CHEMED CORP (CHE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:CHE • US16359R1032

452.12 USD
-1.28 (-0.28%)
Last: Feb 6, 2026, 11:03 AM
Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to CHE. CHE was compared to 102 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. CHE has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. CHE is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CHE was profitable.
  • In the past year CHE had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CHE has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years CHE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CHE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCHE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • CHE has a Return On Assets of 17.17%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CHE outperforms 99.02% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of CHE (25.89%) is better than 92.16% of its industry peers.
  • CHE has a better Return On Invested Capital (21.27%) than 96.08% of its industry peers.
  • CHE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 21.96%. This is significantly above the industry average of 9.16%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.17%
ROE 25.89%
ROIC 21.27%
ROA(3y)17.25%
ROA(5y)18.8%
ROE(3y)27.61%
ROE(5y)32.28%
ROIC(3y)21.96%
ROIC(5y)22.92%
CHE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCHE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 11.02%, CHE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CHE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • CHE's Operating Margin of 14.60% is amongst the best of the industry. CHE outperforms 88.24% of its industry peers.
  • CHE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • CHE's Gross Margin of 32.88% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CHE outperforms 63.73% of its industry peers.
  • CHE's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.6%
PM (TTM) 11.02%
GM 32.88%
OM growth 3Y-0.29%
OM growth 5Y3.39%
PM growth 3Y-0.36%
PM growth 5Y1.83%
GM growth 3Y-0.79%
GM growth 5Y1.99%
CHE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCHE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • CHE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CHE has less shares outstanding
  • CHE has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • CHE has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
CHE Yearly Shares OutstandingCHE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
CHE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCHE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 11.92 indicates that CHE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • CHE has a Altman-Z score of 11.92. This is amongst the best in the industry. CHE outperforms 97.06% of its industry peers.
  • CHE has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.00. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.00 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • CHE's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.00 is amongst the best of the industry. CHE outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00 indicates that CHE is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.00, CHE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 11.92
ROIC/WACC2.38
WACC8.93%
CHE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCHE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • CHE has a Current Ratio of 1.35. This is a normal value and indicates that CHE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CHE's Current ratio of 1.35 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CHE outperforms 49.02% of its industry peers.
  • CHE has a Quick Ratio of 1.33. This is a normal value and indicates that CHE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.33, CHE is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.92% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CHE does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.35
Quick Ratio 1.33
CHE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCHE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • CHE shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.97%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.64% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • Looking at the last year, CHE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.45% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, CHE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.63% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.97%
EPS 3Y6.14%
EPS 5Y10.64%
EPS Q2Q%-6.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.45%
Revenue growth 3Y4.36%
Revenue growth 5Y4.63%
Sales Q2Q%3.09%

3.2 Future

  • CHE is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.13% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, CHE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.17% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-3.15%
EPS Next 2Y5.45%
EPS Next 3Y6.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.02%
Revenue Next 2Y5.54%
Revenue Next 3Y5.17%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
CHE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCHE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
CHE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCHE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 5 10 15 20 25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.55, the valuation of CHE can be described as rather expensive.
  • CHE's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CHE is cheaper than 69.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CHE to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.67), we can say CHE is valued slightly cheaper.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.57, CHE is valued on the expensive side.
  • CHE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CHE is cheaper than 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.20. CHE is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.55
Fwd PE 17.57
CHE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCHE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CHE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CHE is cheaper than 60.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CHE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.59% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.76
EV/EBITDA 14.5
CHE Per share dataCHE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • CHE has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.93
EPS Next 2Y5.45%
EPS Next 3Y6.13%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • CHE has a yearly dividend return of 0.56%, which is pretty low.
  • CHE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.48. CHE pays more dividend than 81.37% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CHE's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.56%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CHE is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.02%!
  • CHE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • CHE has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.02%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years21
CHE Yearly Dividends per shareCHE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • 11.01% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CHE. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • CHE's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP11.01%
EPS Next 2Y5.45%
EPS Next 3Y6.13%
CHE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCHE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
CHE Dividend Payout.CHE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CHE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CHEMED CORP

