The Chefs Warehouse Inc (CHEF)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 23, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 128,207 119,907 113,574 105,047 100,943 92,553 89,079 91,373 85,738 71,814 60,178 37,203 10,811 -53,298 -75,662 -105,730 -102,660 -35,995 -13,446 27,493
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 3,781,671 3,687,427 3,626,421 3,541,531 3,390,158 3,204,095 2,984,768 2,758,593 2,556,732 2,356,999 2,186,010 1,960,931 1,728,659 1,455,813 1,225,007 1,001,170 1,095,986 1,240,819 1,383,953 1,595,990
Operating profit margin 3.39% 3.25% 3.13% 2.97% 2.98% 2.89% 2.98% 3.31% 3.35% 3.05% 2.75% 1.90% 0.63% -3.66% -6.18% -10.56% -9.37% -2.90% -0.97% 1.72%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $128,207K ÷ $3,781,671K
= 3.39%

The operating profit margin of The Chefs Warehouse Inc has shown fluctuations over the past few years. Starting from a low of -10.56% in March 2021, the company managed to improve its operating profit margin steadily, reaching a positive margin of 3.39% by December 2024. This improvement indicates that the company has been able to enhance its operational efficiency and control costs effectively during this period. The consistent positive trend in the operating profit margin suggests that the company's management is making sound decisions and implementing strategies that are positively impacting profitability. However, it is important for the company to continue monitoring and improving its operating profit margin to ensure sustained financial health and growth in the long term.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
The Chefs Warehouse Inc
CHEF
3.39%
Performance Food Group Co
PFGC
1.19%
SpartanNash Co
SPTN
1.10%
United Natural Foods Inc
UNFI
0.03%