Sysco [SYY] vs Chefs [CHEF] Detailed Stock Comparison

Sysco Corporation

NYSE
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The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.

NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary

Based on 21 vital metrics comparison: Sysco Corporation wins in 13 metrics, The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. wins in 7 metrics, with 0 ties. Sysco Corporation appears stronger overall.

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Vital Metrics Comparison

Metric Sysco Corporation The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. Better
P/E Ratio (TTM) 20.43 38.89 Sysco Corporation
Price-to-Book Ratio 15.90 4.40 The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 640.25 161.33 The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.
PEG Ratio -8.48 -3.50 The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.
EV/EBITDA 11.09 15.45 Sysco Corporation
Profit Margin (TTM) 2.18% 1.74% Sysco Corporation
Operating Margin (TTM) 3.99% 4.72% The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.
EBITDA Margin (TTM) 3.99% 4.72% The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.
Return on Equity 82.35% 12.67% Sysco Corporation
Return on Assets (TTM) 8.51% 5.01% Sysco Corporation
Free Cash Flow (TTM) $1.60B $87.79M Sysco Corporation
Dividend Yield 3.64% N/A N/A
1-Year Return 6.60% 47.63% The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) 0.44 0.64 Sysco Corporation
Enterprise Value $50.11B $3.52B Sysco Corporation
EV/Revenue Ratio 0.61 0.85 Sysco Corporation
Gross Profit Margin (TTM) 18.26% 24.21% The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.
Revenue per Share (TTM) $171 $107 Sysco Corporation
Earnings per Share (Diluted) $3.71 $1.68 Sysco Corporation
Beta (Stock Volatility) 0.69 1.34 Sysco Corporation
Short % of Float 2.35% 15.13% Sysco Corporation

Sysco Corporation vs The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. Stock Performance Analysis

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Performance Comparison

Short-term Returns

Stock1D1W1M3M6MYTD
Sysco Corporation0.63%4.20%9.81%-5.71%5.65%9.74%
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.3.65%16.27%17.08%46.81%48.62%50.76%

Long-term Returns

Stock1Y3Y5Y10Y15Y20Y
Sysco Corporation6.60%7.90%6.00%59.02%156.28%160.15%
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.47.63%172.20%192.93%482.85%411.27%411.27%

Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Sysco Corporation vs The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.

MetricSYYCHEF
Market Information
Market Cap i$36.31B$2.66B
Market Cap CategoryLarge capMid cap
10 Day Avg. Volume i5,632,253411,578
90 Day Avg. Volume i5,613,401441,039
Last Close$79.69$94.06
52 Week Range$68.19 - $91.85$53.20 - $94.44
% from 52W High-13.24%-0.40%
All-Time High$91.85 (Feb 17, 2026)$94.44 (Jun 15, 2026)
% from All-Time High-13.24%-0.40%
Growth Metrics
Quarterly Revenue Growth0.03%0.11%
Quarterly Earnings Growth-0.04%-0.09%
Financial Health
Profit Margin (TTM) i0.02%0.02%
Operating Margin (TTM) i0.04%0.05%
Return on Equity (TTM) i0.82%0.13%
Debt to Equity (MRQ) i640.25161.33
Cash & Liquidity
Book Value per Share (MRQ)$4.77$14.86
Cash per Share (MRQ)$2.56$2.97
Operating Cash Flow (TTM) i$2.62B$129.22M
Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) i$1.75B$68.84M
Dividends
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i3.64%N/A
Last 12-Month Dividend i$2.64N/A

Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Sysco Corporation vs The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.

MetricSYY (Apr 24, 2026)CHEF (Apr 22, 2026)
Price Ratios
P/E Ratio (TTM) i20.4338.89
Forward P/E i15.1226.35
PEG Ratio i-8.48-3.50
Price to Sales (TTM) i0.440.64
Price to Book (MRQ) i15.904.40
Market Capitalization
Market Capitalization i$36.31B$2.66B
Enterprise Value i$50.11B$3.52B
Enterprise Value Metrics
Enterprise to Revenue i0.610.85
Enterprise to EBITDA i11.0915.45
Risk & Other Metrics
Beta i0.691.34
Book Value per Share (MRQ) i$4.77$14.86

Financial Statements Comparison: Sysco Corporation vs The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.

Financial Metrics

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Revenue

Operating Margin

Profit Margin

Long Term Debt

Income Flow Analysis

Financial Statements Comparison

Income Statement

MetricSYY (2025)CHEF (2025)
Revenue/Sales i81.37B4.15B
Cost of Goods Sold i66.40B3.15B
COGS % of Revenue i81.6%75.8%
Gross Profit i14.97B1.00B
Gross Margin i18.4%24.2%
Research & Development iN/AN/A
Operating Income (EBIT) i3.09B153.11M
Operating Margin i3.8%3.7%
EBITDA i4.14B231.24M
EBITDA Margin i5.1%5.6%
Pre-Tax Income i2.42B103.54M
Pre-Tax Income % of Revenue i3.0%2.5%
Income Tax i587.00M31.18M
Income Tax % of Revenue i0.7%0.8%
Net Income (Profit) i1.83B72.36M
Profit Margin i2.2%1.7%

Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics

MetricSYY (2025)CHEF (2025)
Cash & Equivalents i1.07B120.98M
Total Current Assets i11.97B969.89M
Total Current Assets % of Revenue i14.7%23.4%
Total Current Liabilities i9.92B473.46M
Total Current Liabilities % of Revenue i12.2%11.4%
Long-Term Debt i13.41B921.88M
Long-Term Debt % of Revenue i16.5%22.2%
Total Shareholders Equity i1.86B604.31M
Retained Earnings i13.06B201.65M
Retained Earnings % of Revenue i16.1%4.9%
Property, Plant & Equipment i1.13B205.27M

Cash Flow Statement Comparison

MetricSYY (2025)CHEF (2025)
Operating Cash Flow i2.43B108.67M
Operating Cash Flow % of Revenue i3.0%2.6%
Capital Expenditures i-692.00MN/A
Free Cash Flow i1.60B87.79M
FCF Margin i2.0%2.1%
Debt Repayment i-549.00M-48.57M
Common Stock Repurchase i-1.25B-15.00M

Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis

MetricSYYCHEF
Shares Short i9.77M4.69M
Short Ratio i2.129.04
Short % of Float i2.35%15.13%
Shares Outstanding i478.93M40.68M
Float Shares i477.53M36.52M
% Held by Insiders i0.21%10.96%
% Held by Institutions i90.45%99.36%
% Held by Public i9.34%-10.32%

Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Sysco Corporation vs The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.

MetricSYYCHEF
Last 12-Month Dividend i$2.64N/A
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i3.64%N/A
3-Year Avg Annual Dividend i$2.21N/A
3-Year Avg Dividend Yield i0.69%N/A
3-Year Total Dividends i$6.64N/A
Ex-Dividend DateJan 02, 2026N/A