GURU.Markets stock price, segment price, and overall market index valuation
The company's share price Chemed Corporation
Chemed Corporation operates in two unique segments: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Rooter). Its stock price reflects stable demand in both non-cyclical industries: aging demographics and the perennial need for plumbing repairs.
Share prices of companies in the market segment - Care
Chemed operates in two segments: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Rooter). We classify it as part of the Care sector. The chart below shows the performance of these two unrelated, yet stable and non-cyclical businesses.
Broad Market Index - GURU.Markets
Chemed Corporation operates in two distinct segments: hospice care through its subsidiary VITAS and plumbing repair services through Roto-Rooter. This unique combination is part of the GURU.Markets index. The chart below compares its performance to the market.
Change in the price of a company, segment, and market as a whole per day
CHE - Daily change in the company's share price Chemed Corporation
The daily price change of Chemed Corporation (CHE), a provider of hospice (Vitas Healthcare) and sanitary services, reflects stability in the regulated medical sector and demand for services. CHE's volatility is moderate but sensitive to government payments and demographic trends. Change_Co is important for formulaic analysis of the protective qualities of medical services.
Daily change in the price of a set of shares in a market segment - Care
Chemed Corporation is a holding company with a unique set of businesses. This chart shows the average daily volatility of the services sector. Comparing it to CHE, which owns a hospice service and a sewer cleaning company, helps us understand its non-cyclical nature.
Daily change in the price of a broad market stock, index - GURU.Markets
Chemed is a unique company, owning two businesses: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Rooter). This combination provides diversification. The chart below shows overall market volatility, which is interesting to compare with Chemed's approach.
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole over 12 months
Annual dynamics of the company's market capitalization Chemed Corporation
Chemed is a unique company with two businesses: hospice (VITAS) and plumbing (Roto-Rooter). Its year-over-year growth reflects stable demand in both of these seemingly unrelated, yet fundamental, sectors.
Annual dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - Care
Chemed Corporation operates in two unique, non-cyclical businesses: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Rooter). This unusual combination provides it with stable cash flow. The chart below shows how its "defensive" model, based on unavoidable needs, contributes to its robust growth.
Annual dynamics of market capitalization of broad market stocks, index - GURU.Markets
Chemed is a unique combination of two businesses: hospice care (non-cyclical) and plumbing (cyclical). The company's stock performance reflects this balance. The chart shows how the stability of the healthcare sector smooths out the fluctuations typical of the consumer services market, creating a sustainable growth trajectory.
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole for the month
Monthly dynamics of the company's market capitalization Chemed Corporation
Chemed Corporation operates in two distinct businesses: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Rooter). The monthly fluctuations in the graph reflect demographic trends (an aging population for hospices) and the state of the home improvement market.
Monthly dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - Care
This chart reflects the dynamics of the healthcare sector. For Chemed, with its unique combination of hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Rooter), this is the backdrop. Its steady growth demonstrates the resilience of both models, one driven by demographics and the other by consistent demand.
Monthly dynamics of market capitalization of broad market stocks, index - GURU.Markets
Chemed is a unique holding company that owns two completely different businesses: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Rooter). The chart below shows general market fluctuations. How does this unusual combination of stable healthcare and cyclical household services compare to the market?
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole for the week
Weekly dynamics of the company's market capitalization Chemed Corporation
Chemed, which operates through subsidiaries in the hospice care and plumbing services sectors, has shown mixed performance. Weekly fluctuations reflect demographic trends, healthcare reforms, and the state of the home improvement market.
Weekly dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - Care
Chemed reflects the dynamics of two distinct sectors: hospice care and plumbing services. The former is driven by demographics and healthcare reforms, while the latter is driven by the housing market. The chart shows how this unique diversification allows Chemed to perform differently than the average for each of its individual segments.
Weekly dynamics of market capitalization of stocks of the broad market, index - GURU.Markets
Chemed, thanks to its unique combination of businesses (hospice and plumbing), can exhibit performance uncorrelated with the broader market. Demand for its services is weakly dependent on general economic cycles. The chart will help assess whether CHE is a good diversifier for a portfolio, living by its own rules.
