AlphaStocks
5.1
Consider Buy

Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF)

Consumer Staples / Food Distributors

S&P SmallCap 600

$58.55

Below average on several measures. Research carefully.

Consider Buy

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

#540out of 1127 in Consumer Staples

Is Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. a Good Investment in 2026?

Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) scores 5.1 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Consider Buy rating. The Piotroski model rates Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. as Strong (8/9). However, the Graham model rates it Caution — Significantly above fair value. Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. currently trades above its estimated fair value of $33, suggesting limited upside at current prices. Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. ranks #540 out of 1127 stocks in the Consumer Staples sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E37.2ROE12.3Market Cap3B

Estimated Fair Value

$32.6579% above

Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 37x implies high growth expectations.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Strong

8/9

Buffett

Neutral

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Caution

Significantly above fair value

Lynch

Neutral

PEG 4.6 · Stalwart

Greenblatt

Neutral

Bottom half (rank 67%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) scores 5.1 out of 10, earning a Consider Buy rating. This score is below average, suggesting caution. Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 37x implies high growth expectations.
What is Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score?
Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score status is Strong. The raw score is 8/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is CHEF overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $33, CHEF appears overvalued. The stock currently trades 79% above its estimated fair value. Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 37x implies high growth expectations.
How does CHEF compare to other Consumer Staples stocks?
Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. ranks #540 out of 1127 stocks in the Consumer Staples sector, placing it in the top 48% of its sector by composite score. This is an above-average position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about CHEF?
AlphaStocks evaluates CHEF using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Strong; Buffett: Neutral; Graham: Caution; Lynch: Neutral; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Neutral. These models are combined into a single composite score of 5.1/10.

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