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 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.89%.
The industry rank for The Chefs' Warehouse's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:2CF's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 81.89% of 265
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 7.55
vs FRA:2CF: 25.89
The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF) 5-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, 5-year period is chosen.
Be Aware
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 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
The Chefs' Warehouse 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Chefs' Warehouse's 5-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: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, The Chefs' Warehouse's 5-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-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 5-Year RORE % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Chefs' Warehouse's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Chefs' Warehouse's 5-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 5-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 5-year before.
The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF) has a 5-Year RORE % of 25.89 as of Mar. 2026. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on The Chefs' Warehouse and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks #48 out of 265 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is The Chefs' Warehouse's 5-Year RORE % too high?
The Chefs' Warehouse's current 5-Year RORE % is 25.89. The Retail - Defensive industry median 5-Year RORE % is 7.55. The Chefs' Warehouse's value of 25.89 is 242.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks #48 out of 265 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 5-Year RORE % compare to UNFI and ANDE?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The Chefs' Warehouse ranks #48 out of 265 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places The Chefs' Warehouse in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 7.55. The Chefs' Warehouse's value of 25.89 is 242.9% 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 5-Year RORE % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Retail - Defensive companies is 7.55, based on 265 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Chefs' Warehouse's current 5-Year RORE % of 25.89 is 242.9% 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 5-Year RORE % mean?
A high 5-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on The Chefs' Warehouse and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 7.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Chefs' Warehouse's current 5-Year RORE % is 25.89. 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?
The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF) has a current 5-Year RORE % of 25.89. The stock's GF Value™ is €46.48, compared to a current price of €83.50 — trading 79.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 25.89 and 242.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 7.55. 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 5-Year RORE % calculated?
5-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF), the current 5-Year RORE % is 25.89 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 €83.50 is trading 79.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €46.48.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2CF:
5-Year RORE %: 25.89
GF Value™: €46.48 vs. price of €83.50 (79.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 242.9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#48 of 265)
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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