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Chemed NYSE:CHE Stock Report

Last Price

US$578.03

Market Cap

US$8.7b

7D

0.8%

1Y

15.3%

Updated

20 Aug, 2024

Data

Company Financials +

CHE Stock Overview

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
Valuation1/6
Future Growth1/6
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$578.03
52 Week HighUS$654.62
52 Week LowUS$492.84
Beta0.43
11 Month Change6.45%
3 Month Change3.57%
1 Year Change15.26%
33 Year Change24.31%
5 Year Change36.90%
Change since IPO5,009.66%

Recent News & Updates

Chemed Remains A Buy On Long-Term Economics

Aug 16

Recent updates

Chemed Remains A Buy On Long-Term Economics

Aug 16

Chemed Corporation's (NYSE:CHE) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon

Jul 19
Chemed Corporation's (NYSE:CHE) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon

Chemed: Growth Does Not Justify The Current Stock Price

May 20

Here's Why Chemed Corporation's (NYSE:CHE) CEO Compensation Is The Least Of Shareholders' Concerns

May 14
Here's Why Chemed Corporation's (NYSE:CHE) CEO Compensation Is The Least Of Shareholders' Concerns

Is Chemed Corporation (NYSE:CHE) Trading At A 50% Discount?

Apr 26
Is Chemed Corporation (NYSE:CHE) Trading At A 50% Discount?

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

Shareholder Returns

CHEUS HealthcareUS Market
7D0.8%1.6%3.1%
1Y15.3%12.4%25.4%

Return vs Industry: CHE exceeded the US Healthcare industry which returned 11.5% over the past year.

Return vs Market: CHE underperformed the US Market which returned 25.6% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is CHE's price volatile compared to industry and market?
CHE volatility
CHE Average Weekly Movement2.5%
Healthcare Industry Average Movement7.2%
Market Average Movement6.3%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market15.0%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.2%

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$8.66b
Earnings (TTM)US$300.92m
Revenue (TTM)US$2.34b

28.8x

P/E Ratio

3.7x

P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
CHE income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$2.34b
Cost of RevenueUS$1.50b
Gross ProfitUS$839.98m
Other ExpensesUS$539.06m
EarningsUS$300.92m

Last Reported Earnings

Jun 30, 2024

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)20.07
Gross Margin35.96%
Net Profit Margin12.88%
Debt/Equity Ratio0%

How did CHE perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

0.3%

Current Dividend Yield

8%

Payout Ratio