DaVita Inc. (DVA) — Free Cash Flow Yield
Healthcare
DaVita Inc. provides kidney dialysis services for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure in the United States. The company operates kidney dialysis centers and provides related lab services in outpatient dialysis centers. It also offers outpatient, hospital inpatient, and home-based hemodialysis dialysis services; operates clinical laboratories that provide routine laboratory tests for dialysis and other physician-prescribed laboratory tests for ESRD patients; and management and administrative services to outpatient dialysis centers. In addition, the company offers integrated care and disease management services to patients in risk-based and other integrated care arrangements; clinical research programs; physician services; and comprehensive kidney care services. Further, it engages in the transplant software business. The company was formerly known as DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. and changed its name to DaVita Inc. in September 2016. DaVita Inc. was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| FCF Yield | 11.4% |
| Healthcare Sector Avg FCF Yield | 4.9% |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $1.3B |
| Market Cap | $11.5B |
| P/E Ratio | 15.3x |
DaVita Inc.'s FCF yield of 11.4% is above the Healthcare sector average (4.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DaVita Inc.'s (DVA) free cash flow yield?
DaVita Inc.'s (DVA) free cash flow yield is 11.4%. That is above the Healthcare sector average (4.9%).
Is DVA's free cash flow yield good?
At 11.4%, DVA's free cash flow yield is considered excellent — yields above 10% are generally excellent, 7–10% good, 4–7% fair, and below 4% weak, though context varies by sector and growth stage.
How much free cash flow does DaVita Inc. generate?
DaVita Inc. generated $1.3B in free cash flow, against a market cap of $11.5B.
How is free cash flow yield calculated?
Free cash flow yield = (Free Cash Flow ÷ Market Capitalization) × 100%. Free cash flow equals operating cash flow minus capital expenditures.
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