Analyzing Xcelerate (OTCMKTS:XCRT) & Chemed (NYSE:CHE)

Xcelerate (OTCMKTS:XCRT) and Chemed (NYSE:CHE) are both medical companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends, earnings and risk.

Profitability

This table compares Xcelerate and Chemed’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Xcelerate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Chemed	10.48%	25.66%	17.24%

Volatility & Risk

Xcelerate has a beta of 0.89, indicating that its share price is 11% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Chemed has a beta of 0.49, indicating that its share price is 51% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Xcelerate and Chemed, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Xcelerate	0	0	0	0	0.00
Chemed	2	2	2	0	2.00

Chemed has a consensus target price of $498.00, suggesting a potential upside of 33.08%. Given Chemed’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Chemed is more favorable than Xcelerate.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

95.9% of Chemed shares are held by institutional investors. 3.3% of Chemed shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Xcelerate and Chemed”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Xcelerate	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Chemed	$2.53 billion	2.16	$265.24 million	$18.37	20.37

Chemed has higher revenue and earnings than Xcelerate.

Summary

Chemed beats Xcelerate on 9 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Xcelerate

Xcelerate Inc. acquires engineering/patents and applies to early-stage medical technology companies. The company engages in the formulation, packaging and marketing of consumer health and beauty, and clinically tested skin care products; development of artificial intelligence and virtual health technology to assist patients; owning and licensing the rights to various forms of medical equipment. It also provides Ceramedx, a natural plant based therapeutic skin care product; Earth Science Beauty, which offers natural facial skincare targeted to specific skin types. The company was formerly known as Union Dental Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to Xcelerate Inc. Xcelerate Inc. was incorporated in 1996 is based in Mauldin, South Carolina.

About Chemed

Chemed Corporation provides hospice and palliative care services to patients through a network of physicians, registered nurses, home health aides, social workers, clergy, and volunteers primarily in the United States. The company operates in VITAS and Roto-Rooter segments. It 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 was incorporated in 1970 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.