What is the 13F Pro Quality Score for CHEF?

13F Pro ranks Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) on the 13F Pro Quality Score, a 0–100 composite of 32 fundamental signals including return on invested capital, free cash flow consistency, balance-sheet strength, earnings quality, growth durability, and valuation discipline. The score refreshes after each 10-K and 10-Q filing on SEC EDGAR. View CHEF's current score at https://13fpro.ai/research/CHEF (free sign-up required for the full ranking).

Where does 13F Pro source CHEF data?

All Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. fundamentals and ownership data come directly from SEC EDGAR. Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. files with the SEC under CIK 1517175. 13F Pro ingests XBRL financial facts from 10-K and 10-Q filings, Form 13F-HR institutional holdings, and Form 4 insider transactions, with no third-party rewrites or estimates.

What sector is CHEF in?

Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) is classified in the Consumer Staples sector. 13F Pro publishes sector-level fund flow analysis and quality leaders at https://13fpro.ai/research/sector/consumer-staples.

How often is CHEF research updated on 13F Pro?

CHEF's fundamentals refresh within hours of each new 10-K or 10-Q filing on SEC EDGAR. Institutional ownership updates after each quarterly 13F filing window. Insider transactions update after each Form 4 filing. The 13F Pro Quality Score recalculates after every fundamentals refresh.

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13F Pro Quality Score

58.3/100

Rank #992 of 2,879 stocksTOP 50%

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Revenue Growth

65.7/100

Profitability

45.0/100

Balance Sheet

60.3/100

Earnings Quality

90.8/100

Free Cash Flow

37.9/100

Institutional Flow

39.0/100

Revenue Scale

75.0/100

Dilution Risk

74.5/100

CHEF Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

AI stock analysis and institutional research for Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF), a Consumer Staples sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores CHEF at 58.3/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #992 of 2,879 stocks — the top half of the AI-ranked universe. CHEF scores in the top quartile across earnings quality (90.8), revenue scale (75.0). Areas of concern include free cash flow (37.9) and institutional flow (39.0), which score below median versus the broader universe. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. reports quarterly revenue of $1.1B, net income of $17.4M, an operating margin of 3.1%. Top institutional holders of CHEF by reported 13-F value include BlackRock,, WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP, VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, based on the most recent SEC filings. CHEF trades on the Nasdaq exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1517175. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate CHEF daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. directly from SEC EDGAR. Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.'s 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 26 and 60 since 2021, currently 58.3 — an improving long-term trajectory across 28 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

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Fun facts about Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.

Quirks, history, and lore behind CHEF — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

1
The Basics
A specialty food distributor listed on Nasdaq, headquartered in Connecticut, serving customers who really, really care about what's on the plate.
2
The Numbers
Annual revenue in the range of $3–4 billion — not a giant, but a serious mid-cap player whose growth has come partly through acquisitions of regional distributors.
3
The History
Founded in the 1980s, the company built its business by focusing exclusively on independent restaurants and upscale dining establishments rather than chasing grocery chains or big-box retail.
4
The Secret
Its secret weapon is a curated catalog of artisan, specialty, and imported ingredients — the kind of stuff fine-dining kitchens need but can't easily find at a broadline distributor.
5
The Lore
If you've eaten at a white-tablecloth restaurant in a major U.S. city, there's a decent chance the dry-aged beef, imported truffles, or house-made charcuterie on your plate arrived in one of this company's trucks.
6
The Giveaway
The name is right there in the ticker symbol — CHEF — and yes, it literally supplies chefs' warehouses full of specialty ingredients to professional kitchens across America.

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Revenue

Q1 2026

$1.1B

Net Income

Q1 2026

$17.4M

Free Cash Flow

Q1 2026

$30.6M

Operating Margin

Q1 2026

3.1%

ROIC

Q1 2026

2.5%

D/E Ratio

Q1 2026

1.28

Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

+9.4% YoY

$4.15BFY 2025

FY22 $2.61BFY23 $3.43BFY24 $3.79BFY25 $4.15B

Net Income

+30.4% YoY

$72.4MFY 2025

FY22 $27.8MFY23 $34.6MFY24 $55.5MFY25 $72.4M

Operating Income

+13.2% YoY

$145.1MFY 2025

FY22 $85.7MFY23 $100.9MFY24 $128.2MFY25 $145.1M

EPS (Diluted)

