Chemed (MEX:CHE) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.60 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 34% Below Median

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MEX:CHE Chemed Corp MEX:CHE
87 GF Score
Price MXN9,083.33
GF Value MXN11,262.21
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What is Chemed Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Chemed MEX:CHE 87 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.60 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 11.54. GuruFocus rates MEX:CHE with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN11,262.21. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 356 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Chemed ranks worse than 91.85% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), Chemed's current share price is MXN9083.33. Chemed's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN1,195.53. Chemed's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 7.60.

The historical rank and industry rank for Chemed's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:CHE' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.55   Med: 11.54   Max: 16.58
Current: 8.8

During the past years, Chemed's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 16.58. The lowest was 5.55. And the median was 11.54.

MEX:CHE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
91.85% of 356 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.84 vs MEX:CHE: 8.80

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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Chemed's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN1,091.726. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is MXN1,195.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Chemed  (MEX:CHE) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Chemed Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Chemed Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chemed's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio Chart

Chemed Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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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 PB Ratio 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 8.63 7.75 7.33 6.29 7.60

MEX:CHE vs PACS, LFST, UHS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Chemed's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Chemed's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chemed's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


MEX:CHE
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Chemed Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Chemed's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=9083.33/1195.53
=7.60

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=1091.726/333.9520*333.9520
=1,091.726

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Chemed Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 580.639 241.428 803.161
201612 667.533 241.432 923.341
201703 586.160 243.801 802.906
201706 512.127 244.955 698.193
201709 542.987 246.819 734.674
201712 661.696 246.524 896.362
201803 577.879 249.554 773.315
201806 679.520 251.989 900.544
201809 663.709 252.439 878.022
201812 731.484 251.233 972.327
201903 715.572 254.202 940.066
201906 746.265 256.143 972.959
201909 829.166 256.759 1,078.450
201912 859.551 256.974 1,117.034
202003 1,009.769 258.115 1,306.450
202006 1,088.488 257.797 1,410.035
202009 1,109.823 260.280 1,423.957
202012 1,126.967 260.474 1,444.877
202103 1,190.427 264.877 1,500.868
202106 1,101.877 271.696 1,354.359
202109 1,041.415 274.310 1,267.845
202112 857.361 278.802 1,026.956
202203 886.876 287.504 1,030.156
202206 924.524 296.311 1,041.968
202209 975.876 296.808 1,098.002
202212 1,046.840 296.797 1,177.890
202303 1,056.122 301.836 1,168.496
202306 1,082.599 305.109 1,184.941
202309 1,182.975 307.789 1,283.531
202312 1,250.772 306.746 1,361.706
202403 1,302.147 312.332 1,392.283
202406 1,475.012 314.175 1,567.863
202409 1,624.000 315.301 1,720.064
202412 1,603.172 315.605 1,696.369
202503 1,652.657 319.799 1,725.797
202506 1,548.622 322.561 1,603.310
202509 1,399.879 324.800 1,439.324
202512 1,286.278 324.054 1,325.566
202603 1,151.998 330.213 1,165.042
202606 1,091.726 333.952 1,091.726

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.60 mean?
Chemed (MEX:CHE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.60 as of Jul. 30, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Chemed and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 11.54. Over the past decade, Chemed's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.55 to 16.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Chemed ranks #327 out of 356 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 91.9%.
Is Chemed's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Chemed's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.60 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 11.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.55 to a high of 16.58. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.84. Chemed's value of 7.60 is 313% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chemed ranks #327 out of 356 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chemed has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chemed's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PACS and LFST?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Chemed ranks #327 out of 356 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Chemed in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.84. Chemed's value of 7.60 is 313% above this benchmark. Historically, Chemed's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.55 to 16.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.54 vs. the industry median of 1.84, Chemed has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.84, based on 356 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Chemed's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.60 is 313% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Chemed and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chemed's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.60, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 11.54. 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?
Chemed (MEX:CHE) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.60. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN11,262.21, compared to a current price of MXN9,083.33 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.60, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 11.54 and 313% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.84. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chemed (MEX:CHE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.60 as of Jul. 30, 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 (MEX:CHE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemed stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN9,083.33 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN11,262.21.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CHE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.60 (34% below median its 10-year median of 11.54)
  • GF Value™: MXN11,262.21 vs. price of MXN9,083.33 (19.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 313% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#327 of 356)

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


Chemed Business Description

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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