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Chemed NYSE:CHE Stock Report

Last Price

US$617.95

Market Cap

US$9.3b

7D

2.3%

1Y

10.2%

Updated

24 Apr, 2024

Data

Company Financials +

CHE Stock Overview

Chemed Corporation provides hospice and palliative care services to patients through a network of physicians, registered nurses, home health aides, social workers, clergy, and volunteers primarily in the United States.

CHE fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation2/6
Future Growth0/6
Past Performance6/6
Financial Health6/6
Dividends0/6

Chemed Corporation Competitors

Price History & Performance

Summary of all time highs, changes and price drops for Chemed
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$617.95
52 Week HighUS$654.62
52 Week LowUS$492.84
Beta0.42
1 Month Change-4.16%
3 Month Change4.05%
1 Year Change10.21%
3 Year Change30.69%
5 Year Change92.17%
Change since IPO5,362.54%

Recent News & Updates

Recent updates

Chemed Corporation (NYSE:CHE) Full-Year Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year

Mar 01
Chemed Corporation (NYSE:CHE) Full-Year Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year

The Price Is Right For Chemed Corporation (NYSE:CHE)

Dec 30
The Price Is Right For Chemed Corporation (NYSE:CHE)

Chemed: Continues To Compound Shareholder Value At Double-Digit Returns

Nov 30

Chemed (NYSE:CHE) Is Aiming To Keep Up Its Impressive Returns

Oct 26
Chemed (NYSE:CHE) Is Aiming To Keep Up Its Impressive Returns

Chemed - Showcasing Why It's So Reliable

Aug 26

Chemed: Still Bullish On Economic Characteristics, But Risks Shouldn't Be Overlooked

Aug 13

Is Chemed Corporation (NYSE:CHE) Worth US$521 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?

Aug 01
Is Chemed Corporation (NYSE:CHE) Worth US$521 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?

Capital Investments At Chemed (NYSE:CHE) Point To A Promising Future

Jul 14
Capital Investments At Chemed (NYSE:CHE) Point To A Promising Future

Chemed (NYSE:CHE) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet

Jun 07
Chemed (NYSE:CHE) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet

Chemed (NYSE:CHE) Is Aiming To Keep Up Its Impressive Returns

Apr 09
Chemed (NYSE:CHE) Is Aiming To Keep Up Its Impressive Returns

Chemed Q4 2022 Earnings Preview

Feb 22

Chemed Corporation: Long-Term Tailwinds, But Remains A Hold

Feb 14

Is Chemed (NYSE:CHE) Using Too Much Debt?

Jan 05
Is Chemed (NYSE:CHE) Using Too Much Debt?

Here's What Chemed's (NYSE:CHE) Strong Returns On Capital Mean

Dec 17
Here's What Chemed's (NYSE:CHE) Strong Returns On Capital Mean

Chemed declares $0.38 dividend

Nov 04

Chemed Q3 2022 Earnings Preview

Oct 28

Does Chemed (NYSE:CHE) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Oct 01
Does Chemed (NYSE:CHE) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Capital Investment Trends At Chemed (NYSE:CHE) Look Strong

Sep 16
Capital Investment Trends At Chemed (NYSE:CHE) Look Strong

Buy Chemed To Reduce Equity Beta And Stabilize Portfolio Returns

Aug 26

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Chemed Corporation (NYSE:CHE)

Aug 16
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Chemed Corporation (NYSE:CHE)

Chemed declares $0.38 dividend

Aug 05

Chemed Q2 results mixed, co increases top end of FY 2022 adj. EPS guidance range

Jul 27

Is Chemed (NYSE:CHE) A Risky Investment?

Jun 29
Is Chemed (NYSE:CHE) A Risky Investment?

Chemed announces a five-year $550M amended and restated senior secured credit facility

Jun 29

Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Chemed (NYSE:CHE)

Jun 14
Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Chemed (NYSE:CHE)

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Chemed Corporation (NYSE:CHE)

May 14
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Chemed Corporation (NYSE:CHE)

Is Chemed (NYSE:CHE) Using Too Much Debt?

Mar 25
Is Chemed (NYSE:CHE) Using Too Much Debt?

The Trend Of High Returns At Chemed (NYSE:CHE) Has Us Very Interested

Mar 04
The Trend Of High Returns At Chemed (NYSE:CHE) Has Us Very Interested

Shareholder Returns

CHEUS HealthcareUS Market
7D2.3%2.0%1.2%
1Y10.2%3.4%24.9%

Return vs Industry: CHE exceeded the US Healthcare industry which returned 3.6% over the past year.

Return vs Market: CHE underperformed the US Market which returned 24.7% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is CHE's price volatile compared to industry and market?
CHE volatility
CHE Average Weekly Movement2.7%
Healthcare Industry Average Movement7.2%
Market Average Movement6.0%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market16.6%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.0%

Stable Share Price: CHE has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months.

Volatility Over Time: CHE's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
197015,087Kevin McNamarawww.chemed.com

Chemed Corporation provides hospice and palliative care services to patients through a network of physicians, registered nurses, home health aides, social workers, clergy, and volunteers primarily in the United States. The company operates in VITAS and Roto-Rooter segments. It offers plumbing, drain cleaning, excavation, water restoration, and other related services to residential and commercial customers through company-owned branches, independent contractors, and franchisees.

Chemed Corporation Fundamentals Summary

How do Chemed's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
CHE fundamental statistics
Market capUS$9.33b
Earnings (TTM)US$272.51m
Revenue (TTM)US$2.26b

34.3x

P/E Ratio

4.1x

P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
CHE income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$2.26b
Cost of RevenueUS$1.47b
Gross ProfitUS$798.82m
Other ExpensesUS$526.31m
EarningsUS$272.51m

Last Reported Earnings

Dec 31, 2023

Next Earnings Date

Apr 25, 2024

Earnings per share (EPS)18.00
Gross Margin35.28%
Net Profit Margin12.03%
Debt/Equity Ratio0%

How did CHE perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

0.3%

Current Dividend Yield

9%

Payout Ratio
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