DAYFORCE INC (DAY) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:DAY • US15677J1088
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+0.94 (+1.36%)
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This DAY fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. DAY Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year DAY was profitable.
- 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 (-1.72%) than 60.67% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -5.55%, DAY is doing worse than 60.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.28%, DAY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.45% 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
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DAY has declined.
- DAY has a Operating Margin of 7.41%. This is in the better half of the industry: DAY outperforms 61.80% of its industry peers.
- 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 49.77%. This is in the better half of the industry: DAY outperforms 69.66% 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 | 7.41% | ||
| 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. DAY Health Analysis
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
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.33, we must say that DAY is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of DAY (1.33) is worse than 65.17% of its industry peers.
- DAY has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.33. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as DAY would need 7.33 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 7.33, DAY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- DAY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- DAY has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.23) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.33 |
ROIC/WACC0.4
WACC8.12%
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 on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DAY is outperformed by 73.03% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- The Quick ratio of DAY (1.04) is worse than 73.03% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 |
3. DAY Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.89% over the past year.
- DAY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 34.49% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 11.73% in the past year. This is quite good.
- 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)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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.74% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y14.74%
EPS Next 2Y17.9%
EPS Next 3Y18.61%
EPS Next 5Y3.6%
Revenue Next Year11.03%
Revenue Next 2Y11.19%
Revenue Next 3Y11.28%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. DAY Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- DAY is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 32.34.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DAY is valued a bit more expensive than 60.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- DAY's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 26.54.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.38 indicates a quite expensive valuation of DAY.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DAY is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.68, DAY is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DAY is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 67.42% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- DAY's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 67.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 33.65 |
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 18.61% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.19
PEG (5Y)0.94
EPS Next 2Y17.9%
EPS Next 3Y18.61%
5. DAY Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for DAY!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
DAY Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
69.86
+0.94 (+1.36%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Industry Strength14.91
Industry Growth34.78
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05/bmo
Inst Owners82.68%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.3%
Ins Owner Change-1446.58%
Market Cap11.18B
Revenue(TTM)1.89B
Net Income(TTM)-149.60M
Analysts66.67
Price Target69.28 (-0.83%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
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%
PT rev (3m)-0.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.38 | ||
| P/S | 5.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 67.51 | ||
| P/OCF | 40.73 | ||
| P/B | 4.15 | ||
| P/tB | 62.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 33.65 |
EPS(TTM)2.16
EY3.09%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY3.94%
FCF(TTM)1.03
FCFY1.48%
OCF(TTM)1.72
OCFY2.46%
SpS11.83
BVpS16.84
TBVpS1.13
PEG (NY)2.19
PEG (5Y)0.94
Graham Number28.607 (-59.05%)
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 | 1.33 |
F-Score6
WACC8.12%
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 2Y17.9%
EPS Next 3Y18.61%
EPS Next 5Y3.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.73%
Revenue growth 3Y19.78%
Revenue growth 5Y16.39%
Sales Q2Q%9.45%
Revenue Next Year11.03%
Revenue Next 2Y11.19%
Revenue Next 3Y11.28%
Revenue Next 5Y9.74%
EBIT growth 1Y13.52%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y16.61%
EBIT Next Year52.37%
EBIT Next 3Y26.83%
EBIT Next 5Y10.16%
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for DAYFORCE INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to DAY.
What is the valuation status of DAYFORCE INC (DAY) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to DAYFORCE INC (DAY). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for DAYFORCE INC?
DAYFORCE INC (DAY) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for DAY stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DAYFORCE INC (DAY) is 32.34 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.15.
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.