Market capitalization of the company, segment and market as a whole
CHE - Market capitalization of the company Chemed Corporation
Chemed's chart tells the story of two seemingly unrelated businesses: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Rooter). Its market capitalization dynamics reveal how investors value this unique combination. Its growth reflects stable demand driven by demographics and the perennial need for repairs.
CHE - Share of the company's market capitalization Chemed Corporation within the market segment - Care
Chemed Corporation operates in two distinct niches: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Rooter). Its share of the market capitalization of its diversified segment reflects the success of both business lines. The chart below demonstrates the stability of its business, supported by demographic trends and consistent consumer demand.
Market capitalization of the market segment - Care
Chemed Corporation operates in two segments: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Rooter). The chart below evaluates the care services sector. Its dynamics reflect demographic trends of an aging population and the continued demand for home services.
Market capitalization of all companies included in a broad market index - GURU.Markets
Chemed Corporation operates in two seemingly unrelated sectors: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Rooter). The company's market capitalization reflects the stability and predictability of demand in both niches. Its share of the economy reflects the weight of businesses based on fundamental needs: end-of-life care and solving everyday problems.
Book value capitalization of the company, segment and market as a whole
CHE - Book value capitalization of the company Chemed Corporation
Chemed is built on a unique combination of assets. Its book value includes the largest hospice care network in the US (VITAS) and a leader in plumbing services (Roto-Rooter). These assets include physical offices, equipment, and vehicles. The chart below shows how the company manages these two seemingly distinct, yet stable, businesses.
CHE - Share of the company's book capitalization Chemed Corporation within the market segment - Care
Chemed, through its subsidiaries VITAS and Roto-Rooter, owns a network of hospices, offices, and a fleet of company vehicles. This distributed physical infrastructure forms the foundation of its services. The S_BCap_Seg chart shows the share of assets Chemed controls in the care and service sector.
Market segment balance sheet capitalization - Care
Below you can see the overall book value of the healthcare sector. Against this backdrop, Chemed appears to be a diversified but capital-intensive service provider. Its business (hospice care and drain cleaning) requires ownership of an extensive network of offices, equipment, and vehicles.
Book value of all companies included in the broad market index - GURU.Markets
Chemed Corporation is a unique holding company that owns two major businesses: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Rooter). Its assets include a network of hospices and a vast fleet of service vehicles. The BCap_All chart shows the entire economy, and Chemed occupies two completely different, yet very real, niches within it.
The ratio of market capitalization to book capitalization of a company, segment, and the market as a whole
Market capitalization to book capitalization ratio - Chemed Corporation
Chemed's balance sheet is the value of its two businesses: hospice (VITAS) and plumbing (Roto-Rooter). Market valuation reflects the stability and predictability of these seemingly unrelated businesses. The MvsBCap_Co chart shows the premium the market pays for a company operating at the intersection of demographics and household needs.
Market to book capitalization ratio in a market segment - Care
Chemed Corporation operates in two segments: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Rooter). The chart shows how the market values these seemingly unrelated, yet stable and profitable, businesses. Their relative positions reflect the premium they command in their respective niches.
Market to book capitalization ratio for the market as a whole
Chemed Corporation operates in two distinct segments: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing cleaning and repair services (Roto-Rooter). This unique combination of healthcare and home services provides a unique perspective on the market. This chart helps assess how the market perceives diversified holdings operating in stable but unrelated industries.
Debts of the company, segment and market as a whole
CHE - Company debts Chemed Corporation
Chemed Corporation's debt policy is unique due to its two distinct businesses: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Rooter). This chart shows moderate use of debt aimed at supporting operations and small acquisitions in the plumbing segment. The stability of both businesses allows the company to avoid aggressive borrowing.
Market segment debts - Care
Chemed Corporation operates in two distinct businesses: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing and sewer repair (Roto-Rooter). Managing such distinct businesses requires a unique approach to capital allocation. This chart shows how the company balances cash flow and debt across its segments.
Market debt in general
Debt to book value of the company, segment and market as a whole
The company's debt to book capitalization ratio Chemed Corporation
Chemed Corporation operates in two distinct businesses: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Rooter). This chart shows the financial structure of this unusual conglomerate. The debt level here reflects the overall corporate strategy of allocating capital between two segments that generate stable, yet unrelated, cash flows.
