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DAYFORCE INC (DAY) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:DAY - US15677J1088 - Common Stock

68.36 USD
-0.04 (-0.06%)
Last: 10/29/2025, 5:05:01 PM
68.5 USD
+0.14 (+0.2%)
After Hours: 10/29/2025, 5:05:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to DAY. DAY was compared to 86 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. DAY has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. While showing a medium growth rate, DAY is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DAY had positive earnings in the past year.
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.
DAY had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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

With a Return On Assets value of 0.58%, DAY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.19% of the companies in the same industry.
DAY has a Return On Equity (1.81%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DAY's Return On Invested Capital of 3.04% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DAY outperforms 40.70% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector 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
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

The Profit Margin of DAY (2.65%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DAY's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of DAY (7.02%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DAY has remained more or less at the same level.
DAY's Gross Margin of 48.65% 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 7.02%
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%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DAY is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DAY has more shares outstanding
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

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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.36, DAY is doing worse than 69.77% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DAY is 5.42, which is a neutral value as it means it would take DAY, 5.42 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DAY (5.42) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DAY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of DAY (0.23) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF 5.42
Altman-Z 1.36
ROIC/WACC0.38
WACC8.05%
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 1.04 indicates that DAY should not have too much problems paying 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.04, DAY is not doing good in the industry: 72.09% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 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.
The Revenue has grown by 13.46% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, DAY shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 16.39% on average per year.
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

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 9.69% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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

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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.25, DAY can be considered very expensive at the moment.
DAY's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.00, DAY is valued at the same level.
DAY is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.82.
DAY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
DAY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.25
Fwd PE 24.82
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DAY is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 68.60% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DAY is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 48.11
EV/EBITDA 32.76
DAY Per share dataDAY EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The 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 18.30% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.27
PEG (5Y)0.88
EPS Next 2Y17.94%
EPS Next 3Y18.3%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

DAYFORCE INC

NYSE:DAY (10/29/2025, 5:05:01 PM)

After market: 68.5 +0.14 (+0.2%)

68.36

-0.04 (-0.06%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Inst Owners105.34%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.32%
Ins Owner Change-0.21%
Market Cap10.79B
Revenue(TTM)1.85B
Net Income(TTM)49.00M
Analysts67.62
Price Target69.44 (1.58%)
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)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)-0.23%
PT rev (3m)-1.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.51%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.25
Fwd PE 24.82
P/S 5.83
P/FCF 48.11
P/OCF 32.19
P/B 3.99
P/tB 60.98
EV/EBITDA 32.76
EPS(TTM)2.26
EY3.31%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY4.03%
FCF(TTM)1.42
FCFY2.08%
OCF(TTM)2.12
OCFY3.11%
SpS11.73
BVpS17.12
TBVpS1.12
PEG (NY)1.27
PEG (5Y)0.88
Graham Number29.51
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.22
Health
Industry RankSector 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
WACC8.05%
ROIC/WACC0.38
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 Year52.9%
EBIT Next 3Y27.85%
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%

DAYFORCE INC / DAY 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 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 4 / 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 23.81% in the next year.