Company / Operating Margin
Chemed Corp. Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
13.4%
FY2025
5-year range
13.4% / 16.1%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-11.3%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#40 of 143
Health Care
What the data says
At 13.4%, Chemed Corp.'s operating margin ranks #40 of 143 in the Health Care sector. Operating Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 6.8% in FY2017 to 18.7% in FY2020.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
13.4% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -5.4%.
Declined from 15.0% to 13.4% over the past 2 years.
Health Care sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -2.7pp
- 5-Year Change
- -5.4pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#40 of 143 in Health CareTop 28% of 143This company 13.4% Sector average -295.2%
▼
+104.5% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating margin decreased 11.3% year-over-year.
- Currently 308.6pp above the Health Care sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2020.
- Lowest operating margin in the period was in FY2017.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 4.70 (safe zone, above 2.9 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 13.4% | -11.3% |
| FY2024 | 15.1% | +0.2% |
| FY2023 | 15.0% | -6.5% |
| FY2022 | 16.1% | +0.3% |
| FY2021 | 16.0% | -14.4% |
| FY2020 | 18.7% | +41.1% |
| FY2019 | 13.3% | -2.9% |
| FY2018 | 13.7% | +101.6% |
| FY2017 | 6.8% | -40.2% |
| FY2016 | 11.3% | -5.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 29, 2026