The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF) Interest Expense: €-36 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:2CF The Chefs' Warehouse Inc FRA:2CF
74 GF Score
Price €81.50
GF Value €45.14
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is The Chefs' Warehouse Interest Expense?

The Chefs' Warehouse FRA:2CF -3.55% 74 Interest Expense is €-36 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:2CF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €45.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. The Chefs' Warehouse's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -9 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-36 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The Chefs' Warehouse's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 29 Mil. The Chefs' Warehouse's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -9 Mil. The Chefs' Warehouse's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.19. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

The Chefs' Warehouse  (FRA:2CF) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

The Chefs' Warehouse's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-9 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €29 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €799 Mil.

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

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*28.661/-8.993
=3.19

* 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 higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The Chefs' Warehouse Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Chefs' Warehouse's Interest Expense 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.

The Chefs' Warehouse Interest Expense Chart

The Chefs' Warehouse Annual Data
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The Chefs' Warehouse Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 €-36 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of €-36 Mil mean?
The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF) has a Interest Expense of €-36 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on The Chefs' Warehouse and its competitors.
Is The Chefs' Warehouse's Interest Expense too high?
The Chefs' Warehouse's current Interest Expense is €-36 Mil. Overall, The Chefs' Warehouse has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Chefs' Warehouse's Interest Expense compare to UNFI and ANDE?
The Chefs' Warehouse's Interest Expense of €-36 Mil 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 Interest Expense for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on The Chefs' Warehouse and its competitors. The Chefs' Warehouse's current Interest Expense is €-36 Mil. 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 (FRA:2CF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €45.14, compared to a current price of €81.50 — trading 80.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-36 Mil. The Chefs' Warehouse's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF), the current Interest Expense is €-36 Mil 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 €81.50 is trading 80.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €45.14. GuruFocus considers The Chefs' Warehouse to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2CF:

  • Interest Expense: €-36 Mil
  • GF Value™: €45.14 vs. price of €81.50 (80.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges CHEF:USA
Address 100 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield, CT, USA, 06877
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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