Resmed
RMD on NYSE. ResMed sells sleep apnea devices, ventilators, masks, and software to patients, clinics, and hospitals. Market value $32.1bn.
Price checks use the past 12 months to June 2026. Quality checks use five annual reports, the latest for the year to June 2026.
Should I look at this?
Worth a closer look
Why it could be worth it
What to watch out for
Nothing big in our quick check. See what could go wrong below.
This is not advice. Check the numbers below.
For every $100 of what the whole company costs, it produced $5.18 of spare cash in the past 12 months. A savings account pays about $4.
You pay 16.4 years of operating profit for the business. The average large US company costs around 18.
Each dollar kept in the business earns 20 cents a year. Above 10 is good.
Quality score: 100 of 100. Price score: 80 of 100. Our list needs 70 on quality and 60 on price.
$220.69 a share, 22% above its 1-year low
Over the past year the price has ranged from $180.27 to $284.87.
Dividend: 1.1% a year
Paid every year for at least 5 years
Prices from Tuesday’s close (6 October).
Five years of cash, in billions
| Revenue | |||||
| Revenue | $3.6bn | $4.2bn | $4.7bn | $5.1bn | $5.7bn |
| Operating margin | |||||
| Operating margin | 28.0% | 26.8% | 28.2% | 32.7% | 33.4% |
| Debt to equity | |||||
| Debt to equity | 0.23 | 0.35 | 0.15 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Shares outstanding | |||||
| Shares outstanding | 0.15bn | 0.15bn | 0.15bn | 0.15bn | 0.14bn |
Health checks
- Free cash flow positive5 of 5 years
- Accounting looks honest (Beneish)Nothing unusual
- Financial strength (Piotroski)8 of 9
- Profit backed by cash (accruals)Yes
- Debt0.10× equity
- Revenue growth, five yearsStrong, 12.1% a year
- Buying back its own sharesRoughly flat
The quarter to June 2026
How the business did, compared with the same quarter a year earlier.
- Sales: $1.5 billion last quarter, up 9% on a year ago.
- Profit: $383 million, up 1% on a year ago.
- It keeps 33 cents of each $1 of sales as operating profit, about the same as a year earlier.
- Spare cash over the past 12 months: $1.6 billion, down from $1.7 billion.
- It has $810 million more cash than debt, up from $541 million a year ago.
- Sales grew on a year ago in each of the last 4 quarters.
| Quarter to | Amount |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $1.2bn |
| December 2024 | $1.3bn |
| March 2025 | $1.3bn |
| June 2025 | $1.3bn |
| September 2025 | $1.3bn |
| December 2025 | $1.4bn |
| March 2026 | $1.4bn |
| June 2026 | $1.5bn |
| Quarter to | Amount |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $311m |
| December 2024 | $345m |
| March 2025 | $365m |
| June 2025 | $380m |
| September 2025 | $349m |
| December 2025 | $393m |
| March 2026 | $399m |
| June 2026 | $383m |
From the company's quarterly reports to the SEC.
Dates
- Next results (estimated)
- 29 October 2026
- Last annual report (10-K)
- 13 August 2026
- Next quarterly (estimated, 10-Q)
- 31 July 2026
Who owns it
3 long-term investors we follow own it, down from 4 last quarter. 885 funds in all.
| Fund | Value | Share of that fund | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giverny CapitalFrançois Rochon | $76m | 2.5% | Added |
| Mawer Investment ManagementMawer team | $17m | 0.1% | Added |
| Gotham Asset ManagementJoel Greenblatt | $16m | <0.1% | Cut |
Sold out this quarter
- GMOJeremy GranthamSold out
Largest holders overall
- BlackRock$2.4bn
- Vanguard Capital Management$1.8bn
- Vanguard Portfolio Management$1.5bn
- State Street$1.3bn
- Geode Capital Management$845m
- Bank of New York Mellon$818mCut
- First Trust Advisors LP$444mAdded
- Invesco$402mAdded
- Morgan Stanley$376mCut
- Northern Trust$331m
From 13F filings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.
Big holders and activists
3 investors own more than 5%.
- Vanguard Capital ManagementPassive investor8.2%Since 31 March 2026
- AustralianSuper Pty LtdPassive investor5.7%Since 30 June 2026
- Vanguard Portfolio ManagementPassive investor5.4%Since 31 March 2026
- The Vanguard GroupPassive investorSold down below 5%Since 13 March 2026
| Holder | Stake | Since | |
|---|---|---|---|
Vanguard Capital Management Passive investor | 8.2% | 31 March 2026 | |
AustralianSuper Pty Ltd Passive investor | 5.7% | 30 June 2026 | |
Vanguard Portfolio Management Passive investor | 5.4% | 31 March 2026 | |
The Vanguard Group Passive investor | Sold down below 5% | 13 March 2026 |
From Schedule 13D and 13G filings: anyone owning more than 5% must file one.
