DAVITA INC (DVA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:DVA • US23918K1088
156.3 USD
+3.76 (+2.46%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
156.5 USD
+0.2 (+0.13%)
After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:04:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to DVA. DVA was compared to 101 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. DVA has an excellent profitability rating, 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
- In the past year DVA was profitable.
- DVA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- DVA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years DVA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- DVA's Return On Assets of 4.27% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DVA outperforms 73.27% 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 83.17% 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 8.95%.
- 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
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 5.47%, DVA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DVA has declined.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.74%, DVA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.10% 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.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 32.25%, DVA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- DVA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- DVA has less shares outstanding than it did 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
- 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 in line with its industry peers.
- 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.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 7.84, DVA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.54 |
ROIC/WACC1.44
WACC7.8%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.29 indicates that DVA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- DVA's Current ratio of 1.29 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DVA outperforms 49.51% of 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 of 1.24. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DVA outperforms 52.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 |
3. Growth
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.
- DVA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.39% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.37%
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.
- DVA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.41% yearly.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.04, which indicates a correct valuation of DVA.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DVA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.18% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DVA to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.10), we can say DVA is valued slightly cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.82, which indicates a very decent valuation of DVA.
- 86.14% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DVA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DVA to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.06), we can say DVA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- DVA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DVA is cheaper than 83.17% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DVA indicates a rather cheap valuation: DVA is cheaper than 89.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.34 |
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 24.56% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)2.02
EPS Next 2Y23.63%
EPS Next 3Y24.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- DVA does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
156.3
+3.76 (+2.46%)
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 Owners51.6%
Inst Owner Change0.17%
Ins Owners4.68%
Ins Owner Change-0.02%
Market Cap10.71B
Revenue(TTM)13.64B
Net Income(TTM)746.80M
Analysts52.94
Price Target154.54 (-1.13%)
Short Float %19.41%
Short Ratio6.23
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)1.57%
PT rev (3m)0.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.75%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.86%
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)0.76%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.68%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.82 | ||
| P/S | 0.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.68 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.34 |
EPS(TTM)10.39
EY6.65%
EPS(NY)13.23
Fwd EY8.46%
FCF(TTM)19.12
FCFY12.23%
OCF(TTM)27.52
OCFY17.61%
SpS199.02
BVpS-9.5
TBVpS-122.8
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)2.02
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
WACC7.8%
ROIC/WACC1.44
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 Year39.2%
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 27.29% in the next year.