CHE (Chemed) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $20.11 (As of Jun. 2026)

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CHE Chemed Corp CHE
87 GF Score
Price $535.04
GF Value $678.19
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Chemed Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Chemed CHE +0.03% 87 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $20.11 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHE with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $678.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Chemed's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $5.250. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $20.11 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Chemed's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 10.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 12.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 13.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 15.50% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Chemed was 31.10% per year. The lowest was -20.90% per year. And the median was 13.90% per year.

As of today (2026-08-21), Chemed's current stock price is $535.04. Chemed's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $20.11. Chemed's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 26.61.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Chemed was 63.44. The lowest was 19.18. And the median was 39.27.


Chemed  (NYSE:CHE) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Chemed's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=535.04/20.11
=26.61

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Chemed was 63.44. The lowest was 19.18. And the median was 39.27.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Chemed Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Chemed Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chemed's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Chemed Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Chemed Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.64 13.43 14.84 17.19 18.92

Chemed Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 18.15 18.48 18.92 19.84 20.11

CHE vs PACS, LFST, UHS: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Chemed's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Chemed Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Chemed's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chemed's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Chemed Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Chemed's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=5.25/333.9520*333.9520
=5.250

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Chemed Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201609 2.728 241.428 3.773
201612 -0.182 241.432 -0.252
201703 3.557 243.801 4.872
201706 0.776 244.955 1.058
201709 4.111 246.819 5.562
201712 -2.551 246.524 -3.456
201803 3.112 249.554 4.164
201806 2.654 251.989 3.517
201809 5.777 252.439 7.642
201812 2.405 251.233 3.197
201903 3.614 254.202 4.748
201906 1.269 256.143 1.654
201909 7.085 256.759 9.215
201912 3.038 256.974 3.948
202003 4.204 258.115 5.439
202006 10.758 257.797 13.936
202009 6.973 260.280 8.947
202012 4.329 260.474 5.550
202103 5.458 264.877 6.881
202106 0.585 271.696 0.719
202109 6.446 274.310 7.848
202112 3.184 278.802 3.814
202203 5.822 287.504 6.763
202206 2.887 296.311 3.254
202209 2.564 296.808 2.885
202212 5.443 296.797 6.124
202303 2.877 301.836 3.183
202306 7.617 305.109 8.337
202309 1.136 307.789 1.233
202312 6.340 306.746 6.902
202403 4.719 312.332 5.046
202406 4.357 314.175 4.631
202409 5.075 315.301 5.375
202412 10.154 315.605 10.744
202503 1.318 319.799 1.376
202506 8.352 322.561 8.647
202509 4.583 324.800 4.712
202512 8.378 324.054 8.634
202603 5.194 330.213 5.253
202606 5.250 333.952 5.250

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $20.11 mean?
Chemed (CHE) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $20.11 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Chemed and its competitors.
Is Chemed's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Chemed's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $20.11. Overall, Chemed has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chemed's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to PACS and LFST?
Chemed's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $20.11 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Chemed and its competitors. Chemed's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $20.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chemed stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemed (CHE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $678.19, compared to a current price of $535.04 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $20.11. Chemed's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chemed (CHE), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $20.11 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Chemed (CHE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemed stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $535.04 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $678.19. GuruFocus considers Chemed to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $20.11
  • GF Value™: $678.19 vs. price of $535.04 (21.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chemed Business Description

Other Exchanges CXM:Germany
Address 255 East Fifth Street, Suite 2600, Cincinnati, OH, USA, 45202-4726
Chemed Corp purchases, operates, and divests subsidiaries engaged in diverse business activities to maximize shareholder value. The company operates in the following segments: VITAS and Roto-Rooter. The VITAS segment generates the majority of the firm's revenue and provides hospice and palliative care services to patients with terminal illnesses through a network of physicians, registered nurses, home health aides, social workers, and volunteers. The Roto-Rooter segment provides plumbing, drain cleaning, water restoration, and related services to residential and commercial customers.
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