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DAVITA INC (DVA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DVA - US23918K1088 - Common Stock

107.925 USD
-1.25 (-1.14%)
Last: 1/23/2026, 10:32:20 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, DVA scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DVA was compared to 102 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 may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • DVA had positive earnings in the past year.
  • DVA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • 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 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of DVA (4.40%) is better than 72.55% of its industry peers.
  • DVA's Return On Invested Capital of 10.88% is amongst the best of the industry. DVA outperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
  • DVA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.26%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.21%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (10.88%) for DVA is above the 3 year average (9.26%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.4%
ROE N/A
ROIC 10.88%
ROA(3y)4.27%
ROA(5y)4.62%
ROE(3y)305.73%
ROE(5y)220.5%
ROIC(3y)9.26%
ROIC(5y)9.4%
DVA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDVA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200 400 600

1.3 Margins

  • DVA has a better Profit Margin (5.80%) than 81.37% of its industry peers.
  • DVA's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • DVA has a Operating Margin of 14.57%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DVA outperforms 87.25% of its industry peers.
  • DVA's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of DVA (31.98%) is better than 61.76% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DVA has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.57%
PM (TTM) 5.8%
GM 31.98%
OM growth 3Y0.04%
OM growth 5Y-0.21%
PM growth 3Y-4.61%
PM growth 5Y0.51%
GM growth 3Y1.6%
GM growth 5Y1.53%
DVA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDVA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DVA is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, DVA has less shares outstanding
  • DVA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for DVA is higher compared to a year ago.
DVA Yearly Shares OutstandingDVA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.62, we must say that DVA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 1.62, DVA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.20% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DVA has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.93. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as DVA would need 7.93 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • DVA's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.93 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DVA outperforms 55.88% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 7.93
Altman-Z 1.62
ROIC/WACC1.32
WACC8.25%
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 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

  • DVA has a Current Ratio of 1.36. This is a normal value and indicates that DVA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.36, DVA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.96% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.32 indicates that DVA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • DVA's Quick ratio of 1.32 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DVA outperforms 52.94% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.36
Quick Ratio 1.32
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 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.94% over the past year.
  • DVA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.47% yearly.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.14% in the past year.
  • DVA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.39% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.94%
EPS 3Y1.41%
EPS 5Y11.47%
EPS Q2Q%-18.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.14%
Revenue growth 3Y3.32%
Revenue growth 5Y2.39%
Sales Q2Q%4.8%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, DVA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 14.39% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, DVA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.81% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.69%
EPS Next 2Y15.96%
EPS Next 3Y16.78%
EPS Next 5Y14.39%
Revenue Next Year5.89%
Revenue Next 2Y4.42%
Revenue Next 3Y4.2%
Revenue Next 5Y4.81%

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

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.69, which indicates a very decent valuation of DVA.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DVA indicates a rather cheap valuation: DVA is cheaper than 87.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, DVA is valued rather cheaply.
  • DVA is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.45.
  • 95.10% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DVA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.32. DVA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.69
Fwd PE 8.45
DVA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDVA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • DVA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DVA is cheaper than 87.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 96.08% 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 5.9
EV/EBITDA 6.5
DVA Per share dataDVA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 100 -100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The 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.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as DVA's earnings are expected to grow with 16.78% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.92
PEG (5Y)1.02
EPS Next 2Y15.96%
EPS Next 3Y16.78%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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 12.69% in the next year.