Market segment debt to market segment book capitalization - Care
Chemed Corporation operates in two distinct sectors: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Rooter). This chart shows general debt trends in the care sector. It allows one to assess how this unique, diversified structure influences the company's overall financial policy and how it manages debt in each of its distinct businesses.
Debt to book value of all companies in the market
Chemed Corporation, with its unique combination of hospice care and plumbing services. The chart reflects the overall market leverage. It helps assess the extent to which this diversified and relatively non-cyclical business model allows Chemed to pursue a financial policy independent of market sentiment, maintaining stability even during periods of general turbulence.
P/E of the company, segment and market as a whole
P/E - Chemed Corporation
This chart shows the valuation of Chemed Corporation, which operates in two distinct businesses: hospice care and Roto-Rooter plumbing services. The P/E reflects a combination of stable, demographically driven growth in the hospice business and the reliability of the Roto-Rooter brand. This unique combination provides the company with a stable valuation from investors.
P/E of the market segment - Care
This chart shows the average P/E for diversified companies in the service sector. For Chemed, with its unique combination of hospice care and plumbing services, this is an interesting, though not ideal, benchmark. It helps us understand the market premium placed on the stability and predictability of its unusual business model.
P/E of the market as a whole
Chemed Corporation operates in two distinct businesses: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing and sewer repair (Roto-Rooter). Both businesses are relatively resilient to economic downturns. This market valuation chart shows whether investors value this unique combination of non-cyclical businesses, which provides stability in all times.
Future P/E of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) P/E of the company Chemed Corporation
Chemed Corporation operates in two seemingly unrelated businesses: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing repair and maintenance (Roto-Rooter). Future revenue depends on demographic trends and consumer spending. This chart shows how the market perceives the stability and predictability of these two distinct, yet resilient, businesses.
Future (projected) P/E of the market segment - Care
Chemed Corporation operates in two seemingly unrelated sectors: hospice services (VITAS) and plumbing and sewer repair (Roto-Rooter). Both businesses generate stable cash flow. The chart shows sector expectations, allowing one to assess how the market views this unique combination of businesses serving demographics and household needs.
Future (projected) P/E of the market as a whole
Chemed Corporation operates in two seemingly unrelated sectors: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Rooter). Both services are relatively resilient to economic cycles. However, overall market sentiment, visible on the chart, influences the stock price. Investor optimism can support the company's valuation, recognizing the stability of its cash flows in any economic environment.
Profit of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company profit Chemed Corporation
Chemed Corporation operates in two distinct segments: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing and drainage services (Roto-Rooter). This chart illustrates how these two unrelated but stable businesses generate revenue. The aging demographic trend supports the hospice segment, while the constant need for repairs ensures the sustainability of the plumbing business.
Profit of companies in the market segment - Care
Chemed Corporation operates in two distinct sectors: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Rooter). This diversification ensures stability. This graph may reflect general trends in the service industry, where demographic trends (aging population) and everyday needs create stable, yet divergent, revenue streams.
Overall market profit
Chemed Corporation operates in two seemingly unrelated segments: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Rooter). Both businesses focus on basic needs and demonstrate resilience to economic cycles. It's an interesting example of a diversified company that maintains stable performance amid general market fluctuations.
Future (predicted) profit of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) profit of the company Chemed Corporation
Chemed Corporation operates in two segments: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing and sewer repair services (Roto-Rooter). Its profit forecast is dependent on demographic trends (aging population) and the state of the housing market. This chart shows analysts' expectations for demand stability in these seemingly unrelated, yet highly resilient, business areas.
Future (predicted) profit of companies in the market segment - Care
Chemed Corporation operates in two seemingly unrelated sectors: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Rooter). Both companies are leaders in their niches and generate stable cash flow. This chart shows profitability projections for the service sector, demonstrating how Chemed's diversified and recession-resistant model works in practice.
Future (predicted) profit of the market as a whole
Chemed is a unique company, comprised of two completely different businesses: VITAS hospice services and Roto-Rooter plumbing services. This graph, while reflecting general economic expectations, impacts them differently. Demand for plumbing is cyclical, while demand for hospice services is stable. This diversification makes Chemed resilient to fluctuations that can predict overall profit forecasts.