What insiders did
No insider bought shares on the open market in the last 12 months. 5 sold $23m, $23m of it under preset trading plans.
- Farrell Michael J.Chairman and CEO, DirectorSoldunder a preset trading plan
- Date
- 8 September 2026
- Shares
- 4,991
- Price
- $222.44
- Value
- $1m
- FARRELL PETER CDirectorSoldunder a preset trading plan
- Date
- 2 September 2026
- Shares
- 970
- Price
- $234.73
- Value
- $227,688
- Farrell Michael J.Chairman and CEO, DirectorSoldunder a preset trading plan
- Date
- 7 August 2026
- Shares
- 4,991
- Price
- $205.69
- Value
- $1m
- FARRELL PETER CDirectorSoldunder a preset trading plan
- Date
- 5 August 2026
- Shares
- 8,000
- Price
- $225.00
- Value
- $2m
- Farrell Michael J.Chairman and CEO, DirectorSoldunder a preset trading plan
- Date
- 7 July 2026
- Shares
- 4,991
- Price
- $218.55
- Value
- $1m
- Farrell Michael J.Chairman and CEO, DirectorSoldunder a preset trading plan
- Date
- 8 June 2026
- Shares
- 4,991
- Price
- $193.96
- Value
- $968,054
- Farrell Michael J.Chairman and CEO, DirectorSoldunder a preset trading plan
- Date
- 7 May 2026
- Shares
- 4,991
- Price
- $207.82
- Value
- $1m
- Farrell Michael J.Chairman and CEO, DirectorSoldunder a preset trading plan
- Date
- 7 April 2026
- Shares
- 4,991
- Price
- $225.50
- Value
- $1m
- Sandercock BrettChief Financial OfficerSoldunder a preset trading plan
- Date
- 1 April 2026
- Shares
- 1,000
- Price
- $224.31
- Value
- $224,310
- FARRELL PETER CDirectorSoldunder a preset trading plan
- Date
- 1 April 2026
- Shares
- 2,000
- Price
- $225.00
- Value
- $450,000
| Date | Who | Did | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 September 2026 | Farrell Michael J. Chairman and CEO, Director | Sold under a preset trading plan | 4,991 | $222.44 | $1m |
| 2 September 2026 | FARRELL PETER C Director | Sold under a preset trading plan | 970 | $234.73 | $227,688 |
| 7 August 2026 | Farrell Michael J. Chairman and CEO, Director | Sold under a preset trading plan | 4,991 | $205.69 | $1m |
| 5 August 2026 | FARRELL PETER C Director | Sold under a preset trading plan | 8,000 | $225.00 | $2m |
| 7 July 2026 | Farrell Michael J. Chairman and CEO, Director | Sold under a preset trading plan | 4,991 | $218.55 | $1m |
| 8 June 2026 | Farrell Michael J. Chairman and CEO, Director | Sold under a preset trading plan | 4,991 | $193.96 | $968,054 |
| 7 May 2026 | Farrell Michael J. Chairman and CEO, Director | Sold under a preset trading plan | 4,991 | $207.82 | $1m |
| 7 April 2026 | Farrell Michael J. Chairman and CEO, Director | Sold under a preset trading plan | 4,991 | $225.50 | $1m |
| 1 April 2026 | Sandercock Brett Chief Financial Officer | Sold under a preset trading plan | 1,000 | $224.31 | $224,310 |
| 1 April 2026 | FARRELL PETER C Director | Sold under a preset trading plan | 2,000 | $225.00 | $450,000 |
From Form 4 filings: insiders must report trades in their own company's shares within two days.
Warning signs in its filings
Problems the company itself reported to the SEC, in its own words.
None of the serious warning signs we check for were found. 1 thing worth knowing.
We look for five warning signs: doubt it can keep going, weak checks on its own accounts, a notice that its past accounts can't be relied on, a change of auditor, and one customer bringing in a big share of sales. We don't check lawsuits, investigations or debt yet.
We checked the auditor's report, internal controls, restatement notices, auditor changes and big customers in the 10-K filed 13 Aug 2026, plus 2 later 8-Ks.
Changed auditor
Worth knowingThe company changed its auditor (the firm that checks its books) in the last two years.
“On August 13, 2026, KPMG was dismissed, effective as of that date.”
From an 8-K filed 17 August 2026: Change of auditor. Read it in the filing
A 10-K is the yearly report every US company files with the SEC. An 8-K is a short notice of a big event.
