CHEF (The Chefs' Warehouse) EPS (Basic): $2.06 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is The Chefs' Warehouse EPS (Basic)?

The Chefs' Warehouse CHEF -1.39% 72 EPS (Basic) is $2.06 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHEF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $53.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

The Chefs' Warehouse's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.45. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.06.

The Chefs' Warehouse's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.40. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.83.

The Chefs' Warehouse's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.40. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.04.

During the past 12 months, The Chefs' Warehouse's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 35.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 7.30% 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

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 (NAS:CHEF) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

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The Chefs' Warehouse EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The Chefs' Warehouse EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

The Chefs' Warehouse's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(72.361	-	0)	/	38.719
	=	1.87

The Chefs' Warehouse's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(17.367	-	0)	/	38.796
	=	0.45

EPS (Basic) 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 $2.06

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What does a EPS (Basic) of $2.06 mean?

The Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) has a EPS (Basic) of $2.06 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on The Chefs' Warehouse and its competitors.

Is The Chefs' Warehouse's EPS (Basic) too high?

The Chefs' Warehouse's current EPS (Basic) is $2.06. Overall, The Chefs' Warehouse has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does The Chefs' Warehouse's EPS (Basic) compare to UNFI and ANDE?

The Chefs' Warehouse's EPS (Basic) of $2.06 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good EPS (Basic) for a Retail - Defensive company?

A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?

A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on The Chefs' Warehouse and its competitors. The Chefs' Warehouse's current EPS (Basic) is $2.06. 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?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $53.01, compared to a current price of $94.36 — trading 78% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is $2.06. 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 EPS (Basic) calculated?

EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF), the current EPS (Basic) is $2.06 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 (CHEF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Chefs' Warehouse stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $94.36 is trading 78% above its estimated GF Value™ of $53.01. GuruFocus considers The Chefs' Warehouse to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHEF:

EPS (Basic): $2.06
GF Value™: $53.01 vs. price of $94.36 (78% above fair value)
GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

The Chefs' Warehouse Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Retail - Defensive

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Address 100 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield, CT, USA, 06877

Website https://www.chefswarehouse.com

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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