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CHEMED CORP (CHE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:CHE - US16359R1032 - Common Stock

434.61 USD
+4.02 (+0.93%)
Last: 11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM
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After Hours: 11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Overall CHE gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated CHE against 100 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CHE had positive earnings in the past year.
CHE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CHE has been profitable.
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 2015 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 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CHE (25.89%) is better than 92.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CHE (21.28%) is better than 93.00% 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 9.42%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.17%
ROE 25.89%
ROIC 21.28%
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 2015 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 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CHE has grown nicely.
CHE has a Operating Margin of 14.60%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CHE outperforms 87.00% of its industry peers.
CHE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of CHE (32.88%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CHE has grown nicely.
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 2015 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
The number of shares outstanding for CHE has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for CHE. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
CHE Yearly Shares OutstandingCHE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 11.76 indicates that CHE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CHE has a better Altman-Z score (11.76) than 95.00% of its industry peers.
CHE has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 11.76
ROIC/WACC2.34
WACC9.11%
CHE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCHE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.35, CHE is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.33 indicates that CHE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CHE (1.33) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 1.35
Quick Ratio 1.33
CHE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCHE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for CHE have decreased by -3.97% in the last year.
CHE shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.64% yearly.
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 6.12% yearly.
CHE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.09% yearly.
EPS Next Y-3.26%
EPS Next 2Y5.47%
EPS Next 3Y6.12%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.98%
Revenue Next 2Y5.86%
Revenue Next 3Y5.09%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
CHE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCHE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 2014 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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.75, CHE is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CHE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CHE to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.83), we can say CHE is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.88, which indicates a correct valuation of CHE.
70.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CHE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CHE to the average of the S&P500 Index (32.68), we can say CHE is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.76
Fwd PE 16.88
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

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as CHE.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CHE is valued a bit cheaper than 69.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.57
EV/EBITDA 14.16
CHE Per share dataCHE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of CHE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.86
EPS Next 2Y5.47%
EPS Next 3Y6.12%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CHE has a yearly dividend return of 0.55%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.51, CHE pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, CHE's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.55%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of CHE grows each year by 8.02%, which is quite nice.
CHE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CHE has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.02%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years21
CHE Yearly Dividends per shareCHE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

CHE pays out 11.01% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
CHE's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP11.01%
EPS Next 2Y5.47%
EPS Next 3Y6.12%
CHE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCHE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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

CHEMED CORP

NYSE:CHE (11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 434.61 0 (0%)

434.61

+4.02 (+0.93%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners98.28%
Inst Owner Change-0.58%
Ins Owners1.52%
Ins Owner Change-5.37%
Market Cap6.33B
Revenue(TTM)2.53B
Net Income(TTM)278.81M
Analysts87.5
Price Target590.07 (35.77%)
Short Float %4.15%
Short Ratio3.19
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.55%
Yearly Dividend1.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.02%
DP11.01%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date08-11 2025-08-11 (0.6)
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)-10.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.23%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.76
Fwd PE 16.88
P/S 2.5
P/FCF 17.57
P/OCF 15.09
P/B 5.88
P/tB 19.5
EV/EBITDA 14.16
EPS(TTM)22
EY5.06%
EPS(NY)25.74
Fwd EY5.92%
FCF(TTM)24.74
FCFY5.69%
OCF(TTM)28.8
OCFY6.63%
SpS173.69
BVpS73.9
TBVpS22.29
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.86
Graham Number191.26
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.17%
ROE 25.89%
ROCE 27.75%
ROIC 21.28%
ROICexc 23.57%
ROICexgc 62.97%
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 11.76
F-Score7
WACC9.11%
ROIC/WACC2.34
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-3.26%
EPS Next 2Y5.47%
EPS Next 3Y6.12%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.45%
Revenue growth 3Y4.36%
Revenue growth 5Y4.63%
Sales Q2Q%3.09%
Revenue Next Year4.98%
Revenue Next 2Y5.86%
Revenue Next 3Y5.09%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-7.92%
EBIT growth 3Y4.05%
EBIT growth 5Y8.18%
EBIT Next Year15.23%
EBIT Next 3Y10.26%
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 for 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 9 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of CHEMED CORP (CHE) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CHEMED CORP (CHE) is 19.76 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.88.


What is the financial health of CHEMED CORP (CHE) stock?

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