P/S of the company, segment and market as a whole
P/S - Chemed Corporation
Chemed Corporation operates in two seemingly unrelated verticals: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing cleaning and repair services (Roto-Rooter). Both generate stable, predictable revenue. The chart shows how investors value this unique conglomerate, which successfully operates in niches with consistent, non-cyclical demand.
P/S market segment - Care
Chemed Corporation operates in two distinct segments: hospice care through its subsidiary VITAS and plumbing and sewer repair and maintenance services through Roto-Rooter. This unique diversification ensures revenue stability. This chart provides an overview of how the market views Chemed's unusual yet successful business model.
P/S of the market as a whole
Chemed Corporation operates in two distinct segments: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Rooter). This is an unusual combination of businesses, one driven by demographics and the other by household needs. This chart shows the average market valuation of revenue, providing insight into how investors value such a diversified and atypical holding company.
Future P/S of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) P/S of the company Chemed Corporation
Chemed Corporation operates in two segments: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing and sewer repair and maintenance services (Roto-Rooter). This chart shows how investors estimate the future revenue of these two seemingly unrelated businesses. It reflects expectations for demographic trends in healthcare and the stability of demand for household services.
Future (projected) P/S of the market segment - Care
Chemed Corporation operates in two distinct industries: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Rooter). This chart shows how investors estimate the company's future earnings. It reflects market expectations regarding demographic trends (aging population) and the stability of demand for repair services.
Future (projected) P/S of the market as a whole
Future revenue forecasts in the economy reflect demographic trends, particularly an aging population. Chemed Corporation, through its subsidiaries VITAS (hospice care) and Roto-Rooter (plumbing services), serves basic and unavoidable needs. Stable demand for their services ensures predictable revenue, which contributes to the overall economic picture.
Sales of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company sales Chemed Corporation
Chemed Corporation has a unique business model, consisting of two distinct yet stable businesses. The company's revenue is the sum of VITAS, the largest hospice care provider in the US, and Roto-Rooter, a leader in plumbing services. This chart demonstrates the strength of diversification across two segments that are resilient to economic downturns.
Sales of companies in the market segment - Care
Chemed Corporation operates in two seemingly unrelated segments: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing and drain cleaning services (Roto-Rooter). This chart shows total revenue in the care sector. It reflects demographic trends of an aging population and the continued demand for basic household services, which ensures Chemed's stability.
Overall market sales
Chemed Corporation operates in two segments: hospice services (VITAS) and plumbing services and repairs (Roto-Rooter). The former is driven by demographics and healthcare costs, while the latter is driven by housing conditions and consumer spending. This graph of overall economic activity reflects household financial health, which impacts both of Chemed's business lines.
Future sales volume of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) sales of the company Chemed Corporation
Chemed Corporation operates in two distinct verticals: hospice care through its subsidiary VITAS and plumbing repair services through Roto-Rooter. The chart shows analysts' consolidated revenue forecasts, reflecting their expectations for both demographic trends in healthcare and consumer demand for home services.
Future (projected) sales of companies in the market segment - Care
Chemed Corporation operates in two segments: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Rooter). This diversification ensures stability. VITAS's success depends on demographics, while Roto-Rooter's depends on the state of the housing stock. This chart shows projected revenue for the entire healthcare sector, reflecting overall expectations for spending on medical and home services.
Future (projected) sales of the market as a whole
Chemed Corporation operates in two segments: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Rooter). The former is driven by demographics, while the latter is driven by housing conditions and consumer spending. This graph reflects economic health, which influences people's willingness to spend money on urgent repairs—a key driver of Roto-Rooter's business.
Marginality of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company marginality Chemed Corporation
Chemed Corporation operates in two distinct yet profitable niches: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Rooter). This metric reflects the financial performance of both businesses. It shows what percentage of revenue from its services the company successfully converts into net profit, demonstrating the strength of its brands and operational management.
Market segment marginality - Care
Chemed Corporation has a unique business model consisting of two distinct segments: hospice care services (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Rooter). This chart allows you to evaluate the overall operating efficiency of this unusual combination. It demonstrates how successfully the company manages its market-leading divisions compared to other service companies.
Market marginality as a whole
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Employees in the company, segment and market as a whole
Number of employees in the company Chemed Corporation
Chemed Corporation operates in two distinct yet profitable niches: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Rooter). This chart reflects the combined size of these businesses. The workforce dynamics demonstrate growth in the healthcare sector due to an aging population and stable demand for household services, unaffected by economic cycles.
