DVA vs. PODD: DaVita vs. Insulet Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

How do DaVita (DVA) and Insulet (PODD) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

DaVita (DVA) and Insulet (PODD) both fall under the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group, but DVA is classified in Health Care Providers & Services while PODD is classified in Health Care Equipment & Supplies.

Company profile comparison for DaVita (DVA) and Insulet (PODD)
Profile Item	DVA	PODD
Name	DaVita Inc.	Insulet Corporation
Country/Region	United States	United States
GICS Sector	Health Care	Health Care
GICS Industry Group	Health Care Equipment & Services	Health Care Equipment & Services
GICS Industry	Health Care Providers & Services	Health Care Equipment & Supplies
GICS Sub-Industry	Health Care Services	Health Care Equipment
Market Capitalization	12.04 billion USD	10.16 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	NYSE	Nasdaq
Listing Date	October 31, 1995	May 15, 2007
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

DVA

PODD

GSPC

DaVita (DVA) vs. Insulet (PODD), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for DaVita (DVA) and Insulet (PODD). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for DaVita (DVA) and Insulet (PODD). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for DaVita (DVA) and Insulet (PODD)
Metric	DVA	PODD
Total Return (1Y)	51.64%	-53.25%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	30.54%	-0.74%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	11.92%	-14.02%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

DVA

PODD

GSPC

DaVita (DVA) vs. Insulet (PODD), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for DaVita (DVA) and Insulet (PODD). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for DaVita (DVA) and Insulet (PODD)
Metric	DVA	PODD
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	46.86%	46.33%
Beta (5Y)	0.85	1.04
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-46.98%	-63.02%
Avg. Volume (3M)	713.76K	1.58M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

DVA and PODD are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for DaVita (DVA) and Insulet (PODD)
Metric	DVA	PODD
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	1.01	-1.24
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	1.78	-1.51

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both companies show strong equity returns, but DaVita (DVA) at 96.79% is the standout with ROE above its industry range; Insulet (PODD) at 28.94% also sits in the top quartile.

DVA

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

96.79%

DVA: 96.79%
Max: 47.61%
Q3: 14.36%
Median: 5.45%
Q1: -10.67%
Min: -47.01%

PODD

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

28.94%

Max: 47.61%
PODD: 28.94%
Q3: 14.36%
Median: 5.45%
Q1: -10.67%
Min: -47.01%

DaVita (DVA) vs. Insulet (PODD): A comparison of their ROE against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Insulet (PODD) at 13.44% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of DaVita (DVA) at 6.49%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

DVA

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

6.49%

Max: 29.35%
Q3: 9.33%
DVA: 6.49%
Median: 2.18%
Q1: -6.29%
Min: -28.46%

PODD

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

13.44%

Max: 29.35%
PODD: 13.44%
Q3: 9.33%
Median: 2.18%
Q1: -6.29%
Min: -28.46%

DaVita (DVA) vs. Insulet (PODD): A comparison of their net margin against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Both DaVita (DVA) at 15.46% and Insulet (PODD) at 22.54% convert sales into operating profit at a top-quartile rate, pointing to tighter cost discipline before financing and tax.

DVA

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

15.46%

Max: 35.43%
DVA: 15.46%
Q3: 14.14%
Median: 6.81%
Q1: -0.28%
Min: -16.29%

PODD

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

22.54%

Max: 35.43%
PODD: 22.54%
Q3: 14.14%
Median: 6.81%
Q1: -0.28%
Min: -16.29%

DaVita (DVA) vs. Insulet (PODD): A comparison of their operating margin against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for DaVita (DVA) and Insulet (PODD)
Metric	DVA	PODD
ROE (TTM)	96.79%	28.94%
ROA (TTM)	7.59%	11.40%
Net Margin (TTM)	6.49%	13.44%
Operating Margin (TTM)	15.46%	22.54%
Gross Margin (TTM)	32.28%	71.88%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Insulet (PODD) at 30.73% sits in the top revenue growth quartile, while DaVita (DVA) at 6.46% is closer to the peer norm — faster top-line expansion for PODD.

DaVita (DVA) vs. Insulet (PODD): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

DaVita (DVA) at -8.29% is around its peer norm for EPS growth, while Insulet (PODD) at -39.79% drops into the bottom quartile, signaling weaker earnings momentum.

