The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF) Pre-Tax Income: €115 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:2CF The Chefs' Warehouse Inc FRA:2CF
78 GF Score
Price €93.00
GF Value €52.24
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What is The Chefs' Warehouse Pre-Tax Income?

The Chefs' Warehouse FRA:2CF -2.62% 78 Pre-Tax Income is €115 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:2CF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €52.24. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. The Chefs' Warehouse's pretax income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €43 Mil. Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €115 Mil. The Chefs' Warehouse's pretax margin was 4.21%.

During the past 13 years, The Chefs' Warehouse's highest Pretax Margin was 3.04%. The lowest was -11.12%. And the median was 1.61%.


The Chefs' Warehouse  (FRA:2CF) Pre-Tax Income Explanation

The Chefs' Warehouse's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pretax Income/Revenue
=42.721/1014.356
=4.21%

During the past 13 years, The Chefs' Warehouse's highest Pretax Margin was 3.04%. The lowest was -11.12%. And the median was 1.61%.

* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms


The Chefs' Warehouse Pre-Tax Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Chefs' Warehouse's Pre-Tax Income can be seen below:

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* 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 Pre-Tax Income Chart

The Chefs' Warehouse Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Pre-Tax Income
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.00 39.54 50.87 75.95 88.43

The Chefs' Warehouse Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Pre-Tax Income Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 25.58 24.20 28.32 19.67 42.72

FRA:2CF vs UNFI, ANDE, AVO: Pre-Tax Income Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, The Chefs' Warehouse's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Chefs' Warehouse's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Chefs' Warehouse's Pre-Tax Income falls into.


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The Chefs' Warehouse Pre-Tax Income Calculation

This is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes.

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

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=130.753+-6.832+-35.496+0+1.4210854715202E-14
=88

The Chefs' Warehouse's Pretax Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=50.89+0+-8.169+0+-7.105427357601E-15
=43

Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €115 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 Pre-Tax Income →
What does a Pre-Tax Income of €115 Mil mean?
The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF) has a Pre-Tax Income of €115 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on The Chefs' Warehouse and its competitors.
Is The Chefs' Warehouse's Pre-Tax Income too high?
The Chefs' Warehouse's current Pre-Tax Income is €115 Mil. Overall, The Chefs' Warehouse has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Chefs' Warehouse's Pre-Tax Income compare to UNFI and ANDE?
The Chefs' Warehouse's Pre-Tax Income of €115 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 Pre-Tax Income for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on The Chefs' Warehouse and its competitors. The Chefs' Warehouse's current Pre-Tax Income is €115 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?
The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF) has a current Pre-Tax Income of €115 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €52.24, compared to a current price of €93.00 — trading 78% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is €115 Mil. The Chefs' Warehouse's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF), the current Pre-Tax Income is €115 Mil as of Jun. 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 €93.00 is trading 78% above its estimated GF Value™ of €52.24.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2CF:

  • Pre-Tax Income: €115 Mil
  • GF Value™: €52.24 vs. price of €93.00 (78% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 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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