CHEF
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.Consumer Defensive · $4.5B market cap
Verdict
Share price
$116.42
close of Oct 3, 2026
Fair value
$33.20
Sticker Price
Payback Price
$13.28
buy price
CHEF is Overpriced: at $116.42 it trades 251% above its fair value of $33.20. Its buy price (Payback Price) is $13.28, 89% below today's price. Business quality is solid: 3 of 5 key numbers clear the 10% bar.
How we valued it
Buffett Normalized. A profitable, growing business, so we project its earnings 10 years ahead and work out what that is worth today.
Business quality
3 of 5 clear the 10% bar. What are the Big Five?
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Insider activity
Since Aug 14, 2026: no open-market purchases and 10 sales worth $15.2M. Why purchases matter
Sales
About The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF), operating through its various subsidiaries, focuses on supplying high-end and gourmet food products across both the United States and Canada. The company maintains an extensive catalog, featuring more than 50,000 distinct stock-keeping units. This vast selection encompasses a diverse array of specialty items, such as artisanal charcuterie, premium cheeses, unique oils and vinegars…
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Fair value and Payback Price are estimates from the company's reported financials, not investment advice. Prices as of the close of Oct 3, 2026. How the Payback Price works