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DAVITA INC (DVA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DVA - US23918K1088 - Common Stock

106.3 USD
+2.37 (+2.28%)
Last: 1/21/2026, 8:11:22 PM
106.34 USD
+0.04 (+0.04%)
Pre-Market: 1/22/2026, 8:01:22 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

DVA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 102 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. While DVA belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. DVA scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year DVA was profitable.
  • In the past year DVA had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years DVA has always 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 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

  • DVA has a Return On Assets of 4.40%. This is in the better half of the industry: DVA outperforms 72.55% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of DVA (10.88%) is better than 82.35% of its industry peers.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
DVA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDVA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200 400 600

1.3 Margins

  • DVA has a better Profit Margin (5.80%) than 81.37% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DVA has remained more or less at the same level.
  • 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.
  • With a decent Gross Margin value of 31.98%, DVA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.76% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DVA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
DVA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDVA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, DVA has less shares outstanding
  • DVA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • DVA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
DVA Yearly Shares OutstandingDVA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.61, we must say that DVA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • DVA has a Altman-Z score of 1.61. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DVA outperforms 40.20% of its industry peers.
  • DVA has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.93. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as DVA would need 7.93 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • DVA has a Debt to FCF ratio (7.93) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 7.93
Altman-Z 1.61
ROIC/WACC1.32
WACC8.26%
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 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

  • DVA has a Current Ratio of 1.36. 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 Current ratio (1.36) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 of 1.32. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DVA outperforms 52.94% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.36
Quick Ratio 1.32
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 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.94% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, DVA shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.47% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, DVA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.14% in the last 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.39% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, DVA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.81% on average per year.
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.
  • 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

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.52, which indicates a very decent 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 87.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • DVA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.32.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.32 indicates a reasonable valuation of DVA.
  • 95.10% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DVA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.30. DVA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.52
Fwd PE 8.32
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DVA is valued cheaper than 87.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DVA is valued cheaper than 96.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.81
EV/EBITDA 6.43
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.
  • 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
EPS Next 2Y15.96%
EPS Next 3Y16.78%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • DVA does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

DAVITA INC

NYSE:DVA (1/21/2026, 8:11:22 PM)

Premarket: 106.34 +0.04 (+0.04%)

106.3

+2.37 (+2.28%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)10-29
Earnings (Next)02-11
Inst Owners51.6%
Inst Owner Change0.21%
Ins Owners4.68%
Ins Owner Change-0.22%
Market Cap7.50B
Revenue(TTM)13.32B
Net Income(TTM)771.91M
Analysts52.94
Price Target139.61 (31.34%)
Short Float %22.94%
Short Ratio9.01
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)-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 RankSector Rank
PE 11.52
Fwd PE 8.32
P/S 0.56
P/FCF 5.81
P/OCF 3.96
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.43
EPS(TTM)9.23
EY8.68%
EPS(NY)12.77
Fwd EY12.02%
FCF(TTM)18.3
FCFY17.22%
OCF(TTM)26.82
OCFY25.23%
SpS188.64
BVpS-8.1
TBVpS-118.07
PEG (NY)0.91
PEG (5Y)1
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.61
F-Score5
WACC8.26%
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.