CHEStock and Options Trade Setup — Chemed Corporation
NYSE · Healthcare (Hospice Care & Plumbing Services) · Low-liquidity options · Mid-large cap · ~$8B
Chemed is an unusual two-segment compounder where both businesses generate predictable, defensive cash flows that fund consistent buybacks and dividend growth. VITAS Hospice is positioned to benefit from demographic tailwinds (aging baby boomer cohort + earlier hospice referrals) and CMS-mandated reimbursement increases. Roto-Rooter generates resilient, ticket-priced revenue from emergency plumbing services that are largely recession-resistant (broken pipes happen regardless of macro). Management has been disciplined with capital — Chemed has bought back roughly 25% of shares outstanding over five years while raising the dividend consistently. The two-segment structure is occasionally criticised but the financial discipline and FCF profile compensates for the lack of strategic focus. Margins are stable and expanding modestly. Risk profile is low — beta is among the lowest in healthcare services. Options liquidity is light; medium-duration directional setups around earnings have been productive.
Score History & Signal Changelog
Preview dataThis page is updated every 72 hours with the latest Scan results. Each data point below represents one complete algorithmic snapshot in time.
Signal Breakdown
Today's Trade Card
Options Profile
Risks & Fundamentals
Every setup carries risk. Here's what could move CHE against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.
- 1.CMS hospice reimbursement rate increase below cost inflation
- 2.VITAS audit / billing-compliance issues triggering operational disruption
- 3.Roto-Rooter franchisee economics compressed by rising labour costs
CHE Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
Is CHE a good options trade today?+
Chemed Corporation (CHE) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 64/100, ranking it top 33% of today's scan. This composite score is built from four sub-signals — EMA cross, RSI zone, relative strength vs SPY, and volume surge — each scored 0–25. The current read is a bullish setup, so the algorithm is positioned bullish (calls / call debit spreads). A score above 65 typically warrants a trade card with stop and target; below that, the setup is on the watchlist but not actionable.
What is CHE's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+
CHE's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 61%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past CHE trade cards that hit their target price before stopping out. Win rate is most meaningful once a ticker has 10+ closed trades — individual ticker rates can be noisy at smaller samples. Our portfolio-wide win rate across all closed trades is the more stable benchmark.
What strike and expiry does Stoptions.ai suggest for CHE?+
The strike and expiry are shown on the trade card at the top of this page when the setup is active. Stoptions.ai algorithmically selects strikes targeting delta 0.35–0.45 and expirations 30–45 days out, adjusted for current implied volatility rank (IVR). When IVR is high, the system favors call debit spreads to limit vega risk; when IVR is low, single-leg long calls are preferred. The card includes the contract symbol, mid-price entry, stop, and target.
How often is the CHE setup updated?+
Every 72 hours we refresh CHE's Amora Edge Score and trade card. The underlying scan runs daily at 9:00 AM ET (pre-market) and 9:30 AM ET (post-open), so any new signal change is reflected within one trading session. If CHE drops below the entry threshold or the regime shifts (e.g., SPY enters a confirmed bear), the trade card is replaced with a "no setup" notice automatically.
What does the Amora Edge Score measure for CHE?+
The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to CHE: (1) EMA cross — is the 20-day above the 50-day with both trending up? (2) RSI zone — is momentum in the 50–70 sweet spot, or extended/weak? (3) Relative strength vs SPY — is CHE outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. CHE currently scores 64.
How does CHE compare to other Healthcare (Hospice Care & Plumbing Services) setups?+
CHE's sector rank and percentile against other Healthcare (Hospice Care & Plumbing Services) tickers we track is shown on the /tickers index — sortable by Amora Edge Score, win rate, or sector. For direct comparison, see the "Related Healthcare (Hospice Care & Plumbing Services) Options Setups" panel above. When multiple tickers in the same sector are scoring 80+, the algorithm flags the cluster as a sector rotation signal and may upweight position sizing.
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