DaVita (DVA) vs. Insulet (PODD): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for DaVita (DVA) and Insulet (PODD)
Metric	DVA	PODD
Revenue Growth (YoY)	6.46%	30.73%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	5.53%	27.54%
EPS Growth (YoY)	-8.29%	-39.79%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	18.93%	267.70%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both DaVita (DVA) at 1.41 and Insulet (PODD) at 2.51 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

DVA

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

1.41

Max: 7.59
Q3: 4.00
Median: 1.98
DVA: 1.41
Q1: 1.37
Min: 0.30

PODD

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

2.51

Max: 7.59
Q3: 4.00
PODD: 2.51
Median: 1.98
Q1: 1.37
Min: 0.30

DaVita (DVA) vs. Insulet (PODD): A comparison of their current ratio against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Insulet (PODD) at 0.66 is near its industry mid-range for debt-to-equity ratio, while DaVita (DVA) at 11.90 sits above its benchmark range, pointing to a heavier debt load relative to equity.

DVA

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

11.90

DVA: 11.90
Max: 1.88
Q3: 0.91
Median: 0.58
Q1: 0.16
Min: 0.00

PODD

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

0.66

Max: 1.88
Q3: 0.91
PODD: 0.66
Median: 0.58
Q1: 0.16
Min: 0.00

DaVita (DVA) vs. Insulet (PODD): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for DaVita (DVA) and Insulet (PODD)
Metric	DVA	PODD
Current Ratio (MRQ)	1.41	2.51
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	11.90	0.66
Net Debt / EBITDA	4.51	0.65

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Neither DaVita (DVA) nor Insulet (PODD) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.

DVA

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

0.00%

DVA: 0.00%
Max: 0.00%
Q3: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

PODD

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

0.00%

PODD: 0.00%
Max: 0.00%
Q3: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

DaVita (DVA) vs. Insulet (PODD): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Neither DaVita (DVA) nor Insulet (PODD) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.

DVA

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

0.00%

DVA: 0.00%
Max: 0.00%
Q3: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

PODD

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

0.00%

PODD: 0.00%
Max: 0.00%
Q3: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

DaVita (DVA) vs. Insulet (PODD): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for DaVita (DVA) and Insulet (PODD)
Metric	DVA	PODD
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.00%	0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	0.00%	0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

DaVita (DVA) at 14.49 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while Insulet (PODD) at 23.94 is closer to its industry’s usual earnings multiple — a discount for DVA, though growth and earnings durability still matter.

DVA

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

14.49

Max: 80.41
Q3: 47.62
Median: 29.93
Q1: 21.19
DVA: 14.49
Min: 4.21

PODD

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

23.94

Max: 80.41
Q3: 47.62
Median: 29.93
PODD: 23.94
Q1: 21.19
Min: 4.21

DaVita (DVA) vs. Insulet (PODD): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

DaVita (DVA) at 0.85 sits in the cheaper P/S ratio quartile while Insulet (PODD) at 3.19 prices around its industry’s middle — DVA costs less per dollar of sales, though read it alongside growth and margins.

DVA

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

0.85

Max: 8.80
Q3: 4.32
Median: 2.13
Q1: 1.10
DVA: 0.85
Min: 0.03

PODD

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

3.19

Max: 8.80
Q3: 4.32
PODD: 3.19
Median: 2.13
Q1: 1.10
Min: 0.03

DaVita (DVA) vs. Insulet (PODD): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

DaVita (DVA) reports a negative P/B ratio of -20.52, meaning negative book equity — the multiple itself is not meaningful for valuation. Meanwhile Insulet (PODD) reports 6.44, ranking against industry peers normally.

DVA

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

-20.52

Max: 11.68
Q3: 6.12
Median: 3.00
Q1: 1.73
Min: -1.31
DVA: -20.52

PODD

Health Care Equipment & Services industry group

6.44

Max: 11.68
PODD: 6.44
Q3: 6.12
Median: 3.00
Q1: 1.73
Min: -1.31

DaVita (DVA) vs. Insulet (PODD): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Health Care Equipment & Services industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for DaVita (DVA) and Insulet (PODD)
Metric	DVA	PODD
P/E Ratio (TTM)	14.49	23.94
P/S Ratio (TTM)	0.85	3.19
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	-20.52	6.44
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	7.52%	1.12%