The Chefs Warehouse Inc (CHEF)

Receivables turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Revenue US$ in thousands 3,794,690 3,390,260 2,556,590 1,728,410 1,090,630
Receivables US$ in thousands 366,311 334,015 260,167 172,540 96,383
Receivables turnover 10.36 10.15 9.83 10.02 11.32

December 31, 2024 calculation

Receivables turnover = Revenue ÷ Receivables
= $3,794,690K ÷ $366,311K
= 10.36

The receivables turnover ratio of The Chefs Warehouse Inc has shown a declining trend over the past five years, decreasing from 11.32 in December 2020 to 10.36 in December 2024. This indicates that the company's efficiency in collecting outstanding receivables has slightly decreased over the period. Despite the fluctuations, the ratio has remained above 9, suggesting that the company is collecting its receivables at a relatively steady pace. Overall, The Chefs Warehouse Inc should continue to monitor and potentially improve its receivables turnover efficiency to ensure timely collection of outstanding payments from customers.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Receivables turnover
The Chefs Warehouse Inc
CHEF
10.36
Performance Food Group Co
PFGC
23.37
SpartanNash Co
SPTN
23.06
United Natural Foods Inc
UNFI
31.27