Chemed Corporation (CHE)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Chemed Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Chemed Corporation (CHE) has returned -11.60% so far this year and -38.31% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CHE has returned 11.12% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 3, 1973, CHE's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.16%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.0 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 7.98%, beta of 0.62, and R² of 0.13 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 04, 1973.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (86.09%) than losses (79.78%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.62 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 5 for risk / return — in the bottom 5% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Chemed Corporation (CHE) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Chemed Corporation provided a 0.61% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.30 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 41.46%.

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.