The Chefs' WarehouseFRA:2CF -3.55%78 Quick Ratio is 1.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 1.63. GuruFocus rates FRA:2CF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €45.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 312 Retail - Defensive companies, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks better than 67.63% on this metric.
The Chefs' Warehouse has a quick ratio of 1.33. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Chefs' Warehouse's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:2CF'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.06 Med: 1.63 Max: 2.75
Current: 1.33
During the past 13 years, The Chefs' Warehouse's highest Quick Ratio was 2.75. The lowest was 1.06. And the median was 1.63.
FRA:2CF's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 67.63% of 312
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.87
vs FRA:2CF: 1.33
The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
The Chefs' Warehouse Quick Ratio Related Terms
The Chefs' Warehouse Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Chefs' Warehouse's Quick Ratio can be seen below:
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FRA:2CF vs UNFI, ANDE, AVO: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, The Chefs' Warehouse's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Chefs' Warehouse's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Chefs' Warehouse's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
The Chefs' Warehouse's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (FRA:2CF) has a Quick Ratio of 1.33 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on The Chefs' Warehouse and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 1.63. Over the past decade, The Chefs' Warehouse's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.06 to 2.75. According to the industry distribution chart, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks #101 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is The Chefs' Warehouse's Quick Ratio too high?
The Chefs' Warehouse's current Quick Ratio of 1.33 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 1.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.06 to a high of 2.75. The Retail - Defensive industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. The Chefs' Warehouse's value of 1.33 is 52.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks #101 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Chefs' Warehouse has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Chefs' Warehouse's Quick Ratio compare to UNFI and ANDE?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks #101 out of 312 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts The Chefs' Warehouse in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. The Chefs' Warehouse's value of 1.33 is 52.9% above this benchmark. Historically, The Chefs' Warehouse's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.06 to 2.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.63 vs. the industry median of 0.87, The Chefs' Warehouse has consistently been above 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 Quick Ratio for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Quick Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.87, based on 312 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Chefs' Warehouse's current Quick Ratio of 1.33 is 52.9% above 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on The Chefs' Warehouse and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Quick Ratio is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Chefs' Warehouse's current Quick Ratio is 1.33, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 1.63. 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 Quick Ratio is 1.33, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 1.63 and 52.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.87. The Chefs' Warehouse's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF), the current Quick Ratio is 1.33 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:
Quick Ratio: 1.33 (18% below median its 10-year median of 1.63)
GF Value™: €45.14 vs. price of €81.50 (80.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#101 of 312)
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 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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