NYSE:CHE (2/6/2026, 11:03:22 AM)

452.12

-1.28 (-0.28%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)10-28
Earnings (Next)02-25
Inst Owners101.64%
Inst Owner Change-1.6%
Ins Owners1.52%
Ins Owner Change-7.07%
Market Cap6.40B
Revenue(TTM)2.53B
Net Income(TTM)278.81M
Analysts87.5
Price Target585.74 (29.55%)
Short Float %4.46%
Short Ratio4.25
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.56%
Yearly Dividend1.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.02%
DP11.01%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-8.99%
Min EPS beat(2)-15.11%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.88%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.45%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.11%
Max EPS beat(4)0.5%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.19%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.23%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.06%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.85%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.53%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.17%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.07%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.53%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.19%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.28%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.05%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.24%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-0.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.55
Fwd PE 17.57
P/S 2.53
P/FCF 17.76
P/OCF 15.26
P/B 5.95
P/tB 19.71
EV/EBITDA 14.5
EPS(TTM)22
EY4.87%
EPS(NY)25.73
Fwd EY5.69%
FCF(TTM)25.46
FCFY5.63%
OCF(TTM)29.64
OCFY6.55%
SpS178.72
BVpS76.04
TBVpS22.94
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.93
Graham Number194.01
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.17%
ROE 25.89%
ROCE 27.75%
ROIC 21.27%
ROICexc 23.56%
ROICexgc 62.89%
OM 14.6%
PM (TTM) 11.02%
GM 32.88%
FCFM 14.24%
ROA(3y)17.25%
ROA(5y)18.8%
ROE(3y)27.61%
ROE(5y)32.28%
ROIC(3y)21.96%
ROIC(5y)22.92%
ROICexc(3y)25.21%
ROICexc(5y)25.79%
ROICexgc(3y)67.33%
ROICexgc(5y)75.46%
ROCE(3y)28.73%
ROCE(5y)30.03%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.61%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.34%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.58%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.43%
OM growth 3Y-0.29%
OM growth 5Y3.39%
PM growth 3Y-0.36%
PM growth 5Y1.83%
GM growth 3Y-0.79%
GM growth 5Y1.99%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.56
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 92.02%
Cap/Sales 2.34%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 96.74%
Profit Quality 129.28%
Current Ratio 1.35
Quick Ratio 1.33
Altman-Z 11.92
F-Score7
WACC8.93%
ROIC/WACC2.38
Cap/Depr(3y)89.59%
Cap/Depr(5y)94.39%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.41%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.56%
Profit Quality(3y)107.8%
Profit Quality(5y)110.23%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.97%
EPS 3Y6.14%
EPS 5Y10.64%
EPS Q2Q%-6.56%
EPS Next Y-3.15%
EPS Next 2Y5.45%
EPS Next 3Y6.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.45%
Revenue growth 3Y4.36%
Revenue growth 5Y4.63%
Sales Q2Q%3.09%
Revenue Next Year5.02%
Revenue Next 2Y5.54%
Revenue Next 3Y5.17%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-7.92%
EBIT growth 3Y4.05%
EBIT growth 5Y8.18%
EBIT Next Year14.67%
EBIT Next 3Y10.29%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y39.38%
FCF growth 3Y13.77%
FCF growth 5Y8.19%
OCF growth 1Y30.35%
OCF growth 3Y10.6%
OCF growth 5Y6.75%

CHEMED CORP / CHE FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CHE stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to CHE.


What is the valuation status of CHEMED CORP (CHE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CHEMED CORP (CHE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CHEMED CORP?

CHEMED CORP (CHE) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for CHE stock?

The financial health rating of CHEMED CORP (CHE) is 9 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for CHEMED CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CHEMED CORP (CHE) is expected to decline by -3.15% in the next year.