CHEMED CORP (CHE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:CHE • US16359R1032

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This CHE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. CHE Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CHE had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year CHE had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • CHE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CHE had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 17.24%, CHE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of CHE (27.08%) is better than 93.00% of its industry peers.
  • CHE's Return On Invested Capital of 21.08% is amongst the best of the industry. CHE outperforms 94.00% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CHE is significantly above the industry average of 8.85%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (21.08%) for CHE is above the 3 year average (21.04%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.24%
ROE 27.08%
ROIC 21.08%
ROA(3y)17.23%
ROA(5y)17.8%
ROE(3y)26.22%
ROE(5y)30.6%
ROIC(3y)21.04%
ROIC(5y)22.31%
CHE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCHE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • CHE has a Profit Margin of 10.48%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CHE outperforms 97.00% of its industry peers.
  • CHE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.01%, CHE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CHE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of CHE (32.54%) is better than 64.00% of its industry peers.
  • CHE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.01%
PM (TTM) 10.48%
GM 32.54%
OM growth 3Y-4.39%
OM growth 5Y-2.39%
PM growth 3Y-3.57%
PM growth 5Y-7.36%
GM growth 3Y-3.17%
GM growth 5Y-0.72%
CHE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCHE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. CHE Health Analysis

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
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CHE has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CHE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CHE Yearly Shares OutstandingCHE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • CHE has an Altman-Z score of 10.56. This indicates that CHE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • CHE has a Altman-Z score of 10.56. This is amongst the best in the industry. CHE outperforms 94.00% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CHE is 0.03, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CHE, only 0.03 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • CHE has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.03. This is amongst the best in the industry. CHE outperforms 92.00% of its industry peers.
  • CHE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • CHE's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.01 is amongst the best of the industry. CHE outperforms 84.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF 0.03
Altman-Z 10.56
ROIC/WACC2.32
WACC9.09%
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 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • CHE has a Current Ratio of 1.05. This is a normal value and indicates that CHE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CHE has a Current ratio of 1.05. This is in the lower half of the industry: CHE underperforms 66.00% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.03 indicates that CHE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CHE's Quick ratio of 1.03 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CHE is outperformed by 62.00% of its industry peers.
  • The current and quick ratio evaluation for CHE is rather negative, while it does have 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 1.05
Quick Ratio 1.03
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 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. CHE Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for CHE have decreased by -6.70% in the last year.
  • CHE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.61% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, CHE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.06% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, CHE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.00% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.7%
EPS 3Y3%
EPS 5Y3.61%
EPS Q2Q%-6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.06%
Revenue growth 3Y5.82%
Revenue growth 5Y4%
Sales Q2Q%-0.1%

3.2 Future

  • CHE is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.57% yearly.
  • CHE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.60% yearly.
EPS Next Y12.32%
EPS Next 2Y12.04%
EPS Next 3Y10.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.74%
Revenue Next 2Y5.44%
Revenue Next 3Y5.6%
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 accelerating.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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 2028 1B 2B 3B
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 2028 5 10 15 20 25

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4. CHE Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.07, CHE is valued on the expensive side.
  • CHE's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CHE is cheaper than 71.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 24.88. CHE is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.20, which indicates a correct valuation of CHE.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CHE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CHE is cheaper than 74.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.19, CHE is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.07
Fwd PE 15.2
CHE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCHE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CHE is valued a bit cheaper than 64.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CHE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CHE is cheaper than 71.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.59
EV/EBITDA 11.93
CHE Per share dataCHE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • CHE's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of CHE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.39
PEG (5Y)4.73
EPS Next 2Y12.04%
EPS Next 3Y10.57%

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5. CHE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CHE has a yearly dividend return of 0.65%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.50, CHE pays a better dividend. On top of this CHE pays more dividend than 81.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.65, CHE pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.65%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CHE is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.06%!
  • CHE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • CHE has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.06%
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 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • CHE pays out 11.95% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of CHE is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP11.95%
EPS Next 2Y12.04%
EPS Next 3Y10.57%
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 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M
CHE Dividend Payout.CHE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CHE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CHE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CHEMED CORP

