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DAYFORCE INC (DAY) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:DAY - US15677J1088 - Common Stock

68.99 USD
+0.19 (+0.28%)
Last: 11/12/2025, 5:05:00 PM
69.04 USD
+0.05 (+0.07%)
After Hours: 11/12/2025, 5:05:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to DAY. 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
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

The Return On Assets of DAY (-1.73%) is worse than 61.63% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -5.56%, DAY is not doing good in the industry: 60.47% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
DAY has a Return On Invested Capital (3.27%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.73%
ROE -5.56%
ROIC 3.27%
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

DAY's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
DAY has a better Operating Margin (7.38%) than 60.47% of its industry peers.
DAY's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
DAY's Gross Margin of 49.77% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DAY outperforms 65.12% of its industry peers.
DAY's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
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.
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.
DAY has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.30, we must say that DAY is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.30, DAY is not doing good in the industry: 69.77% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DAY is 7.32, which is on the high side as it means it would take DAY, 7.32 years of fcf income to pay off 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 45.35% of its industry peers.
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 55.81% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF 7.32
Altman-Z 1.3
ROIC/WACC0.4
WACC8.18%
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

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 72.09% 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.
DAY has a Quick ratio of 1.04. This is in the lower half of the industry: DAY underperforms 72.09% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.04
Quick Ratio 1.04
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 14.89%, which is quite good.
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.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.60% on average over the next years.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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

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 is on the same level as its industry peers.
DAY's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 26.34.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.09 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.
DAY is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.43, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.94
Fwd PE 25.09
DAY Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDAY Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

67.44% 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 60.47% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 65.66
EV/EBITDA 32.75
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.
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%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for DAY!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

DAYFORCE INC

NYSE:DAY (11/12/2025, 5:05:00 PM)

After market: 69.04 +0.05 (+0.07%)

68.99

+0.19 (+0.28%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Inst Owners105.34%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.32%
Ins Owner Change-2.41%
Market Cap10.89B
Revenue(TTM)1.89B
Net Income(TTM)-149.80M
Analysts67.62
Price Target69.44 (0.65%)
Short Float %2.42%
Short Ratio1.32
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)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)-1.27%
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 RankSector Rank
PE 31.94
Fwd PE 25.09
P/S 5.75
P/FCF 65.66
P/OCF 39.66
P/B 4.04
P/tB 60.41
EV/EBITDA 32.75
EPS(TTM)2.16
EY3.13%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY3.99%
FCF(TTM)1.05
FCFY1.52%
OCF(TTM)1.74
OCFY2.52%
SpS12
BVpS17.08
TBVpS1.14
PEG (NY)1.54
PEG (5Y)0.93
Graham Number28.81
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.73%
ROE -5.56%
ROCE 4.14%
ROIC 3.27%
ROICexc 4.02%
ROICexgc 47.55%
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 RankSector 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 1.3
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 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 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 20.8% in the next year.