DANA INC (DAN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:DAN • US2358252052
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This DAN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. DAN Profitability Analysis
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
- The Return On Assets of DAN (1.09%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- DAN's Return On Equity of 10.12% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DAN outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
- DAN has a Return On Invested Capital (3.20%) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.09% | ||
| ROE | 10.12% | ||
| ROIC | 3.2% |
ROA(3y)0.27%
ROA(5y)0.03%
ROE(3y)2.75%
ROE(5y)0.58%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- DAN's Profit Margin of 1.13% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DAN outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
- With a Operating Margin value of 2.76%, DAN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- DAN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- DAN has a Gross Margin of 8.03%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DAN underperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DAN has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.13% | ||
| GM | 8.03% |
OM growth 3Y0.04%
OM growth 5Y-2.36%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.23%
GM growth 5Y-1.69%
2. DAN Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), DAN is destroying value.
- DAN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for DAN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, DAN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- DAN has an Altman-Z score of 1.52. This is a bad value and indicates that DAN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.52, DAN is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of DAN is 10.78, which is on the high side as it means it would take DAN, 10.78 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 10.78, DAN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- DAN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.79. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- DAN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 3.79. This is amonst the worse of the industry: DAN underperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.79 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.52 |
ROIC/WACC0.36
WACC8.82%
2.3 Liquidity
- DAN has a Current Ratio of 1.17. This is a normal value and indicates that DAN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- DAN's Current ratio of 1.17 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DAN is outperformed by 83.33% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.86 indicates that DAN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- DAN has a Quick ratio of 0.86. This is in the lower half of the industry: DAN underperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.17 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. DAN Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 53.00% over the past year.
- DAN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 28.70% yearly.
- The Revenue for DAN has decreased by -27.07% in the past year. This is quite bad
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.09% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)53%
EPS 3Y53.6%
EPS 5Y28.7%
EPS Q2Q%-69.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-27.07%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.61%
Revenue growth 5Y1.09%
Sales Q2Q%-20.04%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 33.08% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.20% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y96.13%
EPS Next 2Y63.44%
EPS Next 3Y42%
EPS Next 5Y33.08%
Revenue Next Year1.03%
Revenue Next 2Y2.52%
Revenue Next 3Y3.49%
Revenue Next 5Y3.2%
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 stable.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. DAN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 26.52, the valuation of DAN can be described as expensive.
- DAN's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.18. DAN is around the same levels.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.55, DAN is valued correctly.
- DAN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- DAN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 37.96.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.55 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- DAN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DAN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- DAN's 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 42.00% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)0.92
EPS Next 2Y63.44%
EPS Next 3Y42%
5. DAN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- DAN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.33%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.64, DAN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, DAN is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.33% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of DAN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 32.24%!
- DAN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- DAN has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.24%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- DAN pays out 63.53% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of DAN is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP63.53%
EPS Next 2Y63.44%
EPS Next 3Y42%
DAN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
36.6
-0.09 (-0.25%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)02-18 2026-02-18/dmh
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29/bmo
Inst Owners105.23%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners1.48%
Ins Owner Change31.34%
Market Cap4.01B
Revenue(TTM)7.50B
Net Income(TTM)85.00M
Analysts75.71
Price Target38.05 (3.96%)
Short Float %3.61%
Short Ratio2.74
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.33% |
Yearly Dividend0.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.24%
DP63.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date02-27 2026-02-27 (0.12)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)22.38%
Min EPS beat(2)-79.06%
Max EPS beat(2)123.81%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)5.44%
Min EPS beat(4)-79.06%
Max EPS beat(4)123.81%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)15.72%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)39.66%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)19.07%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.77%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.69%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.88%
Min Revenue beat(4)-24.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.34%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.34%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.29%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.5%
PT rev (1m)3.57%
PT rev (3m)42.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)12.94%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)14.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.43%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.55 | ||
| P/S | 0.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.46 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.83 | ||
| P/B | 4.77 | ||
| P/tB | 5.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.9 |
EPS(TTM)1.38
EY3.77%
EPS(NY)2.7
Fwd EY7.38%
FCF(TTM)2.72
FCFY7.43%
OCF(TTM)4.67
OCFY12.77%
SpS68.46
BVpS7.67
TBVpS7.02
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)0.92
Graham Number15.43
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.09% | ||
| ROE | 10.12% | ||
| ROCE | 4.6% | ||
| ROIC | 3.2% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.52% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.57% | ||
| OM | 2.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.13% | ||
| GM | 8.03% | ||
| FCFM | 3.97% |
ROA(3y)0.27%
ROA(5y)0.03%
ROE(3y)2.75%
ROE(5y)0.58%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-12.56%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.13%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.9%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.32%
OM growth 3Y0.04%
OM growth 5Y-2.36%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.23%
GM growth 5Y-1.69%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.96
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.79 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.78 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.64 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 59.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.85% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.22 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90.78% | ||
| Profit Quality | 350.59% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.17 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.52 |
F-Score5
WACC8.82%
ROIC/WACC0.36
Cap/Depr(3y)90.14%
Cap/Depr(5y)95.74%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.56%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)53%
EPS 3Y53.6%
EPS 5Y28.7%
EPS Q2Q%-69.2%
EPS Next Y96.13%
EPS Next 2Y63.44%
EPS Next 3Y42%
EPS Next 5Y33.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-27.07%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.61%
Revenue growth 5Y1.09%
Sales Q2Q%-20.04%
Revenue Next Year1.03%
Revenue Next 2Y2.52%
Revenue Next 3Y3.49%
Revenue Next 5Y3.2%
EBIT growth 1Y-40.69%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.58%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.3%
EBIT Next Year228.36%
EBIT Next 3Y57.15%
EBIT Next 5Y35.07%
FCF growth 1Y325.71%
FCF growth 3Y12.55%
FCF growth 5Y37.79%
OCF growth 1Y13.78%
OCF growth 3Y-7.6%
OCF growth 5Y5.81%
DANA INC / DAN Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of DANA INC (DAN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to DAN.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to DANA INC (DAN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is DANA INC (DAN) stock?
DANA INC (DAN) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the financial health of DANA INC (DAN) stock?
The financial health rating of DANA INC (DAN) is 2 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for DAN stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DANA INC (DAN) is expected to grow by 96.13% in the next year.