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DANA INC (DAN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DAN - US2358252052 - Common Stock

25.8 USD
-0.08 (-0.31%)
Last: 1/7/2026, 7:00:00 PM
25.8 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/7/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to DAN. DAN was compared to 42 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. Both the profitability and financial health of DAN have multiple concerns. DAN is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DAN was profitable.
In the past year DAN had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years DAN reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years DAN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
DAN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDAN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

DAN has a Return On Assets of 0.68%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DAN outperforms 47.62% of its industry peers.
DAN has a better Return On Equity (5.03%) than 69.05% of its industry peers.
DAN has a Return On Invested Capital (1.87%) which is in line with its industry peers.
DAN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.11%. This is below the industry average of 9.10%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.68%
ROE 5.03%
ROIC 1.87%
ROA(3y)-1.18%
ROA(5y)-0.27%
ROE(3y)-5.82%
ROE(5y)-1.8%
ROIC(3y)5.11%
ROIC(5y)4.79%
DAN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDAN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

1.3 Margins

DAN's Profit Margin of 0.69% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DAN outperforms 54.76% of its industry peers.
DAN has a Operating Margin (1.66%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DAN has declined.
DAN's Gross Margin of 6.95% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DAN is outperformed by 83.33% of its industry peers.
DAN's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.66%
PM (TTM) 0.69%
GM 6.95%
OM growth 3Y-6.44%
OM growth 5Y-14.06%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.08%
GM growth 5Y-8.28%
DAN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDAN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DAN is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DAN has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, DAN has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for DAN is higher compared to a year ago.
DAN Yearly Shares OutstandingDAN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M
DAN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDAN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

DAN has an Altman-Z score of 1.49. This is a bad value and indicates that DAN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of DAN (1.49) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
DAN has a debt to FCF ratio of 31.54. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as DAN would need 31.54 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 31.54, DAN is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.62% of the companies in the same industry.
DAN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.92. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.92, DAN is not doing good in the industry: 80.95% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.92
Debt/FCF 31.54
Altman-Z 1.49
ROIC/WACC0.2
WACC9.14%
DAN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDAN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

DAN has a Current Ratio of 1.31. This is a normal value and indicates that DAN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.31, DAN is not doing good in the industry: 73.81% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
DAN has a Quick Ratio of 1.31. This is a bad value and indicates that DAN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DAN's Quick ratio of 0.96 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DAN is outperformed by 61.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.31
Quick Ratio 0.96
DAN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDAN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

DAN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 171.93%, which is quite impressive.
DAN shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -21.71% yearly.
The Revenue for DAN has decreased by -23.70% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, DAN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.59% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)171.93%
EPS 3Y-18.46%
EPS 5Y-21.71%
EPS Q2Q%575%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23.7%
Revenue growth 3Y4.76%
Revenue growth 5Y3.59%
Sales Q2Q%-22.58%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 22.40% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, DAN will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -5.05% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-11.34%
EPS Next 2Y62.05%
EPS Next 3Y47.94%
EPS Next 5Y22.4%
Revenue Next Year-24.07%
Revenue Next 2Y-11.97%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.53%
Revenue Next 5Y-5.05%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
DAN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDAN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
DAN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDAN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.65, DAN is valued correctly.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as DAN.
DAN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.92, the valuation of DAN can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DAN is valued a bit cheaper than 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
DAN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.57.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.65
Fwd PE 10.92
DAN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDAN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as DAN.
DAN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 29.55
EV/EBITDA 10.39
DAN Per share dataDAN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as DAN's earnings are expected to grow with 47.94% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y62.05%
EPS Next 3Y47.94%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.68%, DAN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.66, DAN pays a better dividend. On top of this DAN pays more dividend than 80.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, DAN has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.68%

5.2 History

The dividend of DAN decreases each year by -0.02%.
DAN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
DAN has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.02%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
DAN Yearly Dividends per shareDAN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 0 0 0 0

