DAVITA INC (DVA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:DVA • US23918K1088

149.17 USD
-1.59 (-1.05%)
Last: Mar 9, 2026, 10:45 AM
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This DVA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall DVA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated DVA against 101 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. While DVA belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. DVA scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.


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1. DVA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • DVA had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year DVA had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years DVA has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years DVA had a positive operating cash flow.
DVA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDVA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

  • DVA has a better Return On Assets (4.27%) than 73.27% of its industry peers.
  • DVA has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.22%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DVA outperforms 83.17% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DVA is in line with the industry average of 9.04%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (10.38%) for DVA is below the current ROIC(11.22%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.27%
ROE N/A
ROIC 11.22%
ROA(3y)4.59%
ROA(5y)4.56%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)10.38%
ROIC(5y)9.62%
DVA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDVA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200 400 600

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 5.47%, DVA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DVA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 14.74%, DVA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.09% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DVA has remained more or less at the same level.
  • DVA has a better Gross Margin (32.25%) than 61.39% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DVA has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.74%
PM (TTM) 5.47%
GM 32.25%
OM growth 3Y9.25%
OM growth 5Y0.22%
PM growth 3Y4.31%
PM growth 5Y-3.96%
GM growth 3Y3.26%
GM growth 5Y0.9%
DVA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDVA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. DVA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DVA is still creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, DVA has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, DVA has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, DVA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
DVA Yearly Shares OutstandingDVA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
DVA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDVA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.53, we must say that DVA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • DVA's Altman-Z score of 1.53 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DVA outperforms 42.57% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of DVA is 7.84, which is on the high side as it means it would take DVA, 7.84 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 7.84, DVA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.51% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 7.84
Altman-Z 1.53
ROIC/WACC1.44
WACC7.79%
DVA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDVA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

  • DVA has a Current Ratio of 1.29. This is a normal value and indicates that DVA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • DVA has a Current ratio (1.29) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.24 indicates that DVA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of DVA (1.24) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.29
Quick Ratio 1.24
DVA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDVA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. DVA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • DVA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.37%, which is quite good.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, DVA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.46% on average per year.
  • DVA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.46%.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.39% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.37%
EPS 3Y22.66%
EPS 5Y7.46%
EPS Q2Q%51.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.46%
Revenue growth 3Y5.53%
Revenue growth 5Y3.39%
Sales Q2Q%9.87%

3.2 Future

  • DVA is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 20.56% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, DVA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.41% on average per year.
EPS Next Y36.12%
EPS Next 2Y26.52%
EPS Next 3Y22.72%
EPS Next 5Y20.56%
Revenue Next Year3.76%
Revenue Next 2Y3.4%
Revenue Next 3Y3.7%
Revenue Next 5Y5.41%

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 accelerating.
DVA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDVA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5B 10B 15B 20B
DVA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDVA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 10 20 30 40

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4. DVA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.36 indicates a correct valuation of DVA.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DVA is valued cheaper than 82.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.29. DVA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.55, the valuation of DVA can be described as very reasonable.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DVA indicates a rather cheap valuation: DVA is cheaper than 89.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DVA to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.60), we can say DVA is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.36
Fwd PE 10.55
DVA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDVA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DVA is valued cheaper than 84.16% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 88.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DVA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.6
EV/EBITDA 7.2
DVA Per share dataDVA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 100 -100 200

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • DVA'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 DVA may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • DVA's earnings are expected to grow with 22.72% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)1.92
EPS Next 2Y26.52%
EPS Next 3Y22.72%

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5. DVA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for DVA!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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DVA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

DAVITA INC

NYSE:DVA (3/9/2026, 10:45:07 AM)

149.17

-1.59 (-1.05%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)02-02
Earnings (Next)05-11
Inst Owners52.81%
Inst Owner Change0.26%
Ins Owners4.96%
Ins Owner Change-0.02%
Market Cap9.96B
Revenue(TTM)13.64B
Net Income(TTM)746.80M
Analysts67.14
Price Target154.54 (3.6%)
Short Float %18.8%
Short Ratio5.99
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-15.32%
Min EPS beat(2)-37.31%
Max EPS beat(2)6.68%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.2%
Min EPS beat(4)-37.31%
Max EPS beat(4)6.68%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.1%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)2.69%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.86%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.49%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.49%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.05%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.59%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.06%
PT rev (1m)8.99%
PT rev (3m)9.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.49%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.76%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.36
Fwd PE 10.55
P/S 0.73
P/FCF 7.6
P/OCF 5.28
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.2
EPS(TTM)10.39
EY6.97%
EPS(NY)14.14
Fwd EY9.48%
FCF(TTM)19.62
FCFY13.15%
OCF(TTM)28.24
OCFY18.93%
SpS204.24
BVpS-9.75
TBVpS-126.02
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)1.92
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.27%
ROE N/A
ROCE 14.02%
ROIC 11.22%
ROICexc 11.79%
ROICexgc 27.39%
OM 14.74%
PM (TTM) 5.47%
GM 32.25%
FCFM 9.61%
ROA(3y)4.59%
ROA(5y)4.56%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)10.38%
ROIC(5y)9.62%
ROICexc(3y)10.88%
ROICexc(5y)10.02%
ROICexgc(3y)24.5%
ROICexgc(5y)21.86%
ROCE(3y)12.97%
ROCE(5y)12.02%
ROICexgc growth 3Y20.64%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7.57%
ROICexc growth 3Y16.27%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.4%
OM growth 3Y9.25%
OM growth 5Y0.22%
PM growth 3Y4.31%
PM growth 5Y-3.96%
GM growth 3Y3.26%
GM growth 5Y0.9%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.78
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 7.84
Debt/EBITDA 3.73
Cap/Depr 80.5%
Cap/Sales 4.22%
Interest Coverage 3.9
Cash Conversion 69.2%
Profit Quality 175.5%
Current Ratio 1.29
Quick Ratio 1.24
Altman-Z 1.53
F-Score6
WACC7.79%
ROIC/WACC1.44
Cap/Depr(3y)77.81%
Cap/Depr(5y)82.01%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.41%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.79%
Profit Quality(3y)182.58%
Profit Quality(5y)170.25%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.37%
EPS 3Y22.66%
EPS 5Y7.46%
EPS Q2Q%51.79%
EPS Next Y36.12%
EPS Next 2Y26.52%
EPS Next 3Y22.72%
EPS Next 5Y20.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.46%
Revenue growth 3Y5.53%
Revenue growth 5Y3.39%
Sales Q2Q%9.87%
Revenue Next Year3.76%
Revenue Next 2Y3.4%
Revenue Next 3Y3.7%
Revenue Next 5Y5.41%
EBIT growth 1Y2.85%
EBIT growth 3Y15.29%
EBIT growth 5Y3.61%
EBIT Next Year39.73%
EBIT Next 3Y14.35%
EBIT Next 5Y12.19%
FCF growth 1Y-10.63%
FCF growth 3Y10.89%
FCF growth 5Y0.09%
OCF growth 1Y-6.7%
OCF growth 3Y6.44%
OCF growth 5Y-0.95%

DAVITA INC / DVA FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of DAVITA INC (DVA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to DVA.


What is the valuation status of DAVITA INC (DVA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to DAVITA INC (DVA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for DAVITA INC?

DAVITA INC (DVA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


How financially healthy is DAVITA INC?

The financial health rating of DAVITA INC (DVA) is 3 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for DAVITA INC (DVA) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DAVITA INC (DVA) is expected to grow by 36.12% in the next year.