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.
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.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of CHE (17.24%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- CHE's Return On Equity of 27.08% is amongst the best of the industry. CHE outperforms 93.00% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 21.08%, CHE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- CHE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 21.04%. This is significantly above the industry average of 8.86%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (21.04%) for CHE is below the current ROIC(21.08%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- CHE has a better Profit Margin (10.48%) than 97.00% of its industry peers.
- CHE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- CHE has a Operating Margin of 14.01%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CHE outperforms 86.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CHE has declined.
- CHE has a Gross Margin of 32.54%. This is in the better half of the industry: CHE outperforms 64.00% of its industry peers.
- CHE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. CHE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CHE is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CHE has less shares outstanding
- CHE has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CHE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- CHE has an Altman-Z score of 10.64. This indicates that CHE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- CHE has a Altman-Z score of 10.64. This is amongst the best in the industry. CHE outperforms 95.00% 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.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01 indicates that CHE is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.01, CHE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.64 |
ROIC/WACC2.35
WACC8.98%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.05 indicates that CHE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- CHE's Current ratio of 1.05 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CHE is outperformed by 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.
- The Quick ratio of CHE (1.03) is worse than 62.00% of its industry peers.
- 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 |
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.
- CHE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.06%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.00% on average over the past years.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.57% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- 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.
4. CHE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- CHE is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.32.
- 72.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CHE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- CHE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.61, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.42, CHE is valued correctly.
- CHE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CHE is cheaper than 73.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- CHE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.79, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CHE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CHE is cheaper than 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- CHE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CHE is cheaper than 73.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.1 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CHE's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- CHE has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.41
PEG (5Y)4.8
EPS Next 2Y12.04%
EPS Next 3Y10.57%
5. CHE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.62%, CHE is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- 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.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, CHE's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.62% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of CHE grows each year by 11.06%, which is quite nice.
- 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)11.06%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years21
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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
374.02
+0.13 (+0.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Earnings (Next)04-21 2026-04-21
Inst Owners101.6%
Inst Owner Change42.44%
Ins Owners1.54%
Ins Owner Change-1.94%
Market Cap5.15B
Revenue(TTM)2.53B
Net Income(TTM)265.24M
Analysts75
Price Target566.61 (51.49%)
Short Float %3.43%
Short Ratio2.24
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.62% |
Yearly Dividend2.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.06%
DP11.95%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date02-23 2026-02-23 (0.6)
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.48%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.43%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.42 | ||
| P/S | 2.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.26 | ||
| P/B | 5.26 | ||
| P/tB | 22.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.1 |
EPS(TTM)21.59
EY5.77%
EPS(NY)24.25
Fwd EY6.48%
FCF(TTM)23.64
FCFY6.32%
OCF(TTM)28.2
OCFY7.54%
SpS183.73
BVpS71.13
TBVpS16.68
PEG (NY)1.41
PEG (5Y)4.8
Graham Number185.88
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 10.64 |
F-Score6
WACC8.98%
ROIC/WACC2.35
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.