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DVA

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DaVita Inc. · Healthcare · United States · $13.9B · Avg Vol: $190M/d

96
StockRank
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Q
62
V
56
M
82
P/E (TTM)
22.2x
ROE
81.0%
D/E
12.6x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

DaVita is a high-quality business, but it operates in a highly regulated US-centric healthcare niche that lacks a compelling connection to the identified macro inflections. It is a 'fine' company, but lacks the asymmetric geopolitical or tech tailwinds required for a 15-position portfolio.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

DaVita Inc. is a leading global provider of kidney dialysis services, operating an extensive network of outpatient dialysis centers across the United States and internationally. The company benefits from its significant scale, robust clinical outcomes, and integrated care model designed to improve patient health and quality of life. DaVita's competitive moat is reinforced by its strong brand recognition, established relationships within the healthcare system, and a deeply embedded role in managing chronic kidney disease.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue11.6B12.1B12.8B13.6B5.5%13.8B14.1B14.6B3.5%
EPS6.037.6211.0210.0618.6%10.3313.8416.0726.4%
Shares90.4M88.8M80.5M68.5M-24.2%64.2M
Debt11.8B11.1B12.1B12.9B2.9%13.2B
Equity712.3M1.1B121.1M-651.1M-58.8%
Op CF1.6B2.1B2.0B1.9B6.4%2.0B
Inv CF-630.3M-771.8M-771.4M-654.9M
Fin CF-1.1B-1.2B-816.9M-1.4B
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PRICE (1Y)+17.7%
188200212224236May 27Jun 17Jul 9
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$229.48
RSI (14)
75.7
52W High
$239.64
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
62
ROIC
13.4%81.8
ROE
81.0%98.6
GP/Assets
25.7%58.5
Op. Margin
13.9%73.2
FCF/Assets
5.7%71.7
Piotroski
667.3
Int. Cover
3.3x46.1
D/E Ratio
12.61x0.6
Current Ratio
1.42x23.6
Value
56
P/E (TTM)
22.2x52.2
EV/EBITDA
10.4x66.0
P/FCF
13.9x71.7
P/B
-20.1x25.0
P/S
1.1x82.2
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
82
52W High %
96%91.9
RS 6M
91%96.2
SMA 50/200
1.34x95.4
EPS Rev 4W
+0.2%77.9
EPS Rev 12W
+21.9%69.4
EPS Improve
+67%61.2
Q Growth
21%62.9

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$13.9B
P/E (Forward)
13.3x
Gross Margin
32.5%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Healthcare, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of DVA are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
DVADaVita Inc.(you)$13.9B96STRONG BUY
THCTenet Healthcare Corporation$16.3B94STRONG BUY
EHCEncompass Health Corporation$10.1B87STRONG BUY
UHSUniversal Health Services, Inc.$8.8B88STRONG BUY
CHEChemed Corporation$6.1B89STRONG BUY
PACSPACS Group, Inc.$6.6B82STRONG BUY
NHCNational HealthCare Corporation$3.2B91STRONG BUY
GRDNGuardian Pharmacy Services, Inc.$2.7B91STRONG BUY
MDPediatrix Medical Group, Inc.$2.0B97STRONG BUY
CONConcentra Group Holdings Parent, Inc.$3.9B82STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE -21.7% · P/E 27.1x · Gross margin 44.5%

DaVita Inc. (DVA) — Stock Score Summary

DaVita Inc. (DVA) has a MoatMap StockRank of 96/100 based on Quality (62/100), Value (56/100), and Momentum (82/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. DaVita is a high-quality business, but it operates in a highly regulated US-centric healthcare niche that lacks a compelling connection to the identified macro inflections. It is a 'fine' company, but lacks the asymmetric geopolitical or tech tailwinds required for a 15-position portfolio.

DaVita Inc. is a leading global provider of kidney dialysis services, operating an extensive network of outpatient dialysis centers across the United States and internationally. The company benefits from its significant scale, robust clinical outcomes, and integrated care model designed to improve patient health and quality of life. DaVita's competitive moat is reinforced by its strong brand recognition, established relationships within the healthcare system, and a deeply embedded role in managing chronic kidney disease.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$229.48
Market Cap$13.9B
P/E (TTM)22.21
P/E (Forward)13.33
Price/Book-20.10
Return on Equity81.0%
Return on Invested Capital13.4%
Debt/Equity1261.33
Gross Margin32.5%
Operating Margin13.9%
Revenue Growth6.0%
Free Cash Flow$1000M

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DaVita Inc.’s (DVA) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for DaVita Inc. (DVA) is 96/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (62), Value (56), and Momentum (82) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does DaVita Inc. have an economic moat?
DaVita Inc. (DVA) has a Quality factor score of 62/100. 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 DaVita Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for DaVita Inc. (DVA) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 96/100. 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 DaVita Inc. in?
DaVita Inc. (DVA) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Medical Care Facilities industry (United States).