What could go wrong
Cheap for a reason is the question the numbers cannot answer.
Whether the price already reflects the risks is what the deep dive is for.
What changed in the risks this year
Companies must list what could hurt them each year. These are the parts that changed since last year’s report.
We are increasingly dependent on information technology systems and infrastructure. Failed, substandard or delayed efforts to improve our IT System infrastructure may result in disruption to our business or materially
Could happenIn addition, expected strategic benefits from any planned or completed divestiture, including the separation of our MatrixCare business, may not be realized or may take longer to realize than expected, and there can be no assurance that disputes will not arise under transition service, or other agreements that have or may be executed as part of a divestiture. Challenges associated with executing these transactions may materially adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.
Read moreRisks Related to Non-Compliance with Laws, Regulations and Healthcare Industry Shifts
Could happenWith respect to our recent acquisition of Noctrix, we may realize reductions in both reimbursement rates and coverage for the restless legs syndrome device, due to Noctrix not yet having a national or local coverage determination. To the extent that any Medicare administrative contractor decides that the restless legs syndrome product is not medically necessary or has not met applicable coverage criteria, claims for products could be denied and overpayments could be assessed. Further, any future coverage determination could implement more restrictive coverage requirements, including potential noncoverage entirely. As a new product, we cannot predict how the Medicare Program and its contractors will view the Noctrix device and its efficacy in the treatment of restless legs syndrome. If more restrictive coverage is implemented, our Noctrix revenues could be reduced.
Read moreWe are increasingly dependent on information technology systems and infrastructure. Failed, substandard or delayed efforts to improve our IT System infrastructure may result in disruption to our business or materially
Could happenWe have expanded our marketing activities in some areas to target the population with a predisposition to sleep-disordered breathing as well as primary care physicians and various medical specialists. We cannot assure that these marketing efforts will be successful in increasing awareness or sales of our products and services. Additionally, as our business increasingly includes digital health solutions and patient-facing technologies, our ability to educate, engage and support patients throughout their therapy journey has become increasingly important. If we are unable to effectively engage patients through our digital platforms, educational initiatives or other programs, or if patients do not adopt or continue to use these offerings as intended, patient satisfaction, therapy adherence and demand for certain of our products and services could be adversely affected.
Read moreRisks Related to Non-Compliance with Laws, Regulations and Healthcare Industry Shifts
Could happen• the Federal Physician Self-Referral Law, or the Stark Law, 42 U.S.C. 1395nn, is a strict liability statute that prohibits a physician (or an immediate family member of a physician) who has a financial relationship with an entity from referring patients to that entity for certain designated health services, or DHS, payable by Medicare (and in some cases, Medicaid), unless an exception applies. The Stark Law also prohibits such an entity from presenting or causing to be presented a claim to Medicare for DHS provided pursuant to a prohibited referral, and requires the timely refund of collections related to any such prohibited claims. Accordingly, the Stark Law is a strict liability statute with which we must comply with respect to our Noctrix operations. While VirtuOx does not currently bill for any DHS and is therefore not subject to the Stark Law, Noctrix, as a DME supplier, is currently subject to the law. Therefore, we must ensure that Noctrix’s financial relationships with referring physicians meet applicable Stark Law exceptions. Violations of the Stark Law constitute overpayments that must be refunded to the Medicare Program. Noncompliance with the Stark Law may result in significant civil monetary penalties for each violation, plus up to three times the remuneration involved, plus potential exclusion from participation in Federal healthcare programs. Violations of the Stark Law can also form the basis for a False Claims Act action;
Read moreRisks Related to Our Business and Industry
Could happenWe are subject to new areas of direct healthcare oversight by federal government agencies due to our acquisitions of VirtuOx and Noctrix. In 2025, we acquired VirtuOx, a software-enabled independent diagnostic testing facility, or IDTF, and provider of technology solutions to facilitate in-home and remote testing services for sleep, respiratory, cardiac, and other health conditions across the U.S. Additionally, in June 2026, we acquired Noctrix, a DME supplier and manufacturer of a neurostimulation FDA-cleared device to treat restless legs syndrome. As a Medicare-enrolled IDTF, VirtuOx, and as a -32- PART I Item 1A
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The deep dive
Everything above is arithmetic on public filings. The deep dive reads the last ten years of annual reports, the proxy statements, and the earnings calls, then argues the case the way Buffett, Klarman, and Hohn would, and checks every claim against the source.
- What the business is worth, as a range, and the margin of safety at today’s price
- Prices to start buying, buy, and buy hard
- The three things that would make this a mistake
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