The Chefs Warehouse Inc (CHEF)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 24.17% | 24.19% | 24.12% | 24.12% | 24.02% | 24.13% | 24.23% | 24.32% | 24.20% | 23.63% | 23.29% | 22.90% | 22.59% | 22.23% | 22.37% | 22.14% | 22.64% | 23.51% | 23.72% | 24.22% |
| 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% |
| Pretax margin | 2.10% | 1.93% | 1.80% | 1.59% | 1.64% | 1.09% | 1.07% | 1.52% | 1.64% | 2.04% | 1.96% | 1.02% | -0.39% | -4.95% | -7.75% | -12.62% | -11.28% | -4.51% | -2.40% | 0.54% |
| Net profit margin | 1.47% | 1.29% | 1.12% | 0.99% | 1.02% | 0.62% | 0.69% | 1.01% | 1.09% | 1.49% | 1.38% | 0.73% | -0.28% | -3.46% | -5.33% | -8.66% | -7.56% | -2.82% | -1.38% | 0.56% |
The profitability ratios of The Chefs Warehouse Inc show a consistent improvement over the years.
- Gross profit margin has gradually increased from 22.64% in December 2020 to 24.17% in December 2024, indicating the company's ability to control costs and generate more profit from its sales.
- Operating profit margin has shown a significant turnaround, improving from negative percentages in 2020 to a positive 3.39% in December 2024. This indicates enhanced operational efficiency and cost management.
- Pretax margin has also steadily improved from negative percentages in 2020 to 2.10% in December 2024, reflecting better control over expenses and stronger pre-tax profitability.
- Net profit margin has seen a positive trend, increasing from negative percentages in 2020 to 1.47% in December 2024, demonstrating the company's ability to generate more bottom-line profit relative to its revenues.
Overall, The Chefs Warehouse Inc has shown consistent progress in its profitability margins, indicating improving financial health and efficiency in its operations over the analyzed period.
Return on investment
| 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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 6.90% | 6.76% | 6.62% | 6.29% | 5.92% | 5.58% | 5.40% | 5.89% | 5.68% | 5.73% | 5.29% | 3.41% | 1.01% | -5.16% | -7.49% | -10.98% | -10.54% | -3.49% | -1.30% | 2.48% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 2.98% | 2.68% | 2.38% | 2.10% | 2.03% | 1.19% | 1.25% | 1.79% | 1.84% | 2.80% | 2.66% | 1.32% | -0.46% | -4.89% | -6.46% | -9.01% | -8.51% | -3.39% | -1.85% | 0.81% |
| Return on total capital | 10.45% | 10.45% | 10.12% | 9.42% | 9.02% | 8.23% | 7.87% | 8.62% | 8.13% | 8.18% | 7.85% | 4.97% | 1.45% | -7.26% | -10.38% | -14.59% | -13.82% | -4.65% | -1.71% | 3.37% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 10.32% | 9.90% | 8.83% | 7.84% | 7.61% | 4.55% | 4.90% | 6.84% | 6.91% | 9.10% | 8.08% | 4.06% | -1.41% | -14.87% | -19.61% | -26.44% | -24.06% | -9.25% | -4.93% | 2.81% |
The profitability ratios of The Chefs Warehouse Inc exhibit a fluctuating trend over the observed periods.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has shown an improvement from a low of -10.98% in March 2021 to a high of 6.62% in June 2024. This indicates the company's ability to generate profits from its operational assets has strengthened over time.
2. Return on assets (ROA) has also displayed growth, moving from negative figures in the earlier periods to positive values by December 2023. The ratio improved from -9.01% in March 2021 to 2.98% in December 2024, reflecting enhanced profitability generated by the company's total assets.
3. Return on total capital has shown a similar upward trend, with an increase from -14.59% in March 2021 to 10.45% by December 2024. This indicates that the company's overall capital has been utilized more effectively to generate returns for the shareholders.
4. Return on equity (ROE) has exhibited a significant improvement from negative figures in the past to positive values by December 2023. The ratio rose from -26.44% in March 2021 to 10.32% by December 2024, illustrating a strengthening profitability performance in relation to the shareholders' equity.
Overall, the profitability ratios of The Chefs Warehouse Inc have shown a positive trend, indicating an enhancement in the company's ability to generate profits relative to its assets, capital, and equity over the analyzed periods.