CHE:NYE-Chemed Corp (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Medical Care Facilities |

Last Closing

USD 522.62

Change

+2.75 (+0.53)%

Market Cap

USD 7.84B

Volume

0.09M

Analyst Target

USD 565.00
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About

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. The company was incorporated in 1970 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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ETFs Containing CHE

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Medical Care Facilities) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -10.63% 39% F 18% F
Dividend Return 0.22% 10% F 2% F
Total Return -10.40% 39% F 16% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -10.56% 39% F 18% F
Dividend Return 0.22% 10% F 2% F
Total Return -10.34% 39% F 16% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 19.13% 56% F 60% D-
Dividend Return 1.61% 13% F 5% F
Total Return 20.74% 61% D- 48% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 4.02% 30% F 47% F
Dividend Return 4.29% 30% F 41% F
Total Return 0.27% 20% F 9% A-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 12.39% 100% F 74% C
Risk Adjusted Return 34.59% 52% F 49% F
Market Capitalization 7.84B 76% C+ 83% B

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.