DAYFORCE INC (DAY.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:DAY - US15677J1088 - Common Stock
96.77 CAD
-0.06 (-0.06%)
Taking everything into account, DAY scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DAY was compared to 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: DAY reported negative net income in multiple years.
Of the past 5 years DAY 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
DAY has a worse Return On Assets (-1.73%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of DAY (-5.56%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.18%, DAY is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.73% | ||
| ROE | -5.56% | ||
| 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
DAY's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 7.38%, DAY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DAY has remained more or less at the same level.
DAY's Gross Margin of 49.77% is amongst the best of the industry. DAY outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
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 | 7.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 49.77% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y0.19%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-35.96%
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.
DAY has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
DAY has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
DAY has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
DAY has an Altman-Z score of 1.31. This is a bad value and indicates that DAY is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.31, DAY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
DAY has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.32. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as DAY would need 7.32 years to pay back of all of its debts.
DAY has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.32. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DAY outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23 indicates that DAY is not too dependend on debt financing.
DAY has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.23) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.31 |
ROIC/WACC0.26
WACC8.27%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.04 indicates that DAY should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
DAY has a Current ratio (1.04) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.04 indicates that DAY should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of DAY (1.04) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.89% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 34.49% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, DAY shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.73% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, DAY shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 16.39% on average per year.
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.
DAY is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.74% yearly.
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
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 31.94, which means the current valuation is very expensive for DAY.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DAY indicates a rather cheap valuation: DAY is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.89, DAY is valued a bit more expensive.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.13 indicates a quite expensive valuation of DAY.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DAY indicates a rather cheap valuation: DAY is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.59, DAY is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DAY is on the same level as its industry peers.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as DAY.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 65.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 32.9 |
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)1.54
PEG (5Y)0.93
EPS Next 2Y17.84%
EPS Next 3Y17.89%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for DAY!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:DAY (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
96.77
-0.06 (-0.06%)
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 Cap15.27B
Revenue(TTM)1.89B
Net Income(TTM)-149.80M
Analysts67.62
Price Target97.4 (0.65%)
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)-1.15%
PT rev (3m)-0.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.35%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.13 | ||
| P/S | 5.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 65.76 | ||
| P/OCF | 39.72 | ||
| P/B | 4.05 | ||
| P/tB | 60.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 32.9 |
EPS(TTM)3.03
EY3.13%
EPS(NY)3.85
Fwd EY3.98%
FCF(TTM)1.47
FCFY1.52%
OCF(TTM)2.44
OCFY2.52%
SpS16.8
BVpS23.92
TBVpS1.6
PEG (NY)1.54
PEG (5Y)0.93
Graham Number40.38
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.73% | ||
| ROE | -5.56% | ||
| ROCE | 4.14% | ||
| ROIC | 2.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.68% | ||
| ROICexgc | 31.67% | ||
| OM | 7.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 49.77% | ||
| FCFM | 8.76% |
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-2.73%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y10.24%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y0.19%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-35.96%
GM growth 3Y7.32%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.22
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.32 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.81 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 51.84% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.74% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.56% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.31 |
F-Score6
WACC8.27%
ROIC/WACC0.26
Cap/Depr(3y)81.59%
Cap/Depr(5y)88.48%
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 1Y13.3%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y16.61%
EBIT Next Year52.9%
EBIT Next 3Y27.85%
EBIT Next 5Y16.58%
FCF growth 1Y209.91%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y60.15%
OCF growth 3Y79.26%
OCF growth 5Y40.91%
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.