Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
The Chefs' Warehouse's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 37.48%.
The industry rank for The Chefs' Warehouse's 10-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:2CF's 10-Year RORE % is not ranked
in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Industry Median: 9.58
vs FRA:2CF: 37.48
The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF) 10-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 10-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
The Chefs' Warehouse 10-Year RORE % Related Terms
The Chefs' Warehouse 10-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Chefs' Warehouse's 10-Year RORE % 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.
FRA:2CF vs UNFI, ANDE, AVO: 10-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, The Chefs' Warehouse's 10-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 10-Year RORE % 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 10-Year RORE % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Chefs' Warehouse's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Chefs' Warehouse's 10-Year RORE % 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.
In the calculation of 10-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 10-year before.
The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF) has a 10-Year RORE % of 37.48 as of Mar. 2026. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on The Chefs' Warehouse and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks #999999 out of 213 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Is The Chefs' Warehouse's 10-Year RORE % too high?
The Chefs' Warehouse's current 10-Year RORE % is 37.48. The Retail - Defensive industry median 10-Year RORE % is 9.58. The Chefs' Warehouse's value of 37.48 is 291.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks #999999 out of 213 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Chefs' Warehouse has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Chefs' Warehouse's 10-Year RORE % compare to UNFI and ANDE?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks #999999 out of 213 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This places The Chefs' Warehouse in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 9.58. The Chefs' Warehouse's value of 37.48 is 291.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 10-Year RORE % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median 10-Year RORE % among Retail - Defensive companies is 9.58, based on 213 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 10-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 10-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Chefs' Warehouse's current 10-Year RORE % of 37.48 is 291.2% 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 10-Year RORE % mean?
A high 10-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on The Chefs' Warehouse and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median 10-Year RORE % is 9.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Chefs' Warehouse's current 10-Year RORE % is 37.48. 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 10-Year RORE % of 37.48. The stock's GF Value™ is €46.12, compared to a current price of €83.00 — trading 80% above its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year RORE % is 37.48 and 291.2% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 9.58. 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 10-Year RORE % calculated?
10-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF), the current 10-Year RORE % is 37.48 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 €83.00 is trading 80% above its estimated GF Value™ of €46.12.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2CF:
10-Year RORE %: 37.48
GF Value™: €46.12 vs. price of €83.00 (80% above fair value)
Industry Position: 291.2% above the Retail - Defensive median (#999999 of 213)
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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