ADAPTHEALTH CORP (AHCO) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:AHCO - US00653Q1022 - Common Stock
9.635 USD
+0.53 (+5.76%)
Overall AHCO gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated AHCO against 100 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. There are concerns on the financial health of AHCO while its profitability can be described as average. AHCO scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year AHCO was profitable.
In the past year AHCO had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: AHCO reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years AHCO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.69%, AHCO is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.00% of the companies in the same industry.
AHCO has a better Return On Equity (4.83%) than 61.00% of its industry peers.
AHCO has a Return On Invested Capital (4.53%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AHCO is significantly below the industry average of 9.38%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.25%) for AHCO is below the current ROIC(4.53%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.69% | ||
| ROE | 4.83% | ||
| ROIC | 4.53% |
ROA(3y)-4%
ROA(5y)-3.64%
ROE(3y)-12.78%
ROE(5y)-15.4%
ROIC(3y)4.25%
ROIC(5y)3.76%
1.3 Margins
AHCO has a Profit Margin of 2.33%. This is in the better half of the industry: AHCO outperforms 63.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AHCO has declined.
AHCO has a Operating Margin of 7.82%. This is in the better half of the industry: AHCO outperforms 72.00% of its industry peers.
AHCO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
AHCO has a Gross Margin of 25.32%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AHCO outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
AHCO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.33% | ||
| GM | 25.32% |
OM growth 3Y1.95%
OM growth 5Y11.03%
PM growth 3Y-23.99%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.28%
GM growth 5Y4.45%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
AHCO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for AHCO has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, AHCO has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, AHCO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.04, we must say that AHCO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
AHCO has a Altman-Z score of 1.04. This is in the lower half of the industry: AHCO underperforms 69.00% of its industry peers.
AHCO has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.48. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as AHCO would need 9.48 years to pay back of all of its debts.
AHCO's Debt to FCF ratio of 9.48 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AHCO outperforms 46.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.27 is on the high side and indicates that AHCO has dependencies on debt financing.
AHCO has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.27. This is in the lower half of the industry: AHCO underperforms 64.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.04 |
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC8.05%
2.3 Liquidity
AHCO has a Current Ratio of 1.33. This is a normal value and indicates that AHCO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AHCO has a Current ratio (1.33) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.09 indicates that AHCO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.09, AHCO is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.09 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
AHCO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 119.39%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.23% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
AHCO shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -19.72%.
Measured over the past years, AHCO shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 43.84% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)119.39%
EPS 3Y10.23%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%6.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.72%
Revenue growth 3Y9.93%
Revenue growth 5Y43.84%
Sales Q2Q%1.79%
3.2 Future
AHCO is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 25.21% yearly.
AHCO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.27% yearly.
EPS Next Y36.57%
EPS Next 2Y37.29%
EPS Next 3Y30.76%
EPS Next 5Y25.21%
Revenue Next Year-0.24%
Revenue Next 2Y3.24%
Revenue Next 3Y5.33%
Revenue Next 5Y7.27%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 30.11 indicates a quite expensive valuation of AHCO.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as AHCO.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.07. AHCO is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.52, the valuation of AHCO can be described as reasonable.
95.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AHCO, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
AHCO is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.08, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AHCO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AHCO is valued cheaper than 94.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.99 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
AHCO's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of AHCO may justify a higher PE ratio.
AHCO's earnings are expected to grow with 30.75% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.82
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y37.29%
EPS Next 3Y30.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AHCO does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:AHCO (11/21/2025, 1:03:41 PM)
9.635
+0.53 (+5.76%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners93.9%
Inst Owner Change-0.75%
Ins Owners1.82%
Ins Owner Change2.03%
Market Cap1.30B
Revenue(TTM)3.26B
Net Income(TTM)75.81M
Analysts81.43
Price Target13.26 (37.62%)
Short Float %8.81%
Short Ratio9.86
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-123.07%
Min EPS beat(2)-210.83%
Max EPS beat(2)-35.31%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-384.03%
Min EPS beat(4)-1325.49%
Max EPS beat(4)35.5%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-358.04%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-235.24%
EPS beat(16)3
Avg EPS beat(16)-191.39%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.88%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.38%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.61%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.19%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.23%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.64%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.16%
PT rev (1m)-0.95%
PT rev (3m)0.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.51%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.52 | ||
| P/S | 0.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.29 | ||
| P/B | 0.83 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.99 |
EPS(TTM)0.32
EY3.32%
EPS(NY)1.13
Fwd EY11.74%
FCF(TTM)1.58
FCFY16.35%
OCF(TTM)4.21
OCFY43.65%
SpS24.06
BVpS11.61
TBVpS-8.94
PEG (NY)0.82
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number9.14
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.69% | ||
| ROE | 4.83% | ||
| ROCE | 6.5% | ||
| ROIC | 4.53% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.66% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.24% | ||
| OM | 7.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.33% | ||
| GM | 25.32% | ||
| FCFM | 6.55% |
ROA(3y)-4%
ROA(5y)-3.64%
ROE(3y)-12.78%
ROE(5y)-15.4%
ROIC(3y)4.25%
ROIC(5y)3.76%
ROICexc(3y)4.34%
ROICexc(5y)3.9%
ROICexgc(3y)17.05%
ROICexgc(5y)18.83%
ROCE(3y)6.1%
ROCE(5y)5.39%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.25%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-13.24%
ROICexc growth 3Y18.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.96%
OM growth 3Y1.95%
OM growth 5Y11.03%
PM growth 3Y-23.99%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.28%
GM growth 5Y4.45%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.73
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.48 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.16 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 94.9% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.41 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90.37% | ||
| Profit Quality | 281.18% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.04 |
F-Score7
WACC8.05%
ROIC/WACC0.56
Cap/Depr(3y)94.46%
Cap/Depr(5y)82.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)11.04%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.03%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)119.39%
EPS 3Y10.23%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%6.67%
EPS Next Y36.57%
EPS Next 2Y37.29%
EPS Next 3Y30.76%
EPS Next 5Y25.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.72%
Revenue growth 3Y9.93%
Revenue growth 5Y43.84%
Sales Q2Q%1.79%
Revenue Next Year-0.24%
Revenue Next 2Y3.24%
Revenue Next 3Y5.33%
Revenue Next 5Y7.27%
EBIT growth 1Y-29.64%
EBIT growth 3Y12.08%
EBIT growth 5Y59.71%
EBIT Next Year170.35%
EBIT Next 3Y49.37%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y594.38%
FCF growth 3Y48.23%
FCF growth 5Y43.24%
OCF growth 1Y34.71%
OCF growth 3Y25.26%
OCF growth 5Y55.08%
ADAPTHEALTH CORP / AHCO FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ADAPTHEALTH CORP (AHCO) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to AHCO.
Can you provide the valuation status for ADAPTHEALTH CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to ADAPTHEALTH CORP (AHCO). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is ADAPTHEALTH CORP (AHCO) stock?
ADAPTHEALTH CORP (AHCO) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for AHCO stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ADAPTHEALTH CORP (AHCO) is 30.11 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.83.