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The Chef's Warehouse CHEF Food Processing Costs — Depreciation

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Other financials

Income statement

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Revenue$1.1B+11.4%
Gross profit$257.4M+13.9%
Operating income$33.1M+45.7%
Net income$17.4M+68.8%
EPS (diluted)$0.40+60.0%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$122.7M+5.3%
Total debt$1.1B+13.4%
Total equity$608.6M+12.4%
Total assets$2.0B+8.2%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$38.3M-22.8%
CapEx$7.7M-37.6%
Free cash flow$30.6M-17.9%

Valuation

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Market cap$3.84B+8.6%

Profitability

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Gross margin24.3%+0.3pp
Operating margin3.7%+0.2pp
Net margin1.9%+0.2pp
FCF margin3%+1.8pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity13.8%+0.9pp
Debt / equity1.9×0.0×
Current ratio2.2×+0.1×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by The Chef's Warehouse in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:Depreciation.

The official record: The Chef's Warehouse’s 10-Q, filed April 29, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →

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Questions, answered.

What is The Chef's Warehouse's food processing costs — depreciation?
The Chef's Warehouse (CHEF) reported food processing costs — depreciation of $242K in Q1 2026.
How has The Chef's Warehouse's food processing costs — depreciation changed year-over-year?
The Chef's Warehouse's food processing costs — depreciation decreased by 7.3% year-over-year, from $261K to $242K.
What is the long-term trend for The Chef's Warehouse's food processing costs — depreciation?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), The Chef's Warehouse's food processing costs — depreciation has grown at a -14.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.6M to $1.01M.
What does food processing costs — depreciation mean?
This metric captures the systematic allocation of the cost of tangible assets, such as processing machinery and food preparation equipment, used within the specific business segment over their useful lives. It reflects the non-cash expense associated with the wear and tear of capital investments required to maintain production capabilities. Analyzing this expense provides insight into the segment's capital intensity and the ongoing reinvestment required to sustain operational output.