5.3 Sustainability

103.64% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DAN. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP103.64%
EPS Next 2Y62.05%
EPS Next 3Y47.94%
DAN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDAN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M
DAN Dividend Payout.DAN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DAN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

DANA INC

NYSE:DAN (1/7/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

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25.8

-0.08 (-0.31%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-16 2026-02-16/amc
Inst Owners107.7%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.13%
Ins Owner Change23.95%
Market Cap3.01B
Revenue(TTM)7.97B
Net Income(TTM)55.00M
Analysts75.71
Price Target26.79 (3.84%)
Short Float %4.83%
Short Ratio2.78
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.68%
Yearly Dividend0.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.02%
DP103.64%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)61.41%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.99%
Max EPS beat(2)123.81%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)56.46%
Min EPS beat(4)-21.99%
Max EPS beat(4)125.02%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)20.63%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)34.72%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)17.76%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-14.62%
Min Revenue beat(2)-24.38%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.86%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-7.2%
Min Revenue beat(4)-24.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.34%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.95%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.26%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.29%
PT rev (1m)1.94%
PT rev (3m)9.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-37.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.89%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-10.19%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.65
Fwd PE 10.92
P/S 0.38
P/FCF 29.55
P/OCF 7.39
P/B 2.76
P/tB 2.96
EV/EBITDA 10.39
EPS(TTM)1.55
EY6.01%
EPS(NY)2.36
Fwd EY9.16%
FCF(TTM)0.87
FCFY3.38%
OCF(TTM)3.49
OCFY13.53%
SpS68.2
BVpS9.35
TBVpS8.72
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number18.06
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.68%
ROE 5.03%
ROCE 2.67%
ROIC 1.87%
ROICexc 2.02%
ROICexgc 2.05%
OM 1.66%
PM (TTM) 0.69%
GM 6.95%
FCFM 1.28%
ROA(3y)-1.18%
ROA(5y)-0.27%
ROE(3y)-5.82%
ROE(5y)-1.8%
ROIC(3y)5.11%
ROIC(5y)4.79%
ROICexc(3y)5.65%
ROICexc(5y)5.25%
ROICexgc(3y)6.23%
ROICexgc(5y)5.9%
ROCE(3y)6.51%
ROCE(5y)6.09%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.47%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-10.58%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.3%
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.33%
OM growth 3Y-6.44%
OM growth 5Y-14.06%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.08%
GM growth 5Y-8.28%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.98
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.92
Debt/FCF 31.54
Debt/EBITDA 6.39
Cap/Depr 83.15%
Cap/Sales 3.84%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 81.6%
Profit Quality 185.46%
Current Ratio 1.31
Quick Ratio 0.96
Altman-Z 1.49
F-Score4
WACC9.14%
ROIC/WACC0.2
Cap/Depr(3y)107.96%
Cap/Depr(5y)101.61%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.26%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.3%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)171.93%
EPS 3Y-18.46%
EPS 5Y-21.71%
EPS Q2Q%575%
EPS Next Y-11.34%
EPS Next 2Y62.05%
EPS Next 3Y47.94%
EPS Next 5Y22.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23.7%
Revenue growth 3Y4.76%
Revenue growth 5Y3.59%
Sales Q2Q%-22.58%
Revenue Next Year-24.07%
Revenue Next 2Y-11.97%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.53%
Revenue Next 5Y-5.05%
EBIT growth 1Y-64.32%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.99%
EBIT growth 5Y-10.97%
EBIT Next Year49.48%
EBIT Next 3Y23.04%
EBIT Next 5Y16.08%
FCF growth 1Y148.78%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-19.8%
OCF growth 1Y-24.44%
OCF growth 3Y41.75%
OCF growth 5Y-6.71%

DANA INC / DAN FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of DANA INC (DAN) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to DAN.


Can you provide the valuation status for DANA INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to DANA INC (DAN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of DAN stock?

DANA INC (DAN) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


How financially healthy is DANA INC?

The financial health rating of DANA INC (DAN) is 1 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for DAN stock?

The dividend rating of DANA INC (DAN) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 103.64%.