Share of the company's employees Chemed Corporation within the market segment - Care
Chemed Corporation operates in two distinct sectors: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Rooter). This chart shows its combined employer footprint in the healthcare and home services sectors. It demonstrates how the company manages thousands of professionals in completely unrelated yet important fields.
Number of employees in the market segment - Care
Chemed Corporation operates in two distinct segments: hospice services (VITAS) and drain repair and cleaning (Roto-Rooter). This chart shows overall employment in the healthcare and home services sectors. It illustrates how the company operates in two stable markets, one driven by demographics and the other by the ongoing need for home maintenance.
Number of employees in the market as a whole
Chemed Corporation operates in two seemingly unrelated sectors: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Rooter). This chart shows how the company manages staff across these two distinct businesses. Growth in the hospice segment reflects demographic trends, while growth in Roto-Rooter reflects steady demand for home repair services.
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company, segment, and market as a whole
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company Chemed Corporation (CHE)
Chemed Corporation operates in two segments: hospice care and plumbing repair. Both businesses are service-based and require a large workforce (nurses and plumbers). This chart shows low capitalization per employee, as value is created primarily by labor, not capital or expensive assets.
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) in the market segment - Care
Chemed is an unusual holding company, owning two businesses: Roto-Rooter (plumbing services) and VITAS (palliative care/hospice). Both are "people-heavy" service businesses. This metric, compared to the sector average, helps assess how effectively the market perceives the company manages its workforce.
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the overall market
Chemed Corporation operates in two distinct verticals: hospice services (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Rooter). Both businesses require a large staff working directly with clients. This metric reflects the specific nature of service models, where value is created through scale, brand recognition, and the efficient management of thousands of field employees.
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the company, segment, and market as a whole
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company Chemed Corporation (CHE)
Chemed Corporation operates in two distinct segments: hospice services (VITAS) and plumbing services/repairs (Roto-Rooter). Both businesses are highly labor-intensive. This chart shows how effectively the company manages its staff (nurses in VITAS and plumbers in Roto-Rooter) to generate net profit from these service models.
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) in the market segment - Care
Chemed (CHE) is a holding company of two service businesses: hospice (VITAS) and plumbing/repair (Roto-Router). This chart shows the benchmark for Care (Services). This benchmark is a compromise. It averages out the labor-intensive, regulated (Medicare) hospice business and the franchised B2C business of Roto-Router.
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the market as a whole
Chemed (CHE) operates in two distinct segments: VITAS (hospice services, end-of-life care) and Roto-Rooter (plumbing services and drain cleaning). This graph, showing average profit per employee, helps assess how profitable these two service sectors—one in healthcare, the other in utilities—are per employee compared to the overall market.
Sales to employees of the company, segment and market as a whole
Sales per company employee Chemed Corporation (CHE)
For Chemed Corporation, which operates through subsidiaries in hospice care and plumbing services, this chart reflects the performance of these two distinct businesses. It shows how the company generates stable revenue while providing in-demand services to the public through its extensive network.
Sales per employee in the market segment - Care
Chemed Corporation operates in two segments: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Router). This is an unusual combination. This metric reflects the average revenue per employee by segment. It allows us to assess how productive the staff in these two very different service businesses is compared to competitors in their respective industries.
Sales per employee for the market as a whole
Chemed (CHE) operates in two distinct segments: hospice services (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Rooter). This metric is an average of two distinct businesses. For VITAS, it reflects the efficiency of caregiver management, while for Roto-Rooter, it reflects the productivity of plumbers. An increase in the overall metric indicates efficiency in both areas.
Short shares by company, segment and market as a whole
Shares shorted by company Chemed Corporation (CHE)
Chemed Corporation is an unusual conglomerate, owning two completely different businesses: Roto-Rooter (plumbing services) and VITAS (hospice care services). The VITAS segment is highly profitable but is under constant regulatory scrutiny. This chart reflects investor bets that government audits or changes to Medicare reimbursement will hurt Chemed's main source of profit.
