouse's current EV-to-OCF is 40.98, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 28.03. 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-OCF of 40.98. The stock's GF Value™ is €45.89, compared to a current price of €81.50 — trading 77.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 40.98, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 28.03 and 439.6% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 7.60. 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF), the current EV-to-OCF is 40.98 as of Jul. 25, 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 €81.50 is trading 77.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €45.89.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2CF:
EV-to-OCF: 40.98 (46% above median its 10-year median of 28.03)
GF Value™: €45.89 vs. price of €81.50 (77.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 439.6% above the Retail - Defensive median (#302 of 314)
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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