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DAYFORCE INC (DAY) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:DAY - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US15677J1088 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

54.15  -0.85 (-1.55%)

After market: 54.15 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Overall DAY gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated DAY against 83 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. DAY has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. DAY shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
Of the past 5 years DAY 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
DAY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDAY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

DAY has a worse Return On Assets (0.20%) than 60.24% of its industry peers.
DAY's Return On Equity of 0.71% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DAY is outperformed by 60.24% of its industry peers.
DAY's Return On Invested Capital of 2.32% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DAY outperforms 43.37% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.2%
ROE 0.71%
ROIC 2.32%
ROA(3y)-0.02%
ROA(5y)-0.23%
ROE(3y)-0.16%
ROE(5y)-0.81%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
DAY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDAY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -5 -10

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 1.03%, DAY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.37% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DAY has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 6.34%, DAY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.83% 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 has a Gross Margin of 46.14%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DAY outperforms 59.04% 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 RankSector Rank
OM 6.34%
PM (TTM) 1.03%
GM 46.14%
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%
DAY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDAY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), DAY is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DAY has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, DAY has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for DAY has been reduced compared to a year ago.
DAY Yearly Shares OutstandingDAY Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
DAY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDAY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

DAY has an Altman-Z score of 1.05. This is a bad value and indicates that DAY is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of DAY (1.05) is worse than 67.47% of its industry peers.
DAY has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.09. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as DAY would need 7.09 years to pay back of all of its debts.
DAY's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.09 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DAY outperforms 46.99% of its industry peers.
DAY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
DAY's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.47 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DAY outperforms 44.58% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 7.09
Altman-Z 1.05
ROIC/WACC0.28
WACC8.34%
DAY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDAY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.13 indicates that DAY should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of DAY (1.13) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DAY has a Quick Ratio of 1.13. This is a normal value and indicates that DAY is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DAY has a Quick ratio of 1.13. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DAY outperforms 45.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.13
Quick Ratio 1.13
DAY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDAY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

DAY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 32.00%, which is quite impressive.
DAY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 34.49% yearly.
Looking at the last year, DAY shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 16.27% in the last year.
DAY shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 16.39% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)32%
EPS 3Y96.74%
EPS 5Y34.49%
EPS Q2Q%20%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.27%
Revenue growth 3Y19.78%
Revenue growth 5Y16.39%
Sales Q2Q%16.39%

3.2 Future

DAY is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 21.40% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.85% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y16.58%
EPS Next 2Y18.52%
EPS Next 3Y18.85%
EPS Next 5Y21.4%
Revenue Next Year10.41%
Revenue Next 2Y11.32%
Revenue Next 3Y12.05%
Revenue Next 5Y13.85%

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
DAY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDAY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
DAY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDAY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 0 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

DAY is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.35.
DAY's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
DAY's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.29.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.46 indicates a rather expensive valuation of DAY.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as DAY.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.08. DAY is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.35
Fwd PE 23.46
DAY Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDAY Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

67.47% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than DAY, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
DAY's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. DAY is more expensive than 62.65% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 49.97
EV/EBITDA 28.65
DAY Per share dataDAY EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

DAY's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
DAY's earnings are expected to grow with 18.85% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.65
PEG (5Y)0.79
EPS Next 2Y18.52%
EPS Next 3Y18.85%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DAY does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

DAYFORCE INC

NYSE:DAY (4/17/2025, 8:11:58 PM)

After market: 54.15 0 (0%)

54.15

-0.85 (-1.55%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-05 2025-02-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-30 2025-04-30/amc
Inst Owners112.71%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.23%
Ins Owner Change22.42%
Market Cap8.57B
Analysts75.83
Price Target80.78 (49.18%)
Short Float %4.51%
Short Ratio3.68
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)19.71%
Min EPS beat(2)8.73%
Max EPS beat(2)30.69%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)18.14%
Min EPS beat(4)0.92%
Max EPS beat(4)32.23%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)19.4%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)39.36%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)39.22%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.71%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.71%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.8%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.05%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.46%
PT rev (1m)-1.25%
PT rev (3m)-7.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.61%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.35
Fwd PE 23.46
P/S 4.87
P/FCF 49.97
P/OCF 30.49
P/B 3.37
P/tB 420.09
EV/EBITDA 28.65
EPS(TTM)1.98
EY3.66%
EPS(NY)2.31
Fwd EY4.26%
FCF(TTM)1.08
FCFY2%
OCF(TTM)1.78
OCFY3.28%
SpS11.12
BVpS16.09
TBVpS0.13
PEG (NY)1.65
PEG (5Y)0.79
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.2%
ROE 0.71%
ROCE 2.93%
ROIC 2.32%
ROICexc 2.73%
ROICexgc 12.65%
OM 6.34%
PM (TTM) 1.03%
GM 46.14%
FCFM 9.74%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.19
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 7.09
Debt/EBITDA 3.76
Cap/Depr 52.24%
Cap/Sales 6.23%
Interest Coverage 2.46
Cash Conversion 87.49%
Profit Quality 947.51%
Current Ratio 1.13
Quick Ratio 1.13
Altman-Z 1.05
F-Score7
WACC8.34%
ROIC/WACC0.28
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)32%
EPS 3Y96.74%
EPS 5Y34.49%
EPS Q2Q%20%
EPS Next Y16.58%
EPS Next 2Y18.52%
EPS Next 3Y18.85%
EPS Next 5Y21.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.27%
Revenue growth 3Y19.78%
Revenue growth 5Y16.39%
Sales Q2Q%16.39%
Revenue Next Year10.41%
Revenue Next 2Y11.32%
Revenue Next 3Y12.05%
Revenue Next 5Y13.85%
EBIT growth 1Y-27.5%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y16.61%
EBIT Next Year53.05%
EBIT Next 3Y28.59%
EBIT Next 5Y24.9%
FCF growth 1Y63.18%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y28.06%
OCF growth 3Y79.26%
OCF growth 5Y40.91%