CHE Chemed PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Chemed stock stands at 25.98 as of Dec 24, 2024. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $20.01 and the stock price of $519.87 per share. A decrease of 16% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 30.9 of the last four quarters.
CHE PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Chemed has been 28.22. The current 25.98 P/E ratio is 8% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, CHE's PE ratio peaked in the Jun 2017 quarter at 49.52, with a price of $204.53 and an EPS of $4.13. The Dec 2014 quarter marked the lowest point at 18.25, with a price of $105.67 and an EPS of $5.79.
Chemed PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 64.61% in 2017
Maximum annual decrease: -44.36% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 32.29 | 5.76% |
| 2022 | 30.53 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 30.87 | 16.05% |
| 2020 | 26.6 | -16.61% |
| 2019 | 31.9 | 44.15% |
| 2018 | 22.13 | -44.36% |
| 2017 | 39.77 | 64.61% |
| 2016 | 24.16 | 5.46% |
| 2015 | 22.91 | 25.53% |
| 2014 | 18.25 | 1% |
CHE average PE ratio chart
CHE's current PE ratio is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
CHE PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer stocks RPM and BCPC, CHE's PE ratio is lower. Chemed is currently trading at a lower PE ratio (25.98) than its peers average of 34.79.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CHE Chemed Corp | 25.98 | $7.79B |
| RPM Rpm International Inc | 26.33 | $16.23B |
| AMED Amedisys Inc | 33.52 | $2.79B |
| SXT Sensient Technologies Corp | 34.97 | $3.11B |
| BCPC Balchem Corp | 44.34 | $5.43B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Chemed's PE ratio?
As of Dec 24, 2024, CHE stock has a price to earnings ratio of 25.98.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Chemed (CHE)?
As an average over the last 3 years, CHE stock has a PE ratio of 30.52.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Chemed (CHE)?
As an average over the last 5 years, CHE stock has a PE ratio of 29.08.
What is the highest PE ratio for CHE?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 49.52 in the Jun 2017 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for CHE compare to its historical average?
CHE's current price to earnings ratio is 8% below its 10-year historical average.
How is CHE's PE ratio calculated (Chemed PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Dec 24, 2024), Chemed's share price is $519.87. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $20.01. Therefore, Chemed's PE ratio for today is 25.98. PE RATIO(25.98) = STOCK PRICE($519.87) / TTM EPS($20.01)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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