Chemed (FRA:CXM) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.16 (As of Jul. 12, 2026) — 21% Below Median


FRA:CXM Chemed Corp FRA:CXM
78 GF Score
Price €424.00
GF Value €572.53
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Chemed Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Chemed FRA:CXM +1.92% 78 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.16 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 3.98. GuruFocus rates FRA:CXM with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €572.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 359 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Chemed ranks worse than 80.22% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-12), Chemed's current share price is €424.00. Chemed's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €134.06. Chemed's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.16.

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

FRA:CXM' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.88   Med: 3.98   Max: 5.5
Current: 3.13

During the past years, Chemed's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 5.50. The lowest was 1.88. And the median was 3.98.

FRA:CXM's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
80.22% of 359 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.14 vs FRA:CXM: 3.13

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Chemed's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €41.545. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €134.06 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Chemed  (FRA:CXM) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Chemed Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Chemed Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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

Chemed Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Chemed Quarterly Data
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FRA:CXM vs PACS, LFST, CON: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

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

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

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


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Chemed Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=424.00/134.06
=3.16

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=41.545/330.2130*330.2130
=41.545

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Chemed Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 20.644 241.018 28.284
201609 21.125 241.428 28.894
201612 23.038 241.432 31.510
201703 22.587 243.801 30.593
201706 23.073 244.955 31.104
201709 21.002 246.819 28.098
201712 21.702 246.524 29.069
201803 21.091 249.554 27.908
201806 22.497 251.989 29.481
201809 22.695 252.439 29.687
201812 24.049 251.233 31.609
201903 24.744 254.202 32.143
201906 25.480 256.143 32.848
201909 26.360 256.759 33.901
201912 28.377 256.974 36.465
202003 28.263 258.115 36.158
202006 27.237 257.797 34.888
202009 27.394 260.280 34.754
202012 26.836 260.474 34.021
202103 27.160 264.877 33.859
202106 27.438 271.696 33.348
202109 28.902 274.310 34.792
202112 30.882 278.802 36.577
202203 31.710 287.504 36.421
202206 33.260 296.311 37.065
202209 35.350 296.808 39.329
202212 34.279 296.797 38.138
202303 34.625 301.836 37.880
202306 33.588 305.109 36.352
202309 34.800 307.789 37.335
202312 35.195 306.746 37.888
202403 35.341 312.332 37.364
202406 36.297 314.175 38.150
202409 36.008 315.301 37.711
202412 40.787 315.605 42.675
202503 40.533 319.799 41.853
202506 36.489 322.561 37.355
202509 36.950 324.800 37.566
202512 39.036 324.054 39.778
202603 41.545 330.213 41.545

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 3.16 mean?
Chemed (FRA:CXM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.16 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Chemed and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 3.98. Over the past decade, Chemed's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.88 to 5.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Chemed ranks #288 out of 359 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 80.2%.
Is Chemed's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Chemed's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.16 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 3.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.88 to a high of 5.50. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.14. Chemed's value of 3.16 is 177.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chemed ranks #288 out of 359 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chemed has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chemed's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to PACS and LFST?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Chemed ranks #288 out of 359 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Chemed in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.14. Chemed's value of 3.16 is 177.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Chemed's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.88 to 5.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.98 vs. the industry median of 1.14, 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 PS Ratio for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.14, based on 359 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Chemed's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.16 is 177.2% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue 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 PS Ratio is 1.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chemed's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.16, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 3.98. 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 (FRA:CXM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €572.53, compared to a current price of €424.00 — trading 25.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.16, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 3.98 and 177.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.14. Chemed's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chemed (FRA:CXM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.16 as of Jul. 12, 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 (FRA:CXM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemed stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €424.00 is trading 25.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €572.53. GuruFocus considers Chemed to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CXM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.16 (21% below median its 10-year median of 3.98)
  • GF Value™: €572.53 vs. price of €424.00 (25.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 177.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#288 of 359)

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


Chemed Business Description

Other Exchanges CHE:USA
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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