An industry chapter · Consumer Distributors

Consumer Distributors

6 members, ABLV to WILC, A to Z by ticker.

Gross profitability: median 38% — gross profit as a share of total assets, each member's median across its readable years; read on 6 of 6 members
Capital intensity: median 0.8% — capital expenditure as a share of revenue, each member's median across its readable years; read on 6 of 6 members
Net cash: 2 of the 6 members with a readable debt line hold more cash and short-term investments than total debt

Figures describe the list as a group, from each member's own filed record; they name no member and form no rank. A member missing an input is absent from that median, never counted against the others.

From the latest filings · data as of July 9, 2026.

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ABLV Able View Global Inc.

We are one of the largest comprehensive brand management partners of international beauty and personal care brands in China.

Owner earnings 2021–2025 ($2M)($13M)$24M($2M)$1M

Retained capital Retained $9M of earnings over 2021–2025; annual owner earnings grew $5M, $0.54 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Net cash, +$7M · dividend paid 5 of 5 yrs, cut at least once

CHEF Chefs' Warehouse

We are a premier distributor of specialty food and center-of-the-plate products in the United States, the Middle East, and Canada.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $32M$23M$35M$29M$36M($42M)($1M)$29M$104M$88M

Retained capital Retained $132M of earnings over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew $44M, $0.33 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Heavy net debt, $628M

LKQ LKQ Corporation

LKQ Corporation is a global distributor of vehicle products, including replacement parts, components and systems used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles, and specialty aftermarket products and accessories to improve the performance, functionality and appearance of vehicles.

Owner earnings 2017–2025 $340M$461M$798M$1.3B$1.1B$1.0B$998M$810M$847M

Retained capital Retained $2.4B of earnings over 2017–2025; annual owner earnings grew $352M, $0.14 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Meaningful net debt, $3.4B · buybacks at an average near $39.01 · dividend paid 5 of 9 yrs, never cut

PFGC Performance Food

We are a holding company, and have no direct operations, we will only be able to pay dividends from funds we receive from our subsidiaries.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $109M$62M$227M$178M$466M($124M)$61M$562M$767M$704M

Retained capital Retained $1.6B of earnings over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew $546M, $0.35 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Heavy net debt, $5.4B

UNFI United Natural Foods

Our Background UNFI is a leading distributor of grocery and non-food products, and support services provider to retailers in the United States and Canada.

Owner earnings 2017–2025 $217M$64M$57M$284M$304M$80M$301M($92M)$239M

Retained capital Paid out $161M more than it earned over 2017–2025; annual owner earnings grew $36M.

Balance sheet Net debt against an operating loss, $2.1B · buybacks at an average near $39.42

WILC G. Willi-Food International Ltd.

G. Willi-Food International Ltd. is an Israeli-based company specializing in high-quality, great-tasting kosher food products.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 ₪15M₪12M(₪3M)(₪54M)₪10M(₪2M)(₪30M)₪31M₪40M₪55M

Retained capital Retained ₪209M of earnings over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew ₪34M, ₪0.16 per ₪1 retained.

Balance sheet Net cash, debt-free, +₪124M · dividend paid 6 of 10 yrs, cut at least once

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