The Chefs Warehouse Inc
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes specialty food and center-of-the-plate products in the United States, the Middle East, and Canada. It offers includes specialty food products, such as artisan charcuterie, specialty cheeses, unique oils and vinegars, truffles, caviar, chocolate, and pastry products; and center-of-the-plate products consisting of custom cut be… Read more
The Chefs Warehouse Inc (CHEF) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: $576.64 Million USD
Based on the latest financial reports, The Chefs Warehouse Inc (CHEF) has net assets worth $576.64 Million USD as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($1.92 Billion) and total liabilities ($1.34 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $576.64 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 30.1% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 36.01% |
| 5-Year Change | 56.02% |
| 10-Year Change | 186.04% |
| Growth Volatility | 276.66 |
The Chefs Warehouse Inc - Net Assets Trend (2009–2024)
This chart illustrates how The Chefs Warehouse Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for The Chefs Warehouse Inc (2009–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of The Chefs Warehouse Inc from 2009 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $537.65 Million | +18.25% |
| 2023-12-31 | $454.67 Million | +13.24% |
| 2022-12-31 | $401.51 Million | +14.65% |
| 2021-12-31 | $350.21 Million | +1.63% |
| 2020-12-31 | $344.59 Million | +2.58% |
| 2019-12-31 | $335.93 Million | +8.83% |
| 2018-12-31 | $308.68 Million | +24.17% |
| 2017-12-31 | $248.60 Million | +28.30% |
| 2016-12-31 | $193.76 Million | +3.08% |
| 2015-12-31 | $187.96 Million | +28.05% |
| 2014-12-31 | $146.79 Million | +11.15% |
| 2013-12-31 | $132.06 Million | +236.20% |
| 2012-12-31 | $39.28 Million | +66.66% |
| 2011-12-31 | $23.57 Million | +148.29% |
| 2010-12-31 | $-48.81 Million | -1015.11% |
| 2009-12-31 | $5.33 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to The Chefs Warehouse Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 14194000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $141.94 Million | 26.40% |
| Common Stock | $402.00K | 0.07% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-3.81 Million | -0.71% |
| Other Components | $399.11 Million | 74.23% |
| Total Equity | $537.65 Million | 100.00% |
The Chefs Warehouse Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of The Chefs Warehouse Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc
NYSE:APAM
|
$2.29 Billion |
|
Astral Limited
NSE:ASTRAL
|
$2.29 Billion |
|
Vincom Retail JSC
VN:VRE
|
$2.29 Billion |
|
Almacenes Éxito S.A.
SA:EXCO32
|
$2.29 Billion |
|
TP ICAP Group PLC
PINK:TCAPF
|
$2.28 Billion |
|
Vietnam National Petroleum Group
VN:PLX
|
$2.28 Billion |
|
Kesko Oyj Series A
LSE:0BNS
|
$2.28 Billion |
|
Luxi Chemical Group Co Ltd
SHE:000830
|
$2.28 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in The Chefs Warehouse Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 454,672,000 to 537,646,000, a change of 82,974,000 (18.2%).
- Net income of 55,479,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Share repurchases of 24,805,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 1,975,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 54,275,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $55.48 Million | +10.32% |
| Share Repurchases | $24.80 Million | -4.61% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-1.98 Million | -0.37% |
| Other Changes | $54.27 Million | +10.09% |
| Total Change | $- | 18.25% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares The Chefs Warehouse Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 5.37x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 283.47x to 5.37x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-12-31 | $0.22 | $62.78 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $-2.29 | $62.78 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $1.31 | $62.78 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $1.88 | $62.78 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $6.00 | $62.78 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $5.91 | $62.78 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $7.09 | $62.78 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $7.44 | $62.78 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $9.06 | $62.78 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $10.40 | $62.78 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $11.17 | $62.78 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $10.22 | $62.78 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $9.53 | $62.78 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $10.36 | $62.78 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $9.96 | $62.78 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $11.69 | $62.78 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently The Chefs Warehouse Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 10.32%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 1.46%
- • Asset Turnover: 2.04x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.46x
- Recent ROE (10.32%) is below the historical average (18.08%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 168.00% | 3.31% | 4.11x | 12.36x | $8.43 Million |
| 2010 | 0.00% | 4.81% | 3.99x | 0.00x | $20.76 Million |
| 2011 | 32.66% | 1.92% | 3.71x | 4.58x | $5.34 Million |
| 2012 | 36.94% | 3.02% | 2.29x | 5.35x | $10.58 Million |
| 2013 | 12.86% | 2.52% | 1.90x | 2.69x | $3.78 Million |
| 2014 | 9.68% | 1.70% | 2.22x | 2.56x | $-464.40K |
| 2015 | 8.62% | 1.53% | 1.81x | 3.12x | $-2.59 Million |
| 2016 | 1.56% | 0.25% | 1.88x | 3.27x | $-16.35 Million |
| 2017 | 5.78% | 1.10% | 1.89x | 2.77x | $-10.49 Million |
| 2018 | 6.61% | 1.41% | 1.97x | 2.37x | $-10.47 Million |
| 2019 | 7.20% | 1.52% | 1.57x | 3.02x | $-9.40 Million |
| 2020 | -24.06% | -7.46% | 1.14x | 2.83x | $-117.36 Million |
| 2021 | -1.41% | -0.28% | 1.63x | 3.07x | $-39.94 Million |
| 2022 | 6.91% | 1.06% | 1.74x | 3.75x | $-12.40 Million |
| 2023 | 7.61% | 1.01% | 2.01x | 3.75x | $-10.88 Million |
| 2024 | 10.32% | 1.46% | 2.04x | 3.46x | $1.71 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares The Chefs Warehouse Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Food Distribution industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Food Distribution
- Average net assets among peers: $3,207,579,475
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 5.64%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chefs Warehouse Inc (CHEF) | $576.64 Million | 168.00% | 2.32x | $2.29 Billion |
| Asian Citrus Holdings Limited (ACITF) | $-186.47 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $2.98 Million |
| Amsterdam Commodities NV (ACNFF) | $407.10 Million | 9.76% | 0.84x | $397.21 Million |
| AiXin Life International Inc (AIXN) | $-74.82K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $360.40K |
| The Andersons Inc (ANDE) | $89.84 Million | 11.22% | 3.82x | $2.24 Billion |
| Mission Produce Inc (AVO) | $313.45 Million | 23.10% | 0.98x | $484.25 Million |
| Bid Corporation Limited (BPPPF) | $26.79 Billion | 13.23% | 1.31x | $7.96 Billion |
| Bunzl plc (BZLFF) | $1.31 Billion | 20.26% | 2.48x | $8.90 Billion |
| Ceres Global Ag Corp (CERGF) | $121.29 Million | -14.37% | 0.73x | $28.68 Million |
| Century Global Commodities Corp (CEUMF) | $21.67 Million | -12.45% | 0.12x | $844.53K |