The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.
CHEF
Rank in Stocks
#3657
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF), operating through its various subsidiaries,... 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, truffles, caviar, exquisite chocolates, and various pastry essentials. Beyond these niche offerings, Chefs' Warehouse also provides "center-of-the-plate" proteins, including custom-cut beef, fresh seafood, and hormone-free poultry. Their inventory further extends to everyday kitchen staples like cooking oils, butter, eggs, milk, and flour. The company serves a broad spectrum of professional culinary clients, which includes independent restaurants with distinctive menus, fine dining establishments, country clubs, hotels, catering services, culinary schools, bakeries, patisseries, chocolatiers, cruise lines, casinos, and specialized food retailers. Certain "center-of-the-plate" items are also made available directly to individual consumers via dedicated mail and e-commerce channels. Founded in 1985, the firm's corporate headquarters are situated in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
Share Price
$113.24
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$4.62B
Change (1 day)
-0.90%
Change (1 year)
94.74%
Country
US
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Category
Consumer Defensive
Operating Margin for The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 4.14%
According to The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 4.14%. At the end of 2023 the company had an Operating Margin of 2.94%.
Operating Margin history for The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. from 2009 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 4.14% | 22.49% |
| 2024 | 3.38% | 14.97% |
| 2023 | 2.94% | -10.37% |
| 2022 | 3.28% | 429.03% |
| 2021 | 0.62% | -106.71% |
| 2020 | -9.24% | -389.66% |
| 2019 | 3.19% | -5.62% |
| 2018 | 3.38% | 6.96% |
| 2017 | 3.16% | -20.20% |
| 2016 | 3.96% | 3.94% |
| 2015 | 3.81% | -3.54% |
| 2014 | 3.95% | -27.26% |
| 2013 | 5.43% | -9.35% |
| 2012 | 5.99% | -13.69% |
| 2011 | 6.94% | 6.28% |
| 2010 | 6.53% | 32.72% |
| 2009 | 4.92% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.66% | -99.12% |
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| 3.21% | -99.22% |
US
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| 1.31% | -99.68% |
US
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| 4.72% | -98.86% |
BR
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| 0.93% | -99.78% |
US
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.