The Chefs' WarehouseCHEF -1.39%72 OCF Margin % is 3.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 2.97. 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. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks worse than 64.19% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Chefs' Warehouse's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHEF'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.14 Med: 2.97 Max: 4.03
Current: 2.77
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of The Chefs' Warehouse was 4.03%. The lowest was -1.14%. And the median was 2.97%.
CHEF's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than 64.19% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 4.3
vs CHEF: 2.77
The Chefs' Warehouse OCF Margin % Related Terms
The Chefs' Warehouse OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Chefs' Warehouse's OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Chefs' Warehouse's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Chefs' Warehouse's OCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (CHEF) has a OCF Margin % of 3.61% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on The Chefs' Warehouse and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 2.97. According to the industry distribution chart, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks #199 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 64.2%.
Is The Chefs' Warehouse's OCF Margin % too high?
The Chefs' Warehouse's current OCF Margin % of 3.61% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 2.97. The Retail - Defensive industry median OCF Margin % is 4.30. The Chefs' Warehouse's value of 3.61% is 16% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks #199 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 OCF Margin % compare to UNFI and ANDE?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks #199 out of 310 companies for OCF Margin %. This places The Chefs' Warehouse in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 4.30. The Chefs' Warehouse's value of 3.61% is 16% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.97 vs. the industry median of 4.30, The Chefs' Warehouse has consistently been below 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 OCF Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median OCF Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 4.30, based on 310 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Chefs' Warehouse's current OCF Margin % of 3.61% is 16% below 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on The Chefs' Warehouse and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median OCF Margin % is 4.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Chefs' Warehouse's current OCF Margin % is 3.61%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 2.97. 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 $94.35 — trading 78% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 3.61%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 2.97 and 16% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 4.30. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF), the current OCF Margin % is 3.61% 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 $94.35 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:
OCF Margin %: 3.61% (22% above median its 10-year median of 2.97)
GF Value™: $53.01 vs. price of $94.35 (78% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16% below the Retail - Defensive median (#199 of 310)
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 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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