DAVITA INC (DVA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DVA - US23918K1088 - Common Stock
106.45 USD
+2.52 (+2.42%)
Overall DVA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated DVA against 102 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. DVA scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. DVA may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- DVA had positive earnings in the past year.
- DVA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- DVA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years DVA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.40%, DVA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 10.88%, DVA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DVA is in line with the industry average of 9.21%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (10.88%) for DVA is above the 3 year average (9.26%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.4% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 10.88% |
ROA(3y)4.27%
ROA(5y)4.62%
ROE(3y)305.73%
ROE(5y)220.5%
ROIC(3y)9.26%
ROIC(5y)9.4%
1.3 Margins
- DVA's Profit Margin of 5.80% is amongst the best of the industry. DVA outperforms 81.37% of its industry peers.
- DVA's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- DVA has a Operating Margin of 14.57%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DVA outperforms 87.25% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DVA has remained more or less at the same level.
- DVA has a better Gross Margin (31.98%) than 61.76% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DVA has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.57% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.8% | ||
| GM | 31.98% |
OM growth 3Y0.04%
OM growth 5Y-0.21%
PM growth 3Y-4.61%
PM growth 5Y0.51%
GM growth 3Y1.6%
GM growth 5Y1.53%
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for DVA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for DVA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, DVA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.60, we must say that DVA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- DVA's Altman-Z score of 1.60 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DVA is outperformed by 60.78% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of DVA is 7.93, which is on the high side as it means it would take DVA, 7.93 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- DVA's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.93 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DVA outperforms 55.88% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.6 |
ROIC/WACC1.32
WACC8.25%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.36 indicates that DVA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.36, DVA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.96% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.32 indicates that DVA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- DVA has a Quick ratio (1.32) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.32 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.94% over the past year.
- DVA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.47% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.14% in the past year.
- DVA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.39% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.94%
EPS 3Y1.41%
EPS 5Y11.47%
EPS Q2Q%-18.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.14%
Revenue growth 3Y3.32%
Revenue growth 5Y2.39%
Sales Q2Q%4.8%
3.2 Future
- DVA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 14.39% yearly.
- DVA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.81% yearly.
EPS Next Y12.69%
EPS Next 2Y15.96%
EPS Next 3Y16.78%
EPS Next 5Y14.39%
Revenue Next Year5.89%
Revenue Next 2Y4.42%
Revenue Next 3Y4.2%
Revenue Next 5Y4.81%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.53, which indicates a very decent valuation of DVA.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DVA is valued cheaper than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.94. DVA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.33, the valuation of DVA can be described as very reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DVA indicates a rather cheap valuation: DVA is cheaper than 95.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.94. DVA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DVA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DVA indicates a rather cheap valuation: DVA is cheaper than 96.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.36 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- DVA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- DVA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as DVA's earnings are expected to grow with 16.78% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.91
PEG (5Y)1.01
EPS Next 2Y15.96%
EPS Next 3Y16.78%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for DVA!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NYSE:DVA (1/21/2026, 12:36:05 PM)
106.45
+2.52 (+2.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Inst Owners51.6%
Inst Owner Change0.21%
Ins Owners4.68%
Ins Owner Change-0.22%
Market Cap7.52B
Revenue(TTM)13.32B
Net Income(TTM)771.91M
Analysts52.94
Price Target139.61 (31.15%)
Short Float %22.94%
Short Ratio9.01
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)-16.57%
Min EPS beat(2)-37.31%
Max EPS beat(2)4.17%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.79%
Min EPS beat(4)-37.31%
Max EPS beat(4)4.29%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.85%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.85%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.58%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.43%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.01%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.18%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.26%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.21%
PT rev (1m)-1.24%
PT rev (3m)-10.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)14.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.52%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.33 | ||
| P/S | 0.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.97 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.36 |
EPS(TTM)9.23
EY8.67%
EPS(NY)12.77
Fwd EY12%
FCF(TTM)18.3
FCFY17.2%
OCF(TTM)26.82
OCFY25.19%
SpS188.64
BVpS-8.1
TBVpS-118.07
PEG (NY)0.91
PEG (5Y)1.01
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.4% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 13.34% | ||
| ROIC | 10.88% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.46% | ||
| ROICexgc | 26.19% | ||
| OM | 14.57% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.8% | ||
| GM | 31.98% | ||
| FCFM | 9.7% |
ROA(3y)4.27%
ROA(5y)4.62%
ROE(3y)305.73%
ROE(5y)220.5%
ROIC(3y)9.26%
ROIC(5y)9.4%
ROICexc(3y)9.63%
ROICexc(5y)9.74%
ROICexgc(3y)20.96%
ROICexgc(5y)20.57%
ROCE(3y)11.35%
ROCE(5y)11.54%
ROICexgc growth 3Y9.54%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.46%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.31%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.72%
OM growth 3Y0.04%
OM growth 5Y-0.21%
PM growth 3Y-4.61%
PM growth 5Y0.51%
GM growth 3Y1.6%
GM growth 5Y1.53%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.76
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.93 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.85 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 85.53% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.51% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.64% | ||
| Profit Quality | 167.42% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.6 |
F-Score5
WACC8.25%
ROIC/WACC1.32
Cap/Depr(3y)78.43%
Cap/Depr(5y)87.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.74%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.11%
Profit Quality(3y)181.3%
Profit Quality(5y)168.85%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.94%
EPS 3Y1.41%
EPS 5Y11.47%
EPS Q2Q%-18.4%
EPS Next Y12.69%
EPS Next 2Y15.96%
EPS Next 3Y16.78%
EPS Next 5Y14.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.14%
Revenue growth 3Y3.32%
Revenue growth 5Y2.39%
Sales Q2Q%4.8%
Revenue Next Year5.89%
Revenue Next 2Y4.42%
Revenue Next 3Y4.2%
Revenue Next 5Y4.81%
EBIT growth 1Y2.94%
EBIT growth 3Y3.37%
EBIT growth 5Y2.18%
EBIT Next Year42.6%
EBIT Next 3Y15.11%
EBIT Next 5Y11.57%
FCF growth 1Y-1.7%
FCF growth 3Y4.39%
FCF growth 5Y-3.25%
OCF growth 1Y-1.26%
OCF growth 3Y1.55%
OCF growth 5Y-4.13%
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 12.69% in the next year.