DAVITA INC (DVA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:DVA • US23918K1088

147.75 USD
-2.66 (-1.77%)
At close: Feb 18, 2026
147 USD
-0.75 (-0.51%)
After Hours: 2/18/2026, 8:26:07 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, DVA scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DVA was compared to 102 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. While DVA has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. DVA is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • DVA had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year DVA had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years DVA has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years DVA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
DVA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDVA 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 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

  • DVA's Return On Assets of 4.27% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DVA outperforms 73.53% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.22%, DVA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DVA is in line with the industry average of 8.98%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (10.38%) for DVA is below the current ROIC(11.22%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.27%
ROE N/A
ROIC 11.22%
ROA(3y)4.59%
ROA(5y)4.56%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)10.38%
ROIC(5y)9.62%
DVA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDVA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200 400 600

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.47%, DVA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.39% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DVA has declined.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 14.74%, DVA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.20% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DVA has remained more or less at the same level.
  • DVA's Gross Margin of 32.25% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DVA outperforms 61.76% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DVA has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.74%
PM (TTM) 5.47%
GM 32.25%
OM growth 3Y9.25%
OM growth 5Y0.22%
PM growth 3Y4.31%
PM growth 5Y-3.96%
GM growth 3Y3.26%
GM growth 5Y0.9%
DVA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDVA 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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DVA is creating some value.
  • DVA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, DVA has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for DVA is higher compared to a year ago.
DVA Yearly Shares OutstandingDVA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
DVA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDVA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • DVA has an Altman-Z score of 1.54. This is a bad value and indicates that DVA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • DVA has a Altman-Z score (1.54) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • DVA has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.84. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as DVA would need 7.84 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 7.84, DVA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 7.84
Altman-Z 1.54
ROIC/WACC1.41
WACC7.96%
DVA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDVA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.29 indicates that DVA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • DVA has a Current ratio (1.29) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • DVA has a Quick Ratio of 1.24. This is a normal value and indicates that DVA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • DVA has a Quick ratio (1.24) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.29
Quick Ratio 1.24
DVA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDVA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.26% over the past year.
  • DVA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.44% yearly.
  • DVA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.46%.
  • DVA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.39% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.26%
EPS 3Y22.62%
EPS 5Y7.44%
EPS Q2Q%51.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.46%
Revenue growth 3Y5.53%
Revenue growth 5Y3.39%
Sales Q2Q%9.87%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 20.58% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • Based on estimates for the next years, DVA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.41% on average per year.
EPS Next Y27.42%
EPS Next 2Y23.69%
EPS Next 3Y24.6%
EPS Next 5Y20.58%
Revenue Next Year3.33%
Revenue Next 2Y3.5%
Revenue Next 3Y4.05%
Revenue Next 5Y5.41%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
DVA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDVA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5B 10B 15B 20B
DVA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDVA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 10 20 30 40

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • DVA is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.23.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DVA is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.27. DVA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.17 indicates a reasonable valuation of DVA.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DVA is valued cheaper than 86.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.16, DVA is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.23
Fwd PE 11.17
DVA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDVA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • DVA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DVA is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DVA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DVA is cheaper than 89.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.73
EV/EBITDA 7.29
DVA Per share dataDVA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 100 -100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of DVA may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • DVA's earnings are expected to grow with 24.60% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)1.91
EPS Next 2Y23.69%
EPS Next 3Y24.6%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for DVA!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

DAVITA INC

NYSE:DVA (2/18/2026, 8:26:07 PM)

After market: 147 -0.75 (-0.51%)

147.75

-2.66 (-1.77%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)02-02
Earnings (Next)05-11
Inst Owners51.6%
Inst Owner Change-0.63%
Ins Owners4.68%
Ins Owner Change-0.02%
Market Cap10.13B
Revenue(TTM)13.64B
Net Income(TTM)746.80M
Analysts52.94
Price Target141.8 (-4.03%)
Short Float %19.41%
Short Ratio6.23
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-15.47%
Min EPS beat(2)-37.31%
Max EPS beat(2)6.37%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.28%
Min EPS beat(4)-37.31%
Max EPS beat(4)6.37%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.14%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)2.66%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.88%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.49%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.49%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.05%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.59%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.06%
PT rev (1m)0.31%
PT rev (3m)-7.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.54%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.26%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.23
Fwd PE 11.17
P/S 0.74
P/FCF 7.73
P/OCF 5.37
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.29
EPS(TTM)10.38
EY7.03%
EPS(NY)13.23
Fwd EY8.95%
FCF(TTM)19.12
FCFY12.94%
OCF(TTM)27.52
OCFY18.63%
SpS199.02
BVpS-9.5
TBVpS-122.8
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)1.91
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.27%
ROE N/A
ROCE 14.02%
ROIC 11.22%
ROICexc 11.79%
ROICexgc 27.39%
OM 14.74%
PM (TTM) 5.47%
GM 32.25%
FCFM 9.61%
ROA(3y)4.59%
ROA(5y)4.56%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)10.38%
ROIC(5y)9.62%
ROICexc(3y)10.88%
ROICexc(5y)10.02%
ROICexgc(3y)24.5%
ROICexgc(5y)21.86%
ROCE(3y)12.97%
ROCE(5y)12.02%
ROICexgc growth 3Y20.64%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7.57%
ROICexc growth 3Y16.27%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.4%
OM growth 3Y9.25%
OM growth 5Y0.22%
PM growth 3Y4.31%
PM growth 5Y-3.96%
GM growth 3Y3.26%
GM growth 5Y0.9%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.78
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 7.84
Debt/EBITDA 3.73
Cap/Depr 80.5%
Cap/Sales 4.22%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 69.2%
Profit Quality 175.5%
Current Ratio 1.29
Quick Ratio 1.24
Altman-Z 1.54
F-Score6
WACC7.96%
ROIC/WACC1.41
Cap/Depr(3y)77.81%
Cap/Depr(5y)82.01%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.41%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.79%
Profit Quality(3y)182.58%
Profit Quality(5y)170.25%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.26%
EPS 3Y22.62%
EPS 5Y7.44%
EPS Q2Q%51.34%
EPS Next Y27.42%
EPS Next 2Y23.69%
EPS Next 3Y24.6%
EPS Next 5Y20.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.46%
Revenue growth 3Y5.53%
Revenue growth 5Y3.39%
Sales Q2Q%9.87%
Revenue Next Year3.33%
Revenue Next 2Y3.5%
Revenue Next 3Y4.05%
Revenue Next 5Y5.41%
EBIT growth 1Y2.85%
EBIT growth 3Y15.29%
EBIT growth 5Y3.61%
EBIT Next Year39.2%
EBIT Next 3Y15.52%
EBIT Next 5Y12.19%
FCF growth 1Y-10.63%
FCF growth 3Y10.89%
FCF growth 5Y0.09%
OCF growth 1Y-6.7%
OCF growth 3Y6.44%
OCF growth 5Y-0.95%

DAVITA INC / DVA FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of DAVITA INC (DVA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to DVA.


What is the valuation status of DAVITA INC (DVA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to DAVITA INC (DVA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for DAVITA INC?

DAVITA INC (DVA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


How financially healthy is DAVITA INC?

The financial health rating of DAVITA INC (DVA) is 3 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for DAVITA INC (DVA) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DAVITA INC (DVA) is expected to grow by 27.42% in the next year.