The Chefs Warehouse Inc (CHEF)
Return on equity (ROE)
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 55,479 | 47,553 | 40,777 | 35,120 | 34,590 | 19,763 | 20,718 | 27,766 | 27,750 | 35,021 | 30,200 | 14,383 | -4,923 | -50,424 | -65,307 | -86,739 | -82,903 | -34,958 | -19,106 | 8,974 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 537,646 | 480,345 | 461,879 | 447,793 | 454,672 | 434,782 | 422,975 | 405,952 | 401,509 | 384,949 | 373,687 | 354,425 | 350,211 | 339,066 | 333,049 | 328,016 | 344,590 | 378,008 | 387,317 | 319,617 |
| 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% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $55,479K ÷ $537,646K
= 10.32%
The return on equity (ROE) for The Chefs Warehouse Inc has displayed a fluctuating trend over the past few years based on the provided data.
From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2021, the company's ROE was consistently negative, indicating that the company had been generating negative returns relative to its shareholders' equity. The lowest ROE was reported at -26.44% on March 31, 2021, highlighting significant challenges impacting the company's profitability.
However, there was a notable improvement in the ROE from March 31, 2022, onwards, with the percentage gradually increasing quarter by quarter. This positive trend continued, reaching a peak of 10.32% on December 31, 2024. The rising trend in ROE indicates that the company's profitability relative to shareholders' equity has improved, potentially reflecting better operational efficiency, cost management, or revenue growth.
Overall, the recent positive trajectory in ROE suggests that The Chefs Warehouse Inc has been making progress in enhancing its profitability and creating more value for its shareholders. It will be essential for investors and stakeholders to monitor future ROE performance to assess the company's ongoing financial health and sustainability.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024