Chemed Corporation (CHE)

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Chemed Corporation (CHE) is up 14.5% since the beginning of the year. At $489 per share, CHE is trading just below its 52-week high of $493. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CHE shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,045.

Chemed Corporation (CHE) has returned 14.49% so far this year and 6.81% over the past 12 months. Over the last decade, CHE has posted an annualized return of 13.78%, slightly higher than the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.41%.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 3, 1973, CHE's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.20%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Oct 1974 with a return of +66.7%, while the worst month was Sep 1974 at -53.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, CHE closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 19, 2003 with a return of +26.2%, while the worst single day was Sep 30, 1974 at -25.0%.

Chemed Corporation has an annualized alpha of 8.30%, beta of 0.61, and R2 of 0.13 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 03, 1973.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (86.35%) than losses (78.76%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.61 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.13 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.13 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

CHE ranks 50 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

Chemed Corporation provided a 0.49% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.40 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 25 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Chemed Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Chemed Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Chemed Corporation was 83.78%, occurring on Sep 30, 1974. Recovery took 1206 trading sessions.

The current Chemed Corporation drawdown is 24.18%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Chemed Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Chemed Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Medical Care Facilities industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.