DAVITA INC (DVA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:DVA • US23918K1088
150.76 USD
+0.82 (+0.55%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026
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After Hours: 3/6/2026, 8:12:57 PM
This DVA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
Overall DVA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated DVA against 101 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. DVA scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. DVA is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. DVA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year DVA was profitable.
- DVA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years DVA has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years DVA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.27%, DVA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.22%, DVA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.17% of the companies in the same industry.
- DVA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.38%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.07%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (11.22%) for DVA is above the 3 year average (10.38%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- DVA has a Profit Margin of 5.47%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DVA outperforms 82.18% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DVA has declined.
- DVA's Operating Margin of 14.74% is amongst the best of the industry. DVA outperforms 91.09% 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 (32.25%) than 61.39% of its industry peers.
- DVA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. DVA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DVA is still creating some value.
- DVA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- DVA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for DVA is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.54, we must say that DVA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.54, DVA is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of DVA is 7.84, which is on the high side as it means it would take DVA, 7.84 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- DVA's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.84 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DVA outperforms 50.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.54 |
ROIC/WACC1.42
WACC7.92%
2.3 Liquidity
- DVA has a Current Ratio of 1.29. This is a normal value and indicates that DVA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.29, DVA is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.49% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.24 indicates that DVA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- DVA has a Quick ratio (1.24) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 |
3. DVA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- DVA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.37%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.46% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, DVA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.46% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.39% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.37%
EPS 3Y22.66%
EPS 5Y7.46%
EPS Q2Q%51.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.46%
Revenue growth 3Y5.53%
Revenue growth 5Y3.39%
Sales Q2Q%9.87%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, DVA will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 20.56% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.41% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y27.29%
EPS Next 2Y23.63%
EPS Next 3Y24.56%
EPS Next 5Y20.56%
Revenue Next Year3.76%
Revenue Next 2Y3.4%
Revenue Next 3Y3.7%
Revenue Next 5Y5.41%
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. DVA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.51 indicates a correct valuation of DVA.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DVA indicates a rather cheap valuation: DVA is cheaper than 82.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.29, DVA is valued a bit cheaper.
- DVA is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.40.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DVA is valued cheaper than 86.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- DVA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DVA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.15% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DVA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.12% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.27 |
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.
- The decent profitability rating of DVA may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as DVA's earnings are expected to grow with 24.56% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.53
PEG (5Y)1.94
EPS Next 2Y23.63%
EPS Next 3Y24.56%
5. DVA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- DVA does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
DVA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
150.76
+0.82 (+0.55%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)02-02 2026-02-02/amc
Earnings (Next)05-11 2026-05-11/amc
Inst Owners52.81%
Inst Owner Change0.18%
Ins Owners4.96%
Ins Owner Change-0.02%
Market Cap10.07B
Revenue(TTM)13.64B
Net Income(TTM)746.80M
Analysts67.14
Price Target154.54 (2.51%)
Short Float %18.8%
Short Ratio5.99
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)-15.32%
Min EPS beat(2)-37.31%
Max EPS beat(2)6.68%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.2%
Min EPS beat(4)-37.31%
Max EPS beat(4)6.68%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.1%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)2.69%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.86%
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)10.7%
PT rev (3m)9.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.54%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.76%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.68%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.4 | ||
| P/S | 0.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.48 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.27 |
EPS(TTM)10.39
EY6.89%
EPS(NY)13.23
Fwd EY8.77%
FCF(TTM)19.12
FCFY12.68%
OCF(TTM)27.52
OCFY18.25%
SpS199.02
BVpS-9.5
TBVpS-122.8
PEG (NY)0.53
PEG (5Y)1.94
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.84 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.73 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 80.5% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.22% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.9 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.2% | ||
| Profit Quality | 175.5% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.54 |
F-Score6
WACC7.92%
ROIC/WACC1.42
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)9.37%
EPS 3Y22.66%
EPS 5Y7.46%
EPS Q2Q%51.79%
EPS Next Y27.29%
EPS Next 2Y23.63%
EPS Next 3Y24.56%
EPS Next 5Y20.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.46%
Revenue growth 3Y5.53%
Revenue growth 5Y3.39%
Sales Q2Q%9.87%
Revenue Next Year3.76%
Revenue Next 2Y3.4%
Revenue Next 3Y3.7%
Revenue Next 5Y5.41%
EBIT growth 1Y2.85%
EBIT growth 3Y15.29%
EBIT growth 5Y3.61%
EBIT Next Year39.78%
EBIT Next 3Y14.35%
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 27.29% in the next year.