Is Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 38.1% / 30% | 4.7% / 30% | 15.3% / 30% | 0.19% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 38.1% / 33% | 4.7% / 33% | 15.3% / 33% | 0.19% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 48.1% / 33% | 6.0% / 33% | 19.3% / 33% | 0.19% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 38.1% / 33% | 4.7% / 33% | 15.3% / 33% | 0.19% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 48.1% / 33% | 6.0% / 33% | 19.3% / 50% | 0.19% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 24.2% | |
| Operating Margin | 4.7% | |
| Net Margin | 1.7% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 12.7% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 5.0% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $129M |
| Free Cash Flow | $88M |
| Total Debt | $975M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 161.3 |
| Current Ratio | 2.0 |
| Total Assets | $2.0B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $60.46 |
| 50-Day MA | $64.73 |
| 200-Day MA | $62.63 |
| Avg Volume | 443K |
| Beta | 1.3 |
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52-Week Range
$45.00
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About Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF)
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes specialty food and center-of-the-plate products in the United States, the Middle East, and Canada. It offers specialty food products, such as artisan charcuterie, specialty cheeses, unique oils and vinegars, truffles, caviar, chocolate, and pastry products and center-of-the-plate products that includes custom cut beef, seafood, and hormone-free poultry, as well as produce and broadline food products comprising cooking oils, butter, eggs, milk, and flour. The company serves menu-driven independent restaurants, fine dining establishments, country clubs, hotels, caterers, culinary schools, bakeries, patisseries, chocolatiers, cruise lines, casinos, and specialty food stores. It markets its center-of-the-plate products directly to consumers through a mail and e-commerce platform. The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.'s debt ratio?
Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.'s debt ratio is 38.1% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 48.1%.
What are Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.'s key financial metrics?
Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. has a market capitalization of $2.4B, trailing P/E ratio of 35.4, and revenue of $4.1B. The company maintains a gross margin of 24.2% and a net margin of 1.7%. Return on equity stands at 12.7%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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