Chemed Corporation
NYSE•CHE
CEO: Mr. Kevin J. McNamara
Sector: Healthcare
Industry: Medical - Care Facilities
Listing Date: 1973-05-03
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.
Contact Information
255 East Fifth Street, Suite 2600, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-4726, United States
513-762-6690
Market Cap
$5.43B
P/E (TTM)
20.3
15.2
Dividend Yield
0.6%
52W High
$623.61
52W Low
$376.20
52W Range
Rank16Top 3.7%
6.5
F-Score
Modified Piotroski Analysis
Based on 10-year fundamentals
Strong • 6.5 / 9 points
Scoring Range (0-9)
8-9: Excellent Value
6-7: Strong Fundamentals
4-5: Average Quality
0-3: Weak Performance
Data Period: 2016-2025
Financial Dashboard
Q4 2025 Data
Revenue
$639.34M+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
EPS
$5.48+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
FCF
$117.19M+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
2025 Annual Earnings Highlights
Key Highlights
Consolidated Revenue Growth Consolidated service revenues reached $2.53B USD in 2025, marking a 4.1% increase over 2024 results.
VITAS Segment Revenue Up VITAS segment revenue increased 6.5% to $1.63B USD in 2025, driven by higher days-of-care volume.
Roto-Rooter Revenue Stable Roto-Rooter segment revenue remained flat at $900.0M USD for 2025, despite increased implicit price concessions.
Strong Liquidity Position Company maintains $404.5M USD in unused lines of credit available under the revolving credit facility.
Risk Factors
Medicare Payment Dependency Over 90% of VITAS revenue relies on Medicare/Medicaid; adverse regulatory changes could materially affect profitability.
Successful Cybersecurity Breach Experienced a successful PHI breach via third-party vendor in October 2025; ongoing threat mitigation is critical.
Profitability Impacted by Caps Increased Medicare Cap liability reduced VITAS net income by $18.7M, contributing to 12.2% net income decline.
Intense Market Competition Roto-Rooter faces intense competition; rising marketing costs challenge ability to maintain brand recognition.
Outlook
Debt Covenant Compliance Forecast Forecast compliance with all debt covenants through fiscal 2026, maintaining Leverage Ratio below 3.50 to 1.00.
VITAS Market Expansion Strategy VITAS growth strategy centers on successful identification and expansion into new and existing hospice markets.
Capital Allocation Review Management continually evaluates capital deployment including share repurchase, debt repayment, and increased dividends.
Monitoring New Accounting Rules Monitoring impact of ASU 2023-07 regarding segment expense disclosures, effective for fiscal periods beginning 2026.
Peer Comparison
Revenue (TTM)
$17.36B
$13.64B
$13.18B
Gross Margin (Latest Quarter)
67.7%
54.0%
47.8%
Key Metrics
Symbol | Market Cap | P/E (TTM) | ROE (TTM) | Debt to Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UHS | $11.90B | 8.0 | 21.0% | 34.5% |
| ENSG | $11.77B | 33.9 | 16.6% | 76.1% |
| DVA | $10.01B | 17.3 | -160.6% | 86.1% |
Long-Term Trends
Last 4 Quarters
Revenue
Net Income
Operating Cash Flow
4Q Revenue CAGR
-0.4%
Flat Growth
4Q Net Income CAGR
2.3%
Profitability Slowly Improving
Cash Flow Stability
100%
Strong Cash Flow
Deep Research
Next earnings:Apr 21, 2026
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