CHE · NYSE · STOCK
Chemed (CHE) Stock Analysis
$520.03
52W $365.21 – $557.00
66/100
$6.79B
26.1
0.51
Is CHE Bullish or Bearish?
Bullish.
Innellis AI committee rates Chemed Corp. (CHE) Buy with a composite score of 66/100
, based on 6 analysts with 67% agreement.
Last updated September 06, 2026.
What Would Change This View
- Upgrade to Strong Buy
- Requires a committee score of 75.0 — +8.50 from today. Applies on the first day at or above the line; upgrades are never dampened.
- Downgrade to Watch
- Requires the score to fall below 55.0 — -11.50 from today. The band boundary is 60.0, but a one-step downgrade must clear a further margin first. A score oscillating around the line should not change the rating every night.
Executive Summary
The primary driver is low leverage (debt-to-equity 0.01) -- balance sheet can absorb a shock. The main limiting factor is price-to-book of 6.2x prices in significant intangible value. The committee is constructive but not yet at full conviction.
Bull & Bear Case
Bull Case
- ROE of 29.4% shows genuine earnings power backing the valuation — Value
- Quarter-over-quarter growth rate is ACCELERATING, not just positive — Growth
- Weekly trend (sideways) confirms the daily trend -- multi-timeframe agreement — Technical
- Low leverage (debt-to-equity 0.01) -- balance sheet can absorb a shock — Risk
- VIX regime is low -- calm backdrop supports risk-taking — Macro
- News sentiment is positive (+0.20 across 5 articles, 14d) — News
Bear Case
- Price-to-book of 6.2x prices in significant intangible value — Value
- MACD histogram negative -- bearish momentum — Technical
Both cases are generated from quantitative data signals, not qualitative or
forward-looking judgement. They summarise what the numbers say today.
Price History (6M)
AI Investment Committee
Committee Consensus
As of September 06, 2026
Overall Committee Score
66/100
Agreement
67%
Analysts
6
Conviction
Moderate
Sector Rank
Top 16%
of 192 Healthcare peers
Value Analyst
neutral
59
/ 100 · High confidence
Fair value -- neither a bargain nor obviously overpriced
+ ROE of 29.4% shows genuine earnings power backing the valuation
− Price-to-book of 6.2x prices in significant intangible value
Growth Analyst
bullish
62
/ 100 · Moderate confidence
Strong, accelerating growth with consistent execution
+ Quarter-over-quarter growth rate is ACCELERATING, not just positive
Technical Analyst
neutral
54
/ 100 · High confidence
Mixed or range-bound price action
+ Weekly trend (sideways) confirms the daily trend -- multi-timeframe agreement
− MACD histogram negative -- bearish momentum
Risk Analyst
bullish
80
/ 100 · Low confidence
Risk profile is manageable -- leverage, volatility, and event exposure all look contained
+ Low leverage (debt-to-equity 0.01) -- balance sheet can absorb a shock
Macro Analyst
bullish
80
/ 100 · Low confidence
Macro backdrop is supportive of risk assets generally, and this name's beta works in its favor
+ VIX regime is low -- calm backdrop supports risk-taking
News Analyst
bullish
64
/ 100 · Low confidence
News flow and recent filings/analyst actions are net positive
+ News sentiment is positive (+0.20 across 5 articles, 14d)
Portfolio Manager
neutral
45
/ 100 · High confidence
Portfolio-level factors are mixed -- worth a deliberate sizing decision, not a default-size position
+ Portfolio position concentration is currently healthy
− Sector concentration is already high (HHI 2704.43)
Investment Thesis Evolution
Committee score moved marginally from 66.5 to 66.5.
Comparing 2026-09-05 to 2026-09-06 (1 day apart).
Technical Analysis
RSI (14)
40.2
Neutral
MACD Histogram
-3.608
Bearish Momentum
Trend Direction
Sideways
Weekly: Sideways
Market Structure
Hh Hl
Support
$516.50
Resistance
$524.43
Bollinger %B
0.20
Inside Bands
Price vs Moving Averages
EMA 9
$525.51
Below
EMA 21
$527.51
Below
EMA 50
$511.63
Above
EMA 200
$470.23
Above
Fundamental Analysis
Valuation
19
Growth
68
Profitability
70
Financial Health
55
Cash Flow
70
Valuation
P/E Ratio
26.1×
P/B Ratio
8.40×
PEG Ratio
17.66
Dividend Yield
0.48%
52W High
$557.00
52W Low
$365.21
Quality & Growth
ROE
2708.1%
ROA
1617.3%
Gross Margin
3044.2%
Operating Margin
1345.6%
Revenue Growth YoY
—
Debt / Equity
0.40
AI Fundamental Assessment
P/E ratio of 26.1 (moderate relative to a 15-40x range); Price-to-book of 8.4x; PEG ratio of 17.7 (under 1.0 suggests growth is undervalued relative to price); Return on equity of 27.1%; Return on assets of 16.2%; Net margin of 10.6%; Gross margin of 30.4%; Current ratio of 0.91 (tight short-term liquidity); Debt-to-equity of 0.40; Free cash flow per share is positive (24.11); Most recent quarter beat estimates by 7.1%; 2 consecutive earnings beats; EPS growth accelerating (-12.0% -> +7.3% QoQ); Average YoY EPS growth of 41.9%; Analyst estimates falling over recent quarters
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