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The company is one of the leading providers of dialysis services in the United States. It operates more than 1,500 outpatient dialysis facilities and acute units in over 700 hospitals. DaVita is a publicly traded company that offers in-center nocturnal dialysis solutions. It serves nearly 117,500 patients in approximately 40 U.S. states. The company also provides a range of patient education services. DaVita develops, participates and donates in several community programs.
Just because Berkshire Hathaway is a major investor in DaVita Healthcare Partners doesn't mean you should automatically buy into it, but it's worth a look. With a recent P/E ratio of 24 and a forward-looking P/E of 19, it doesn't appear to be a bargain, as its five-year average P/E is 18.