NYSE:CHE (3/27/2026, 8:06:43 PM)

After market: 368.59 0 (0%)

368.59

-3.36 (-0.9%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)02-25
Earnings (Next)04-21
Inst Owners101.6%
Inst Owner Change42.44%
Ins Owners1.54%
Ins Owner Change-0.72%
Market Cap5.08B
Revenue(TTM)2.53B
Net Income(TTM)265.24M
Analysts75
Price Target451.86 (22.59%)
Short Float %3.43%
Short Ratio2.24
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.65%
Yearly Dividend2.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.06%
DP11.95%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date02-23
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.47%
Min EPS beat(2)-10.06%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.88%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.89%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.11%
Max EPS beat(4)0.5%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.02%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-3.1%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.84%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.96%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.17%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.96%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.96%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.19%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.64%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.3%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.4%
PT rev (1m)-20.25%
PT rev (3m)-22.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-10.94%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.28%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.39%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.07
Fwd PE 15.2
P/S 2.01
P/FCF 15.59
P/OCF 13.07
P/B 5.18
P/tB 22.1
EV/EBITDA 11.93
EPS(TTM)21.59
EY5.86%
EPS(NY)24.25
Fwd EY6.58%
FCF(TTM)23.64
FCFY6.41%
OCF(TTM)28.2
OCFY7.65%
SpS183.73
BVpS71.13
TBVpS16.68
PEG (NY)1.39
PEG (5Y)4.73
Graham Number185.88
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.24%
ROE 27.08%
ROCE 28.33%
ROIC 21.08%
ROICexc 22.41%
ROICexgc 60.78%
OM 14.01%
PM (TTM) 10.48%
GM 32.54%
FCFM 12.86%
ROA(3y)17.23%
ROA(5y)17.8%
ROE(3y)26.22%
ROE(5y)30.6%
ROIC(3y)21.04%
ROIC(5y)22.31%
ROICexc(3y)24.14%
ROICexc(5y)24.65%
ROICexgc(3y)64.18%
ROICexgc(5y)68.12%
ROCE(3y)28.21%
ROCE(5y)29.9%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.67%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-7.4%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.26%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.45%
OM growth 3Y-4.39%
OM growth 5Y-2.39%
PM growth 3Y-3.57%
PM growth 5Y-7.36%
GM growth 3Y-3.17%
GM growth 5Y-0.72%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.64
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF 0.03
Debt/EBITDA 0.03
Cap/Depr 96.84%
Cap/Sales 2.48%
Interest Coverage 263.51
Cash Conversion 92.61%
Profit Quality 122.71%
Current Ratio 1.05
Quick Ratio 1.03
Altman-Z 10.56
F-Score6
WACC9.09%
ROIC/WACC2.32
Cap/Depr(3y)89.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)92.99%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.34%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.49%
Profit Quality(3y)114.97%
Profit Quality(5y)107.83%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.7%
EPS 3Y3%
EPS 5Y3.61%
EPS Q2Q%-6%
EPS Next Y12.32%
EPS Next 2Y12.04%
EPS Next 3Y10.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.06%
Revenue growth 3Y5.82%
Revenue growth 5Y4%
Sales Q2Q%-0.1%
Revenue Next Year4.74%
Revenue Next 2Y5.44%
Revenue Next 3Y5.6%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-12.87%
EBIT growth 3Y1.18%
EBIT growth 5Y1.52%
EBIT Next Year25.84%
EBIT Next 3Y13.68%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-11.55%
FCF growth 3Y8.82%
FCF growth 5Y-5.44%
OCF growth 1Y-7%
OCF growth 3Y7.8%
OCF growth 5Y-4.52%

CHEMED CORP / CHE Fundamental Analysis 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 5 / 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 8 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for CHE stock?

The financial health rating of CHEMED CORP (CHE) is 8 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for CHEMED CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CHEMED CORP (CHE) is expected to grow by 12.32% in the next year.