The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF) Total Operating Expense: €749 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:2CF The Chefs' Warehouse Inc FRA:2CF
74 GF Score
Price €81.50
GF Value €45.14
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is The Chefs' Warehouse Total Operating Expense?

The Chefs' Warehouse FRA:2CF -3.55% 74 Total Operating Expense is €749 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:2CF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €45.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

The Chefs' Warehouse's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €194 Mil. The Chefs' Warehouse's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €749 Mil.

The Chefs' Warehouse Total Operating Expense Related Terms

The Chefs' Warehouse Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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The Chefs' Warehouse Annual Data
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The Chefs' Warehouse Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense 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 €749 Mil.

* 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 Total Operating Expense of €749 Mil mean?
The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF) has a Total Operating Expense of €749 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on The Chefs' Warehouse and its competitors.
Is The Chefs' Warehouse's Total Operating Expense too high?
The Chefs' Warehouse's current Total Operating Expense is €749 Mil. Overall, The Chefs' Warehouse has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Chefs' Warehouse's Total Operating Expense compare to UNFI and ANDE?
The Chefs' Warehouse's Total Operating Expense of €749 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 Total Operating Expense for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on The Chefs' Warehouse and its competitors. The Chefs' Warehouse's current Total Operating Expense is €749 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?
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 Total Operating Expense is €749 Mil. The Chefs' Warehouse's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Chefs' Warehouse (FRA:2CF), the current Total Operating Expense is €749 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 €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:

  • Total Operating Expense: €749 Mil
  • GF Value™: €45.14 vs. price of €81.50 (80.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 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

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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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