+27.3% YoY

$1.68FY 2025

FY22 $0.73FY23 $0.88FY24 $1.32FY25 $1.68

Total Assets

+9.1% YoY

$2.03BFY 2025

FY22 $1.51BFY23 $1.71BFY24 $1.86BFY25 $2.03B

Total Debt

+7.2% YoY

$776.7MFY 2025

FY22 $699.5MFY23 $819.8MFY24 $724.8MFY25 $776.7M

Op. Cash Flow

-15.6% YoY

$129.2MFY 2025

FY22 $23.1MFY23 $61.6MFY24 $153.1MFY25 $129.2M

Metric	FY 2025	FY 2024	FY 2023	FY 2022	FY 2020	FY 2019
Revenue	$4.15B +9.4%	$3.79B +10.5%	$3.43B +31.4%	$2.61B +135.1%	$1.11B -30.2%	$1.59B
Net Income	$72.4M +30.4%	$55.5M +60.4%	$34.6M +24.6%	$27.8M +133.5%	$-82.9M -442.7%	$24.2M
Operating Income	$145.1M +13.2%	$128.2M +27.0%	$100.9M +17.7%	$85.7M +183.5%	$-102.7M -302.6%	$50.7M
EPS (Diluted)	$1.68 +27.3%	$1.32 +50.0%	$0.88 +20.5%	$0.73 +129.7%	$-2.46 -403.7%	$0.81
Total Assets	$2.03B +9.1%	$1.86B +9.0%	$1.71B +13.0%	$1.51B +54.9%	$974.3M -3.9%	$1.01B
Total Debt	$776.7M +7.2%	$724.8M -11.6%	$819.8M +17.2%	$699.5M +70.5%	$410.3M +4.2%	$393.6M
Operating Cash Flow	$129.2M -15.6%	$153.1M +148.3%	$61.6M +166.4%	$23.1M -46.1%	$42.9M -4.7%	$45.0M

AI Insight: CHEF Financial Trends

Revenue growth accelerated to 11% year-over-year in Q1 2026, but operating cash flow turned negative in Q3 2025 amid rising debt levels.

• Revenue grew from $951M in Q1 2025 to $1,059M in Q1 2026, an 11% year-over-year increase.

• Operating income declined from $46M in Q4 2024 to $33M in Q1 2026 despite revenue growth.

• Total debt increased from $722M in Q1 2025 to $780M in Q1 2026.

⚠ Operating cash flow turned negative at -$9M in Q3 2025, the first negative quarter in the period.

⚠ Operating margins compressed from 4.4% in Q4 2024 to 3.1% in Q1 2026.

AI Insight: CHEF Ratio Trends

CHEF's profitability remains volatile with operating margin fluctuating between 2.4% and 4.5% over the past two years, while leverage improved modestly.

• Operating margin declined from 3.8% in Q4 2025 to 3.1% in Q1 2026, continuing quarterly volatility.

• Debt-to-equity ratio improved from 1.68 in Q2 2024 to 1.28 in Q1 2026, reducing leverage.

• ROIC dropped from 12.5% in Q4 2025 to 9.5% in Q1 2026, the lowest level since Q1 2025.

⚠ Operating margins remain highly seasonal, ranging from 2.4% to 4.5% across quarters with no clear improvement trend.

⚠ ROE volatility continues with Q1 2026 dropping to 11.4% from Q4 2025's 14.3%.

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Peer comparison & sector analysis

Top Institutional Holders of CHEF

BlackRock, Inc.
$344.1M5,787,969 sh
WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP
$200.3M3,369,602 sh
VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC
$101.7M1,710,882 sh
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$96.2M1,617,892 sh
STATE STREET CORP
$83.9M1,410,903 sh
ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P.
$76.8M1,231,558 sh
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL INC.
$76.6M1,288,165 sh
MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO /MA/
$70.0M1,176,702 sh
Invesco Ltd.
$61.5M1,035,153 sh
CAPSTONE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
$61.2M41,411,000 sh

Fund	Value	Shares
BlackRock, Inc.	$344.1M	5,787,969
WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP	$200.3M	3,369,602
VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC	$101.7M	1,710,882
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC	$96.2M	1,617,892
STATE STREET CORP	$83.9M	1,410,903
ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P.	$76.8M	1,231,558
NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL INC.	$76.6M	1,288,165
MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO /MA/	$70.0M	1,176,702
Invesco Ltd.	$61.5M	1,035,153
CAPSTONE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC	$61.2M	41,411,000

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13F Pro's AI-powered analysis of Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) draws on SEC EDGAR-sourced fundamentals, institutional 13F holdings, and insider Form 4 transactions in the Consumer Staples sector (listed on Nasdaq). The 32-signal AI Quality Score, current rank, and full bull/bear verdict for CHEF are available on the CHEF stock profile dashboard — with the same data, AI insights, ratios, and institutional activity refreshed after every 10-K, 10-Q, 13F, and Form 4 filing.

Which hedge funds own CHEF?

Institutional investors are required to disclose their holdings quarterly via SEC Form 13F. 13F Pro aggregates these filings to show which hedge funds, mutual funds, and asset managers are buying or selling CHEF. Combined with insider transaction data from Form 4 filings and AI-powered analysis from 10 specialized research agents, 13F Pro provides a comprehensive view of Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.'s investment landscape.