Chemed (FRA:CXM) FCF Margin %: 10.81% (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Below Median


FRA:CXM Chemed Corp FRA:CXM
71 GF Score
Price €390.00
GF Value €566.42
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Chemed FCF Margin %?

Chemed FRA:CXM +1.04% 71 FCF Margin % is 10.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 12.44. GuruFocus rates FRA:CXM with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €566.42 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 669 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Chemed ranks better than 84.9% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Chemed's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €62 Mil. Chemed's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €569 Mil. Therefore, Chemed's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.81%.

As of today, Chemed's current FCF Yield % is 6.27%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Chemed's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:CXM' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.89   Med: 12.44   Max: 20.7
Current: 14.85


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Chemed was 20.70%. The lowest was 5.89%. And the median was 12.44%.

FRA:CXM's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
84.9% of 669 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 3.39 vs FRA:CXM: 14.85


Chemed FCF Margin % Related Terms


Chemed FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chemed's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % Chart

Chemed Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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Chemed Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:CXM vs PACS, OPCH, CON: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Chemed's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Chemed's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chemed's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Chemed FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Chemed's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=277.957/2160.601
=12.86 %

Chemed's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=61.504/568.749
=10.81 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 10.81% mean?
Chemed (FRA:CXM) has a FCF Margin % of 10.81% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Chemed and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 12.44. Over the past decade, Chemed's FCF Margin % has ranged from 5.89 to 20.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Chemed ranks #101 out of 669 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 15.1%.
Is Chemed's FCF Margin % too high?
Chemed's current FCF Margin % of 10.81% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 12.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.89 to a high of 20.70. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median FCF Margin % is 3.39. Chemed's value of 10.81% is 218.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chemed ranks #101 out of 669 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chemed has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chemed's FCF Margin % compare to PACS and OPCH?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Chemed ranks #101 out of 669 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Chemed in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.39. Chemed's value of 10.81% is 218.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Chemed's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 5.89 to 20.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.44 vs. the industry median of 3.39, 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 FCF Margin % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 3.39, based on 669 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Chemed's current FCF Margin % of 10.81% is 218.9% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Chemed and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chemed's current FCF Margin % is 10.81%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 12.44. 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 Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €566.42, compared to a current price of €390.00 — trading 31.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 10.81%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 12.44 and 218.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 3.39. Chemed's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chemed (FRA:CXM), the current FCF Margin % is 10.81% as of Mar. 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 €390.00 is trading 31.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €566.42. GuruFocus considers Chemed to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CXM:

  • FCF Margin %: 10.81% (13% below median its 10-year median of 12.44)
  • GF Value™: €566.42 vs. price of €390.00 (31.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 218.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#101 of 669)

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

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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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