The Chefs Warehouse Inc (CHEF)

Net profit margin

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net income US$ in thousands 34,590 27,750 -4,923 -82,903 24,193
Revenue US$ in thousands 3,390,260 2,556,590 1,728,410 1,090,630 1,573,980
Net profit margin 1.02% 1.09% -0.28% -7.60% 1.54%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income ÷ Revenue
= $34,590K ÷ $3,390,260K
= 1.02%

The net profit margin of The Chefs Warehouse Inc has shown fluctuations over the past five years. In 2023, the net profit margin stood at 1.02%, a slight decrease from the previous year's 1.09%. This indicates that the company earned $1.02 in profit for every $100 in revenue generated.

The negative net profit margins in 2021 and 2020 at -0.28% and -7.60% respectively reflect periods where the company faced challenges in generating profits relative to its revenue. However, the favorable net profit margin of 1.54% in 2019 indicates a more profitable year for the company.

Overall, The Chefs Warehouse Inc's net profit margin has shown variability, suggesting fluctuations in the company's profitability over the years. Further analysis of the company's cost structure and revenue streams may provide insights into the factors driving these fluctuations in net profit margin.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Net profit margin
The Chefs Warehouse Inc
CHEF
1.02%
Performance Food Group Co
PFGC
0.70%
SpartanNash Co
SPTN
0.54%
United Natural Foods Inc
UNFI
-0.36%