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Chemed Corporation
CHE: NYSELowest reading is at 27 out of 100. All scores are out of 100.
In Short
About The Company
CEO
Mr. Kevin J. McNamara
Market Cap
6.70 Billion USD
Sector
Healthcare
Website
https://www.chemed.comLast Update
15/10/2026, 01:08:52
Description
Chemed Corporation provides hospice and palliative care services to patients through a network of physicians, doctors, registered nurses, home health aides, social workers, clergy, and volunteers primarily in the United States.
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Strongest readings
- ✔Return on capital employed of 28.58% is above the market average of 10.00%
- ✔Altman-Z score of 12.14 sits above the distress range
- ✔Dividend growth averages 11.01% per year
- ✔Debt is low at 0.15 times equity
- ✔Financial health is strong (health score 81 out of 100)
Weakest readings
- ✘Returns on capital have declined over five years (4.84% lower)
- ✘The current price sits above estimated fair value (margin of safety -67.29%)
- ✘Earnings and cashflow growth is weak (growth score 27 out of 100)
- ✘Price-to-earnings of 25.3 is above the market average of 19.6
Key Figures
| Status | Metric | Value | Reading | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✘ | Price / earnings (TTM) | 25.32x | 19.60x | |
| ✘ | Margin of safety (DCF) | -67.29% | 17.95% | |
| ✘ | Revenue growth (5y average) | 9.45% | 10.97% | |
| ✘ | Dividend yield (TTM) | 0.51% | 1.85% | |
| ✔ | Share count, per year | -2.03% | 0.00% | |
| ✔ | Return on capital employed | 28.58% | 10.00% |
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Valuation
43 / 100Priced above the market on most measures.
| Status | Metric | Value | Reading | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✘ | Price / earnings | 25.32x | 19.60x | |
| ✔ | Free cashflow yield | 4.94% | 4.70% | |
| Price / earnings growth | N/A | 1.50x | ||
| Price / book | 7.88x | — | ||
| ✘ | Margin of safety | -67.29% | 17.95% |
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- ✘Estimated intrinsic value of 163.78 USD is below the current price of 512.38 USD
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Estimated Fair Value: 344.9 USD ✘
Current Price: 500.8 USD
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Growth
27 / 100Growing more slowly than the market on most measures.
| Status | Metric | Value | Reading | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✘ | Revenue growth | 9.45% | 10.97% | |
| ✘ | Earnings growth | -2.45% | 14.48% | |
| ✘ | Cashflow growth | 1.06% | 12.35% |
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- ✔Revenue growth has improved this year (25.47% against a five year average of 9.45%)
- ✔Earnings growth has improved this year (1.12% against a five year average of -2.45%)
- ✘Free cashflow growth has slowed this year
Health
81 / 100Balance sheet covers its obligations.
Measured on Leverage and capital, Funding and liquidity, Earnings quality.
| Status | Metric | Value | Reading | Threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✔ | Altman-Z score | 12.14 | 3.00 | |
| ✔ | Piotroski score | 7.00 | 5.00 | |
| ✔ | Debt / equity | 0.15x | 0.80x | |
| ✔ | Current ratio | 1.05x | 1.00x | |
| ✔ | Interest coverage | 204.30x | 2.50x | |
| ✔ | Free cashflow / debt | 2.26x | 0.15x | |
| ✔ | Debt / capital | 0.13x | 1.00x |
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Dividend
72 / 100Covered by both earnings and cashflow.
| Status | Metric | Value | Reading | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✘ | Dividend yield | 0.51% | 1.85% | |
| ✔ | Dividend growth | 16.99% | 0.00% | |
| ✔ | Payout ratio (earnings) | 12.07% | 40.00% | |
| ✔ | Payout ratio (cashflow) | 10.26% | 65.00% | |
| ✔ | Worst year, last 5 years | 4.97% | -2.00% |
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- ✔Dividend growth has been accelerating recently
Management
60 / 100Returns on capital are at or above the market.
| Status | Metric | Value | Reading | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✔ | Return on equity | 27.08% | 15.00% | |
| ✔ | Return on capital employed | 28.58% | 10.00% | |
| Return on assets | 17.24% | — | ||
| Free cashflow return on capital | 26.02% | — | ||
| ✘ | Return on capital, 5y change | -4.84% | 0.00% | |
| ✔ | Share count, per year | -2.03% | 0.00% | |
| ✔ | Share count, recent | -9.22% | 0.00% | |
| ✘ | Realized buyback return | -54.85% | 0.00% | |
| ✔ | Goodwill erosion / equity | 0.00% | 2.00% | |
| Price volatility, 5 year | 25.70% | — |
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- ✘Shares were repurchased while the value score was only 43 out of 100
- ✘Dividends were raised while earnings fell (dividend 11.01% per year, earnings -2.45% per year)
Analysts
not enough data| Status | Metric | Value | Reading | Neutral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst opinion score | N/A | 50 |
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Financial History
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Market Peers
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SEC Filings
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Company Name
Chemed Corporation
Currency
USD
Beta
0.506
Vol Avg
162449
Ceo
Mr. Kevin J. McNamara
Cik
0000019584
Cusip
Exchange
NYSE
Full Time Employees
15811
Industry
Medical Care Facilities
Sector
Healthcare
Ipo Date
Address
2600 First Financial Center
City
Cincinnati
State
OH
Country
United States
Zip
45202-4726
Phone
513 762 6690
Analysis Last Updated
15/10/2026, 01:08:52
Financial data compiled from SEC EDGAR filings and Yahoo Finance.