Is CHEMED CORP (CHE) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 2.5% / 30% | 1.3% / 30% | 3.2% / 30% | 0.35% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| DJIM | 2.5% / 33% | 1.3% / 33% | 3.2% / 33% | 0.35% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| MSCI | 9.3% / 33% | 4.8% / 33% | 11.9% / 33% | 0.35% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| S&P | 2.5% / 33% | 1.3% / 33% | 3.2% / 33% | 0.35% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| FTSE | 9.3% / 33% | 4.8% / 33% | 11.9% / 50% | 0.35% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 32.5% | |
| Operating Margin | 16.6% | |
| Net Margin | 10.5% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 25.3% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 13.4% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $388M |
| Free Cash Flow | $325M |
| Total Debt | $144M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 14.7 |
| Current Ratio | 1.1 |
| Total Assets | $1.5B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $371.95 |
| 50-Day MA | $427.85 |
| 200-Day MA | $446.69 |
| Avg Volume | 208K |
| Beta | 0.5 |
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52-Week Range
$365.21
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About CHEMED CORP (CHE)
Chemed Corporation provides hospice and palliative care services to patients through a network of physicians, doctors, registered nurses, home health aides, social workers, clergy, and volunteers primarily in the United States. The company operates through two segments: VITAS and Roto-Rooter segments. The company offers plumbing, drain cleaning, excavation, water restoration, and other related services to residential and commercial customers through company-owned branches, independent contractors, and franchisees. The company also provides direct medical services to patients, as well as spiritual and emotional counseling to both patients and their families. Chemed Corporation was incorporated in 1970 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is CHEMED CORP (CHE) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), CHEMED CORP is Halal. The company passes all financial ratio thresholds for debt, cash, receivables, and impermissible income. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is CHEMED CORP's debt ratio?
CHEMED CORP's debt ratio is 2.5% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 9.3%.
Does CHEMED CORP require dividend purification?
Yes, CHEMED CORP has an impermissible income ratio of 0.35%, which means 0.35% of any dividends received should be donated to charity as purification. This is because a small portion of the company's revenue comes from non-Shariah-compliant sources.
What are CHEMED CORP's key financial metrics?
CHEMED CORP has a market capitalization of $5.2B, trailing P/E ratio of 20.1, and revenue of $2.5B. The company maintains a gross margin of 32.5% and a net margin of 10.5%. Return on equity stands at 25.3%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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