CHEF (The Chefs' Warehouse) Long-Term Debt: $721 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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CHEF The Chefs' Warehouse Inc CHEF
72 GF Score
Price $97.09
GF Value $53.31
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is The Chefs' Warehouse Long-Term Debt?

The Chefs' Warehouse CHEF -5.18% 72 Long-Term Debt is $721 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHEF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $53.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

The Chefs' Warehouse's Long-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $721 Mil.

The Chefs' Warehouse's quarterly Long-Term Debt increased from Sep. 2025 ($712 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($720 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 ($720 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($721 Mil).

The Chefs' Warehouse's annual Long-Term Debt increased from Dec. 2023 ($665 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($689 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($689 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($720 Mil).

The Chefs' Warehouse  (NAS:CHEF) Long-Term Debt Explanation

Long-Term Debt is the sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Long-Term Debt includes notes payable, bonds payable, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of long term debt.

The Chefs' Warehouse Long-Term Debt Related Terms

The Chefs' Warehouse Long-Term Debt Historical Data

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The Chefs' Warehouse Long-Term Debt Chart

The Chefs' Warehouse Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Long-Term Debt
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The Chefs' Warehouse Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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What does a Long-Term Debt of $721 Mil mean?
The Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) has a Long-Term Debt of $721 Mil as of Mar. 2026.
Is The Chefs' Warehouse's Long-Term Debt too high?
The Chefs' Warehouse's current Long-Term Debt is $721 Mil. 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 Long-Term Debt compare to UNFI and ANDE?
The Chefs' Warehouse's Long-Term Debt of $721 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 Long-Term Debt for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Long-Term Debt depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Long-Term Debt 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 Long-Term Debt mean?
A high Long-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Chefs' Warehouse's current Long-Term Debt is $721 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 (CHEF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $53.31, compared to a current price of $97.09 — trading 82.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Long-Term Debt is $721 Mil. 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 Long-Term Debt calculated?
Long-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF), the current Long-Term Debt is $721 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 (CHEF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Chefs' Warehouse stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $97.09 is trading 82.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $53.31. GuruFocus considers The Chefs' Warehouse to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHEF:

  • Long-Term Debt: $721 Mil
  • GF Value™: $53.31 vs. price of $97.09 (82.1% 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

Other Exchanges 2CF:Germany
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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