Chemed Corporation (CHE) — Stock Score Summary

Chemed Corporation (CHE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 78/100 based on Quality (72/100), Value (41/100), and Momentum (48/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Chemed operates VITAS (hospice care) and Roto-Rooter. It is an exceptionally high-quality business (Q-score of 72) with strong pricing power and defensive moats. However, it lacks a powerful macro tailwind or thematic velocity to justify a concentrated position over our 18-month horizon.

Chemed Corporation operates through two distinct segments: VITAS Healthcare, the largest hospice care provider in the US, and Roto-Rooter, a leading plumbing and drain cleaning service. This unique business model combines a dominant hospice care provider with a market-leading essential home services brand, generating diversified and stable cash flows. The company benefits from its leading position in the fragmented hospice market and the resilient demand for its home repair services.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$422.84
Market Cap$5.8B
P/E (TTM)23.87
P/E (Forward)16.25
Price/Book6.82
Return on Equity25.6%
Return on Invested Capital28.6%
Debt/Equity27.94
Gross Margin32.4%
Operating Margin12.9%
Revenue Growth1.6%
Dividend Yield0.6%
Free Cash Flow$348M

Chemed Corporation operates in the Medical Care Facilities industry, part of the Healthcare sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chemed Corporation’s (CHE) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Chemed Corporation (CHE) is 78/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (72), Value (41), and Momentum (48) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Chemed Corporation have an economic moat?
Chemed Corporation (CHE) has a Quality factor score of 72/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Chemed Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Chemed Corporation (CHE) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 78/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Chemed Corporation in?
Chemed Corporation (CHE) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Medical Care Facilities industry (United States).
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