DAYFORCE INC (DAY.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:DAY - US15677J1088 - Common Stock
96.42 CAD
-0.46 (-0.47%)
DAY gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 6 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. DAY may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. DAY has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
DAY had positive earnings in the past year.
DAY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years DAY reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years DAY 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of DAY (-1.73%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
DAY has a worse Return On Equity (-5.57%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.18%, DAY is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.73% | ||
| ROE | -5.57% | ||
| ROIC | 2.18% |
ROA(3y)-0.02%
ROA(5y)-0.23%
ROE(3y)-0.16%
ROE(5y)-0.81%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DAY has declined.
The Operating Margin of DAY (7.42%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
DAY's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 49.77%, DAY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DAY has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 49.77% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y0.22%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-36.03%
GM growth 3Y7.32%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
DAY has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DAY has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, DAY has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, DAY has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
DAY has an Altman-Z score of 1.30. This is a bad value and indicates that DAY is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
DAY has a Altman-Z score (1.30) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DAY has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.31. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as DAY would need 7.31 years to pay back of all of its debts.
DAY has a Debt to FCF ratio (7.31) which is in line with its industry peers.
DAY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
DAY's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.23 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DAY is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.31 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.3 |
ROIC/WACC0.26
WACC8.26%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.04 indicates that DAY should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
DAY's Current ratio of 1.04 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DAY outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.04 indicates that DAY should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
DAY has a Quick ratio of 1.04. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DAY outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DAY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.89%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, DAY shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 34.49% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, DAY shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.73% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 16.39% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.89%
EPS 3Y96.74%
EPS 5Y34.49%
EPS Q2Q%-21.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.73%
Revenue growth 3Y19.78%
Revenue growth 5Y16.39%
Sales Q2Q%9.45%
3.2 Future
DAY is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.60% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, DAY will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.74% on average per year.
EPS Next Y20.8%
EPS Next 2Y17.84%
EPS Next 3Y17.89%
EPS Next 5Y3.6%
Revenue Next Year11.09%
Revenue Next 2Y11.25%
Revenue Next 3Y11.56%
Revenue Next 5Y9.74%
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 decreasing.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 31.82, which means the current valuation is very expensive for DAY.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DAY is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.51, DAY is valued a bit more expensive.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.00, DAY can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DAY is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DAY to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.98), we can say DAY is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as DAY.
DAY's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 65.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 32.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
DAY's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as DAY's earnings are expected to grow with 17.89% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.53
PEG (5Y)0.92
EPS Next 2Y17.84%
EPS Next 3Y17.89%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DAY does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:DAY (11/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
96.42
-0.46 (-0.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners105.34%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.32%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap15.22B
Revenue(TTM)1.89B
Net Income(TTM)-150.00M
Analysts67.62
Price Target97.4 (1.02%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-8.62%
Min EPS beat(2)-33.02%
Max EPS beat(2)15.78%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.48%
Min EPS beat(4)-33.02%
Max EPS beat(4)30.69%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)14.08%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)19.31%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)34.19%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.96%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.51%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.2%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.96%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.21%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.27%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.69%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.86%
PT rev (1m)-0.22%
PT rev (3m)0.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.35%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25 | ||
| P/S | 5.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 65.34 | ||
| P/OCF | 39.44 | ||
| P/B | 4.03 | ||
| P/tB | 60.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 32.72 |
EPS(TTM)3.03
EY3.14%
EPS(NY)3.86
Fwd EY4%
FCF(TTM)1.48
FCFY1.53%
OCF(TTM)2.44
OCFY2.54%
SpS16.83
BVpS23.95
TBVpS1.59
PEG (NY)1.53
PEG (5Y)0.92
Graham Number40.41
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.73% | ||
| ROE | -5.57% | ||
| ROCE | 4.16% | ||
| ROIC | 2.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.68% | ||
| ROICexgc | 31.75% | ||
| OM | 7.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 49.77% | ||
| FCFM | 8.77% |
ROA(3y)-0.02%
ROA(5y)-0.23%
ROE(3y)-0.16%
ROE(5y)-0.81%
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 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.69%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y10.27%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y0.22%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-36.03%
GM growth 3Y7.32%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.22
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.31 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.81 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 52.15% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.76% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.71% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.3 |
F-Score6
WACC8.26%
ROIC/WACC0.26
Cap/Depr(3y)81.43%
Cap/Depr(5y)88.38%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.12%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.94%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.89%
EPS 3Y96.74%
EPS 5Y34.49%
EPS Q2Q%-21.28%
EPS Next Y20.8%
EPS Next 2Y17.84%
EPS Next 3Y17.89%
EPS Next 5Y3.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.73%
Revenue growth 3Y19.78%
Revenue growth 5Y16.39%
Sales Q2Q%9.45%
Revenue Next Year11.09%
Revenue Next 2Y11.25%
Revenue Next 3Y11.56%
Revenue Next 5Y9.74%
EBIT growth 1Y13.68%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y16.65%
EBIT Next Year52.9%
EBIT Next 3Y27.85%
EBIT Next 5Y16.58%
FCF growth 1Y210.28%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y60.44%
OCF growth 3Y79.24%
OCF growth 5Y40.9%
DAYFORCE INC / DAY.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for DAYFORCE INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to DAY.CA.
What is the valuation status for DAY stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to DAYFORCE INC (DAY.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is DAYFORCE INC (DAY.CA) stock?
DAYFORCE INC (DAY.CA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for DAY stock?
The financial health rating of DAYFORCE INC (DAY.CA) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for DAY stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DAYFORCE INC (DAY.CA) is expected to grow by 20.8% in the next year.