The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 2.89% (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:2CF The Chefs' Warehouse Inc FRA:2CF
72 GF Score
Price €81.50
GF Value €45.14
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is The Chefs' Warehouse ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

The Chefs' Warehouse FRA:2CF -3.55% 72 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.89% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:2CF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €45.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

The Chefs' Warehouse's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.53%. The Chefs' Warehouse's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.99. The Chefs' Warehouse's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.89%.


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The Chefs' Warehouse ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The Chefs' Warehouse ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

The Chefs' Warehouse Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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The Chefs' Warehouse Quarterly Data
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FRA:2CF vs UNFI, ANDE, AVO: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, The Chefs' Warehouse's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Chefs' Warehouse's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Chefs' Warehouse's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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The Chefs' Warehouse ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

The Chefs' Warehouse's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=12.00% / 4.22
=2.84%

The Chefs' Warehouse's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=11.53% / 3.99
=2.89%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 2.89% mean?
The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 2.89% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on The Chefs' Warehouse and its competitors.
Is The Chefs' Warehouse's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
The Chefs' Warehouse's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.89%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to UNFI and ANDE?
The Chefs' Warehouse's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 2.89% 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on The Chefs' Warehouse and its competitors. The Chefs' Warehouse's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.89%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.89%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.89% 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:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 2.89%
  • GF Value™: €45.14 vs. price of €81.50 (80.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 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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