The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF) Stock Based Compensation: €19 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:2CF The Chefs' Warehouse Inc FRA:2CF
72 GF Score
Price €83.50
GF Value €46.39
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is The Chefs' Warehouse Stock Based Compensation?

The Chefs' Warehouse FRA:2CF 72 Stock Based Compensation is €19 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:2CF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €46.39. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

The Chefs' Warehouse's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €5 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €19 Mil.

The Chefs' Warehouse Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

The Chefs' Warehouse Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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The Chefs' Warehouse Stock Based Compensation Chart

The Chefs' Warehouse Annual Data
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The Chefs' Warehouse Quarterly Data
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The Chefs' Warehouse Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €19 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of €19 Mil mean?
The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF) has a Stock Based Compensation of €19 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for The Chefs' Warehouse and its competitors.
Is The Chefs' Warehouse's Stock Based Compensation too high?
The Chefs' Warehouse's current Stock Based Compensation is €19 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation compare to UNFI and ANDE?
The Chefs' Warehouse's Stock Based Compensation of €19 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 Stock Based Compensation for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for The Chefs' Warehouse and its competitors. The Chefs' Warehouse's current Stock Based Compensation is €19 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 Stock Based Compensation of €19 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €46.39, compared to a current price of €83.50 — trading 80% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is €19 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF), the current Stock Based Compensation is €19 Mil 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 80% above its estimated GF Value™ of €46.39.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2CF:

  • Stock Based Compensation: €19 Mil
  • GF Value™: €46.39 vs. price of €83.50 (80% 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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