Shares shorted by market segment - Care
Chemed (CHE) operates in two distinct segments: VITAS (hospice care services) and Roto-Rooter (plumbing and drain cleaning services). This chart summarizes short positions across the healthcare and home services sectors. It reflects investor concerns about regulatory pressure on the hospice business or slowing demand for home repair services.
Shares shorted by the overall market
Chemed Corporation is a story of contrasts against a backdrop of market pessimism. It owns VITAS hospices (a non-cyclical, vital business) and Roto-Rooter plumbing (dependent on consumer spending). As Short_All rises, investors are closely monitoring whether the hospice's stable cash flow will offset the expected decline in demand for household services due to recession fears.
RSI 14 indicator for a company, segment, and market as a whole
The company's RSI 14 indicator Chemed Corporation (CHE)
Chemed is a unique business. They own VITAS (the largest hospice provider) and Roto-Rooter (a drain cleaning company). This chart measures the strength of the trend. Both of their businesses are extremely defensive. A strong report showing growth in both segments (aging population and pipe failures) could trigger sustained demand, pushing this chart toward the 70 zone.
RSI 14 Market Segment - Care
Chemed Corporation operates in two seemingly unrelated sectors: it owns VITAS (the largest provider of hospice care) and Roto-Router (a plumbing service). This chart shows sentiment in the senior care and medical services sector. It helps understand how investors value this particular part of Chemed's (VITAS) business compared to other care companies.
RSI 14 for the overall market
Chemed (CHE) operates in two distinct segments: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Rooter). Both businesses are highly non-cyclical. This chart, reflecting peaks of market euphoria or panic, has little impact on Chemed's demand. The need for end-of-life care or repair of a burst pipe is unaffected by Wall Street sentiment. This makes CHE a classic defensive asset.
Analyst consensus forecast for the company's share price, the segment, and the market as a whole
Analyst consensus stock price forecast CHE (Chemed Corporation)
Chemed Corporation operates in two distinct segments: hospice care services (VITAS) and plumbing/sewer repair services (Roto-Rooter). It offers an unusual combination of stability and growth. The chart shows the average Wall Street price target. It reflects analysts' assessments of demographic trends (aging for VITAS) and demand for Roto-Rooter services.
The difference between the consensus estimate and the actual stock price CHE (Chemed Corporation)
Chemed is a holding company that owns two businesses: Roto-Rooter (plumbing and cleaning services) and VITAS (hospice care). This chart shows the difference between the consensus forecast and the price. It reflects analysts' confidence in the stability of demand in these two seemingly unrelated but defensible niches.
Analyst consensus forecast for stock prices by market segment - Care
Chemed is an unusual holding company with two distinct businesses: VITAS (one of the largest hospice operators in the US) and Roto-Rooter (plumbing and drain cleaning services). This chart shows analysts' overall expectations for the care sector. It reflects whether experts believe demand for hospice services will increase due to an aging population.
Analysts' consensus forecast for the overall market share price
Chemed Corporation is a unique business consisting of two parts: hospice (Roto-Rooter) and plumbing services (VITAS). Hospice is a stable business, but Roto-Rooter is cyclical. This graph of overall market sentiment is important. Optimism = growth in the real estate and renovation markets = more challenges for Roto-Rooter.
AKIMA index of the company, segment and market as a whole
AKiMA Company Index Chemed Corporation
Chemed Corporation operates in two seemingly unrelated but profitable niches: hospice care (VITAS) and plumbing services (Roto-Rooter). This chart is a composite assessment of these two businesses. It combines demographic trends (an aging population, driving VITAS) and stable, non-cyclical demand for emergency plumbing repairs (Roto-Rooter).
AKIMA Market Segment Index - Care
Chemed is a unique holding company of two non-cyclical businesses: VITAS (the largest hospice care provider in the US) and Roto-Rooter (a leader in plumbing services). This comprehensive index evaluates these companies. The chart shows the sector average. This benchmark: how does Chemed's unusual yet stable diversification differentiate it from the average competitor?
The AKIM Index for the overall market
Chemed is a unique holding company built on two pillars: VITAS (the largest hospice care operator in the US) and Roto-Rooter (plumbing). This chart, reflecting the market average, is just the background. It helps assess how this non-cyclical business, dependent on demographics and tariffs, stacks up against the backdrop of general macroeconomic fluctuations.