The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF)

Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) is up 24.6% since the beginning of the year. At $78 per share, CHEF is trading 6.2% below its 52-week high of $83. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CHEF shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,514.

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) has returned 24.63% so far this year and 20.25% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, CHEF has achieved an annualized return of 17.51%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 28, 2011, CHEF's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.96%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.0 years.

Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +70.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -67.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, CHEF closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +55.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -53.1%.

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 7.97%, beta of 1.31, and R2 of 0.18 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 29, 2011.

• This stock participated in 155.35% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 148.22% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R2 of 0.18 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

CHEF ranks 57 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. was 91.26%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 1081 trading sessions.

The current The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. drawdown is 4.93%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Food Distribution industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.