The Chefs Warehouse Inc (CHEF) — Defensive Interval Ratio
The Chefs Warehouse Inc (CHEF) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 340 days as of June 2026. Defensive assets of $423.55 Million (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $423.55 Million) cover 340 days of daily cash needs of $1.24 Million/day.
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The Chefs Warehouse Inc Defensive Interval Ratio (2010–2025)
This chart shows how The Chefs Warehouse Inc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 16 annual periods from 2010 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at 340 days, meaning defensive assets of $423.55 Million can fund 340 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see total assets of The Chefs Warehouse Inc.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for The Chefs Warehouse Inc (2010–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for The Chefs Warehouse Inc from 2010 to 2025, covering 16 annual filings. Each row shows defensive assets, daily cash need, the DIR in days, and the change in days compared to the prior year. See CHEF net working capital ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 323 days | $419.51 Million | $1.30 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +9 days |
| 2024 | 314 days | $366.31 Million | $1.17 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -2 days |
| 2023 | 316 days | $334.01 Million | $1.06 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -19 days |
| 2022 | 335 days | $260.17 Million | $777.38K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -24 days |
| 2021 | 359 days | $193.79 Million | $539.78K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +61 days |
| 2020 | 298 days | $96.38 Million | $323.57K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -128 days |
| 2019 | 426 days | $175.04 Million | $411.37K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -45 days |
| 2018 | 470 days | $161.76 Million | $343.95K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -9 days |
| 2017 | 479 days | $142.17 Million | $296.64K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +44 days |
| 2016 | 436 days | $128.03 Million | $293.84K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -4 days |
| 2015 | 439 days | $124.14 Million | $282.59K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -20 days |
| 2014 | 459 days | $96.90 Million | $211.12K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +13 days |
| 2013 | 446 days | $76.41 Million | $171.48K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +12 days |
| 2012 | 434 days | $56.69 Million | $130.69K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +77 days |
| 2011 | 357 days | $42.88 Million | $120.07K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +80 days |
| 2010 | 277 days | $36.20 Million | $130.61K/day | $- | $- | — |