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DAYFORCE INC (DAY) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DAY - US15677J1088 - Common Stock

69.42 USD
-0.01 (-0.01%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
69.42 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

DAY gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. DAY has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. 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

DAY had positive earnings in the past year.
DAY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years DAY reported negative net income over the last 5 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -1.72%, DAY is doing worse than 60.47% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of -5.55%, DAY is not doing good in the industry: 60.47% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Return On Invested Capital of DAY (3.28%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector 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
DAY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDAY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -5 -10

1.3 Margins

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DAY has declined.
DAY has a better Operating Margin (7.41%) than 62.79% of its industry peers.
DAY's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 49.77%, DAY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.60% of the companies in the same industry.
DAY's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
DAY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDAY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 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
DAY has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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 1.33. This is a bad value and indicates that DAY is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.33, DAY is not doing good in the industry: 68.60% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.33, DAY is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.84% 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF 7.33
Altman-Z 1.33
ROIC/WACC0.4
WACC8.24%
DAY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDAY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 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.
With a Current ratio value of 1.04, DAY is not doing good in the industry: 74.42% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 worse Quick ratio (1.04) than 74.42% 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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.89% over the past year.
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.
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)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

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.
Based on estimates for the next years, DAY will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.74% on average per year.
EPS Next Y14.74%
EPS Next 2Y17.84%
EPS Next 3Y18.2%
EPS Next 5Y3.6%
Revenue Next Year11.09%
Revenue Next 2Y11.27%
Revenue Next 3Y11.4%
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.
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 32.14, the valuation of DAY can be described as expensive.
DAY's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.19. DAY is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.25, DAY can be considered very expensive at the moment.
DAY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
DAY is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.14
Fwd PE 25.25
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 65.12% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
DAY's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 67.08
EV/EBITDA 33.45
DAY Per share dataDAY EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

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.
DAY's earnings are expected to grow with 18.20% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.18
PEG (5Y)0.93
EPS Next 2Y17.84%
EPS Next 3Y18.2%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for DAY!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

DAYFORCE INC

NYSE:DAY (1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 69.42 0 (0%)

69.42

-0.01 (-0.01%)

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 Owners82.68%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.3%
Ins Owner Change-3.68%
Market Cap11.11B
Revenue(TTM)1.89B
Net Income(TTM)-149.60M
Analysts66.67
Price Target69.28 (-0.2%)
Short Float %6.57%
Short Ratio3.12
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)1.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.05%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.14
Fwd PE 25.25
P/S 5.87
P/FCF 67.08
P/OCF 40.47
P/B 4.12
P/tB 61.65
EV/EBITDA 33.45
EPS(TTM)2.16
EY3.11%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY3.96%
FCF(TTM)1.03
FCFY1.49%
OCF(TTM)1.72
OCFY2.47%
SpS11.83
BVpS16.84
TBVpS1.13
PEG (NY)2.18
PEG (5Y)0.93
Graham Number28.61
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC8.24%
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 2Y17.84%
EPS Next 3Y18.2%
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 2Y11.27%
Revenue Next 3Y11.4%
Revenue Next 5Y9.74%
EBIT growth 1Y13.52%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y16.61%
EBIT Next Year52.79%
EBIT Next 3Y27.58%
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 FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for DAYFORCE INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to DAY.


Can you provide the valuation status for DAYFORCE INC?

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.


What are the PE and PB ratios of DAYFORCE INC (DAY) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DAYFORCE INC (DAY) is 32.14 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.12.


What is the financial health of DAYFORCE INC (DAY) stock?

The financial health rating of DAYFORCE INC (DAY) is 3 / 10.