DAYFORCE INC (DAY) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:DAY - US15677J1088 - Common Stock
69.05 USD
+0.64 (+0.94%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to DAY. DAY was compared to 82 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. Both the profitability and financial health of DAY have multiple concerns. While showing a medium growth rate, DAY is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year DAY was profitable.
In the past year DAY had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: DAY reported negative net income in multiple years.
DAY had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 0.58%, DAY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.46% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 1.81%, DAY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.46% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.04%, DAY is not doing good in the industry: 60.98% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.58% | ||
| ROE | 1.81% | ||
| ROIC | 3.04% |
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
The Profit Margin of DAY (2.65%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DAY has declined.
DAY's Operating Margin of 7.02% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DAY outperforms 58.54% 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 48.65%, DAY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.63% 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 | 7.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.65% | ||
| GM | 48.65% |
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.
DAY has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
DAY has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, DAY has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
DAY has an Altman-Z score of 1.36. This is a bad value and indicates that DAY is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
DAY's Altman-Z score of 1.36 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DAY is outperformed by 73.17% of its industry peers.
DAY has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.42. This is a neutral value as DAY would need 5.42 years to pay back of all of its debts.
DAY has a Debt to FCF ratio (5.42) 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 in line compared to the rest of the industry. DAY outperforms 58.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.36 |
ROIC/WACC0.37
WACC8.1%
2.3 Liquidity
DAY has a Current Ratio of 1.04. This is a normal value and indicates that DAY is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.04, DAY is doing worse than 71.95% of the companies in the same industry.
DAY has a Quick Ratio of 1.04. This is a normal value and indicates that DAY is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.04, DAY is not doing good in the industry: 71.95% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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 26.97%, which is quite impressive.
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 13.46% 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)26.97%
EPS 3Y96.74%
EPS 5Y34.49%
EPS Q2Q%27.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.46%
Revenue growth 3Y19.78%
Revenue growth 5Y16.39%
Sales Q2Q%9.78%
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.
DAY is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.69% yearly.
EPS Next Y23.81%
EPS Next 2Y17.94%
EPS Next 3Y18.3%
EPS Next 5Y3.6%
Revenue Next Year11.14%
Revenue Next 2Y11.35%
Revenue Next 3Y11.68%
Revenue Next 5Y9.69%
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 30.55, which means the current valuation is very expensive for DAY.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as DAY.
DAY's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.20.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 25.07, which means the current valuation is very expensive for DAY.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DAY is on the same level as its industry peers.
DAY is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.07 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DAY is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 68.29% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DAY is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.98% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 48.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 32.76 |
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 18.30% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)0.89
EPS Next 2Y17.94%
EPS Next 3Y18.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DAY does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:DAY (9/18/2025, 9:57:07 AM)
69.05
+0.64 (+0.94%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners112.51%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.31%
Ins Owner Change-0.23%
Market Cap10.90B
Analysts71.43
Price Target69.6 (0.8%)
Short Float %3.13%
Short Ratio2.01
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.13%
Min EPS beat(2)4.47%
Max EPS beat(2)15.78%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)14.92%
Min EPS beat(4)4.47%
Max EPS beat(4)30.69%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)21.19%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)27.08%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)36.85%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.51%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.87%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.06%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.71%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.53%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.96%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.94%
PT rev (1m)-1.05%
PT rev (3m)-0.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.88%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.51%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.56%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.07 | ||
| P/S | 5.88 | ||
| P/FCF | 48.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 32.52 | ||
| P/B | 4.03 | ||
| P/tB | 61.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 32.76 |
EPS(TTM)2.26
EY3.27%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY3.99%
FCF(TTM)1.42
FCFY2.06%
OCF(TTM)2.12
OCFY3.08%
SpS11.73
BVpS17.12
TBVpS1.12
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)0.89
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.58% | ||
| ROE | 1.81% | ||
| ROCE | 3.84% | ||
| ROIC | 3.04% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.72% | ||
| ROICexgc | 44.19% | ||
| OM | 7.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.65% | ||
| GM | 48.65% | ||
| FCFM | 12.11% |
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.22
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.42 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.82 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 50.99% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.99% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 96.43% | ||
| Profit Quality | 457.55% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.36 |
F-Score8
WACC8.1%
ROIC/WACC0.37
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)26.97%
EPS 3Y96.74%
EPS 5Y34.49%
EPS Q2Q%27.08%
EPS Next Y23.81%
EPS Next 2Y17.94%
EPS Next 3Y18.3%
EPS Next 5Y3.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.46%
Revenue growth 3Y19.78%
Revenue growth 5Y16.39%
Sales Q2Q%9.78%
Revenue Next Year11.14%
Revenue Next 2Y11.35%
Revenue Next 3Y11.68%
Revenue Next 5Y9.69%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.69%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y16.61%
EBIT Next Year52.33%
EBIT Next 3Y28.95%
EBIT Next 5Y16.58%
FCF growth 1Y187.07%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y79.29%
OCF growth 3Y79.26%
OCF growth 5Y40.91%