DANA INC (DAN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DAN - US2358252052 - Common Stock
22.545 USD
+0.14 (+0.6%)
DAN gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 82 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. Both the profitability and financial health of DAN have multiple concerns. DAN has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
DAN had positive earnings in the past year.
DAN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years DAN reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
DAN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
DAN's Return On Assets of 0.68% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DAN is outperformed by 74.39% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 5.03%, DAN is not doing good in the industry: 63.41% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
DAN has a worse Return On Invested Capital (1.87%) than 78.05% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DAN is below the industry average of 8.52%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of DAN (0.69%) is worse than 70.73% of its industry peers.
DAN's Operating Margin of 1.66% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DAN is outperformed by 76.83% of its industry peers.
DAN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 6.95%, DAN is not doing good in the industry: 90.24% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DAN has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), DAN is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for DAN has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DAN has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for DAN is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.46, we must say that DAN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.46, DAN is not doing good in the industry: 81.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
DAN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 31.54. This is in the lower half of the industry: DAN underperforms 74.39% of its industry peers.
DAN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.92. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
DAN has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.92) than 90.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.92 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 31.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.46 |
ROIC/WACC0.22
WACC8.44%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.31 indicates that DAN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of DAN (1.31) is worse than 86.59% of its industry peers.
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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.96, DAN is not doing good in the industry: 80.49% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.31 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 171.93% over the past year.
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
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.59% on average over the past years.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, DAN will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 22.40% on average per year.
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 Y26.36%
EPS Next 2Y56.29%
EPS Next 3Y47.51%
EPS Next 5Y22.4%
Revenue Next Year-14.26%
Revenue Next 2Y-11.71%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.6%
Revenue Next 5Y-5.05%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
DAN is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.55.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DAN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.98% of the companies are valued more expensively.
DAN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.31.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.26, the valuation of DAN can be described as very reasonable.
62.20% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DAN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.56. DAN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.26 |
4.2 Price Multiples
DAN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
DAN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as DAN's earnings are expected to grow with 47.51% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y56.29%
EPS Next 3Y47.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DAN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.78%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
DAN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.29.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, DAN is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.78% |
5.2 History
The dividend of DAN decreases each year by -0.02%.
DAN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
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 2Y56.29%
EPS Next 3Y47.51%
NYSE:DAN (12/1/2025, 11:16:03 AM)
22.545
+0.14 (+0.6%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners103.41%
Inst Owner Change-10.58%
Ins Owners0.5%
Ins Owner Change23.87%
Market Cap2.63B
Revenue(TTM)7.97B
Net Income(TTM)55.00M
Analysts75.71
Price Target26.28 (16.57%)
Short Float %3.28%
Short Ratio2.24
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.78% |
Yearly Dividend0.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.02%
DP103.64%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
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)4.04%
PT rev (3m)8.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-15.84%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-29.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)-20.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-14.98%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.41%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.26 | ||
| P/S | 0.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.46 | ||
| P/B | 2.41 | ||
| P/tB | 2.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.58 |
EPS(TTM)1.55
EY6.88%
EPS(NY)2.2
Fwd EY9.75%
FCF(TTM)0.87
FCFY3.87%
OCF(TTM)3.49
OCFY15.49%
SpS68.2
BVpS9.35
TBVpS8.72
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number18.06
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.46 |
F-Score4
WACC8.44%
ROIC/WACC0.22
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 Y26.36%
EPS Next 2Y56.29%
EPS Next 3Y47.51%
EPS Next 5Y22.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23.7%
Revenue growth 3Y4.76%
Revenue growth 5Y3.59%
Sales Q2Q%-22.58%
Revenue Next Year-14.26%
Revenue Next 2Y-11.71%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.6%
Revenue Next 5Y-5.05%
EBIT growth 1Y-64.32%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.99%
EBIT growth 5Y-10.97%
EBIT Next Year69.94%
EBIT Next 3Y22.39%
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.
What is the valuation status of DANA INC (DAN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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 2 / 10.
What is the financial health of DANA INC (DAN) stock?
The financial health rating of DANA INC (DAN) is 0 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of DANA INC (DAN) stock?
The dividend rating of DANA INC (DAN) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 103.64%.