DAVITA INC (DVA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA New York Stock Exchange NYSE:DVA • US23918K1088

149.22 USD
+7.16 (+5.04%)
At close: Feb 5, 2026
149.89 USD
+0.67 (+0.45%)
After Hours: 2/5/2026, 8:20:58 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to DVA. 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 has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.


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.
  • DVA had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • DVA had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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.
  • DVA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.26%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.16%.
  • 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 Profit Margin of 5.80%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DVA outperforms 80.39% of its industry peers.
  • DVA's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 14.57%, DVA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DVA's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • 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

  • 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 no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
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

  • DVA has an Altman-Z score of 1.71. This is a bad value and indicates that DVA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • DVA's Altman-Z score of 1.71 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DVA outperforms 45.10% 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'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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 7.93
Altman-Z 1.71
ROIC/WACC1.31
WACC8.32%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 1.36 indicates that DVA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • DVA's Current ratio of 1.36 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DVA outperforms 50.98% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.32 indicates that DVA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.32, DVA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.96% of the companies in the same industry.
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

  • DVA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.26%, which is quite good.
  • DVA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.44% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.26%
EPS 3Y22.62%
EPS 5Y7.44%
EPS Q2Q%51.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%9.87%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, DVA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.09% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.06% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y27.42%
EPS Next 2Y23.69%
EPS Next 3Y24.6%
EPS Next 5Y15.09%
Revenue Next Year3.33%
Revenue Next 2Y3.5%
Revenue Next 3Y4.05%
Revenue Next 5Y5.06%

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.
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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.38, the valuation of DVA can be described as correct.
  • DVA's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DVA is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DVA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.67, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.28, the valuation of DVA can be described as reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DVA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • DVA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.38
Fwd PE 11.28
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 cheaply inside the industry as 81.37% 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 88.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.15
EV/EBITDA 7.57
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.
  • 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)1.93
EPS Next 2Y23.69%
EPS Next 3Y24.6%

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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 (2/5/2026, 8:20:58 PM)

After market: 149.89 +0.67 (+0.45%)

149.22

+7.16 (+5.04%)

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-0.75%
Ins Owners4.68%
Ins Owner Change-0.16%
Market Cap10.53B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)771.91M
Analysts52.94
Price Target141.8 (-4.97%)
Short Float %19.69%
Short Ratio7.45
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)-9.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)14.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.41%
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 14.38
Fwd PE 11.28
P/S 0.79
P/FCF 8.15
P/OCF 5.56
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.57
EPS(TTM)10.38
EY6.96%
EPS(NY)13.23
Fwd EY8.86%
FCF(TTM)18.3
FCFY12.27%
OCF(TTM)26.82
OCFY17.97%
SpS188.64
BVpS-8.1
TBVpS-118.07
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)1.93
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 1.71
F-Score5
WACC8.32%
ROIC/WACC1.31
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)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 5Y15.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%9.87%
Revenue Next Year3.33%
Revenue Next 2Y3.5%
Revenue Next 3Y4.05%
Revenue Next 5Y5.06%
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 27.42% in the next year.