DAYFORCE INC (DAY) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DAY - US15677J1088 - Common Stock
69.18 USD
-0.04 (-0.06%)
Taking everything into account, DAY scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DAY was compared to 86 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. Both the profitability and financial health of DAY have multiple concerns. DAY is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year DAY was profitable.
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 (-1.72%) is worse than 60.47% of its industry peers.
DAY has a Return On Equity of -5.55%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DAY underperforms 60.47% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.28%, DAY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.70% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.72% | ||
| ROE | -5.55% | ||
| ROIC | 3.28% |
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.
The Operating Margin of DAY (7.41%) is better than 62.79% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DAY has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 49.77%, DAY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.44% of the companies in the same industry.
DAY's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.41% | ||
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DAY is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for DAY has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DAY has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for DAY has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
DAY has an Altman-Z score of 1.32. 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 of 1.32. This is in the lower half of the industry: DAY underperforms 68.60% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DAY is 7.33, which is on the high side as it means it would take DAY, 7.33 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.33, DAY is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23 indicates that DAY is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.23, DAY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.32 |
ROIC/WACC0.4
WACC8.18%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.04 indicates that DAY should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of DAY (1.04) is worse than 74.42% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.04 indicates that DAY should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.04, DAY is doing worse than 74.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
DAY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 34.49% yearly.
DAY shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.73%.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, DAY will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.60% on average per year.
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 Y14.74%
EPS Next 2Y17.84%
EPS Next 3Y18.2%
EPS Next 5Y3.6%
Revenue Next Year11.09%
Revenue Next 2Y11.27%
Revenue Next 3Y11.4%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 32.03 indicates a quite expensive valuation of DAY.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as DAY.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.77, DAY is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 25.16, which means the current valuation is very expensive for DAY.
DAY's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
DAY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DAY is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 67.44% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as DAY.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 66.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 33.36 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates DAY does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as DAY's earnings are expected to grow with 18.20% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.17
PEG (5Y)0.93
EPS Next 2Y17.84%
EPS Next 3Y18.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for DAY!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NYSE:DAY (12/31/2025, 12:28:11 PM)
69.18
-0.04 (-0.06%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners91.97%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.3%
Ins Owner Change-2.1%
Market Cap11.07B
Revenue(TTM)1.89B
Net Income(TTM)-149.60M
Analysts66.67
Price Target69.28 (0.14%)
Short Float %6.57%
Short Ratio3.12
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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)-0.23%
PT rev (3m)-0.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.16 | ||
| P/S | 5.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 66.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 40.33 | ||
| P/B | 4.11 | ||
| P/tB | 61.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 33.36 |
EPS(TTM)2.16
EY3.12%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY3.97%
FCF(TTM)1.03
FCFY1.5%
OCF(TTM)1.72
OCFY2.48%
SpS11.83
BVpS16.84
TBVpS1.13
PEG (NY)2.17
PEG (5Y)0.93
Graham Number28.61
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.72% | ||
| ROE | -5.55% | ||
| ROCE | 4.16% | ||
| ROIC | 3.28% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.03% | ||
| ROICexgc | 47.72% | ||
| OM | 7.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 49.77% | ||
| FCFM | 8.75% |
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 | 7.33 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.81 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 52.01% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.75% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.52% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.32 |
F-Score6
WACC8.18%
ROIC/WACC0.4
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 Y14.74%
EPS Next 2Y17.84%
EPS Next 3Y18.2%
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 2Y11.27%
Revenue Next 3Y11.4%
Revenue Next 5Y9.74%
EBIT growth 1Y13.52%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y16.61%
EBIT Next Year52.79%
EBIT Next 3Y27.58%
EBIT Next 5Y16.58%
FCF growth 1Y209.53%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y60.15%
OCF growth 3Y79.26%
OCF growth 5Y40.91%
DAYFORCE INC / DAY FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for DAYFORCE INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to DAY.
What is the valuation status for DAY stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to DAYFORCE INC (DAY). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is DAYFORCE INC (DAY) stock?
DAYFORCE INC (DAY) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for DAY stock?
The financial health rating of DAYFORCE INC (DAY) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for DAY stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DAYFORCE INC (DAY) is expected to grow by 14.74% in the next year.