Logo image of DAN

DANA INC (DAN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:DAN - US2358252052 - Common Stock

19.82 USD
+1.1 (+5.88%)
Last: 8/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM
19.82 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 8/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

DAN gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 80 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. Both the profitability and financial health of DAN have multiple concerns. DAN is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

2

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DAN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year DAN had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: DAN reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years DAN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
DAN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDAN 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 200M -200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

DAN's Return On Assets of -0.29% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DAN is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -1.99%, DAN is doing worse than 72.50% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.47%, DAN is not doing good in the industry: 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DAN is below the industry average of 8.49%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.29%
ROE -1.99%
ROIC 2.47%
ROA(3y)-1.18%
ROA(5y)-0.27%
ROE(3y)-5.82%
ROE(5y)-1.8%
ROIC(3y)5.11%
ROIC(5y)4.79%
DAN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDAN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

1.3 Margins

DAN's Operating Margin of 2.05% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DAN is outperformed by 78.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DAN has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 7.42%, DAN is not doing good in the industry: 91.25% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DAN has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.05%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 7.42%
OM growth 3Y-6.44%
OM growth 5Y-14.06%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.08%
GM growth 5Y-8.28%
DAN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDAN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10

1

2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), DAN is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DAN has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for DAN has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
DAN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
DAN Yearly Shares OutstandingDAN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M
DAN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDAN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.55, we must say that DAN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.55, DAN is doing worse than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
DAN has a debt to FCF ratio of 107.59. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as DAN would need 107.59 years to pay back of all of its debts.
DAN has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (107.59) than 78.75% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.57 is on the high side and indicates that DAN has dependencies on debt financing.
DAN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.57. This is amonst the worse of the industry: DAN underperforms 91.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.57
Debt/FCF 107.59
Altman-Z 1.55
ROIC/WACC0.26
WACC9.48%
DAN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDAN 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 1.36 indicates that DAN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
DAN's Current ratio of 1.36 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DAN is outperformed by 86.25% of its industry peers.
DAN has a Quick Ratio of 1.00. This is a normal value and indicates that DAN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.00, DAN is doing worse than 82.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.36
Quick Ratio 1
DAN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDAN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

3

3. Growth

3.1 Past

DAN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.14%.
Measured over the past years, DAN shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -21.71% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, DAN shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -19.83% in the last year.
DAN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.59% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.14%
EPS 3Y-18.46%
EPS 5Y-21.71%
EPS Q2Q%63.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.83%
Revenue growth 3Y4.76%
Revenue growth 5Y3.59%
Sales Q2Q%-29.33%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, DAN will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 24.63% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, DAN will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -4.84% on average per year.
EPS Next Y59.36%
EPS Next 2Y50.71%
EPS Next 3Y43.5%
EPS Next 5Y24.63%
Revenue Next Year-8.2%
Revenue Next 2Y-11.02%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.6%
Revenue Next 5Y-4.84%

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 accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
DAN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDAN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
DAN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDAN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1 2 3

4

4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.02 indicates a rather expensive valuation of DAN.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DAN is valued a bit more expensive than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.24, DAN is valued at the same level.
DAN is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.70.
62.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DAN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
DAN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.02
Fwd PE 9.7
DAN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDAN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as DAN.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DAN is valued a bit more expensive than 76.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 89.63
EV/EBITDA 8.46
DAN Per share dataDAN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
DAN's earnings are expected to grow with 43.50% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y50.71%
EPS Next 3Y43.5%

3

5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DAN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.14%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
DAN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.82.
DAN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.14%

5.2 History

The dividend of DAN decreases each year by -0.02%.
DAN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
DAN has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.02%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
DAN Yearly Dividends per shareDAN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 0 0 0 0

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of DAN are negative and hence is the payout ratio. DAN will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-241.67%
EPS Next 2Y50.71%
EPS Next 3Y43.5%
DAN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDAN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M

DANA INC

NYSE:DAN (8/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 19.82 0 (0%)

19.82

+1.1 (+5.88%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)08-05 2025-08-05/amc
Earnings (Next)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Inst Owners96.92%
Inst Owner Change-10.65%
Ins Owners0.45%
Ins Owner Change-0.02%
Market Cap2.60B
Analysts73.85
Price Target24.14 (21.8%)
Short Float %2.36%
Short Ratio1.4
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.14%
Yearly Dividend0.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.02%
DP-241.67%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date08-08 2025-08-08 (0.1)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-11.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)-24.38%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.34%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-7.24%
Min Revenue beat(4)-24.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.34%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.59%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.82%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.67%
PT rev (1m)5.97%
PT rev (3m)29.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-14.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)1%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.9%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.56%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.47%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.02
Fwd PE 9.7
P/S 0.3
P/FCF 89.63
P/OCF 7.83
P/B 2.16
P/tB 2.31
EV/EBITDA 8.46
EPS(TTM)0.9
EY4.54%
EPS(NY)2.04
Fwd EY10.31%
FCF(TTM)0.22
FCFY1.12%
OCF(TTM)2.53
OCFY12.77%
SpS65.02
BVpS9.18
TBVpS8.58
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.29%
ROE -1.99%
ROCE 3.45%
ROIC 2.47%
ROICexc 2.7%
ROICexgc 2.75%
OM 2.05%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 7.42%
FCFM 0.34%
ROA(3y)-1.18%
ROA(5y)-0.27%
ROE(3y)-5.82%
ROE(5y)-1.8%
ROIC(3y)5.11%
ROIC(5y)4.79%
ROICexc(3y)5.65%
ROICexc(5y)5.25%
ROICexgc(3y)6.23%
ROICexgc(5y)5.9%
ROCE(3y)6.51%
ROCE(5y)6.09%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.47%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-10.58%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.3%
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.33%
OM growth 3Y-6.44%
OM growth 5Y-14.06%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.08%
GM growth 5Y-8.28%
F-Score2
Asset Turnover1.05
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.57
Debt/FCF 107.59
Debt/EBITDA 5.57
Cap/Depr 79.53%
Cap/Sales 3.55%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 59.71%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.36
Quick Ratio 1
Altman-Z 1.55
F-Score2
WACC9.48%
ROIC/WACC0.26
Cap/Depr(3y)107.96%
Cap/Depr(5y)101.61%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.26%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.3%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.14%
EPS 3Y-18.46%
EPS 5Y-21.71%
EPS Q2Q%63.19%
EPS Next Y59.36%
EPS Next 2Y50.71%
EPS Next 3Y43.5%
EPS Next 5Y24.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.83%
Revenue growth 3Y4.76%
Revenue growth 5Y3.59%
Sales Q2Q%-29.33%
Revenue Next Year-8.2%
Revenue Next 2Y-11.02%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.6%
Revenue Next 5Y-4.84%
EBIT growth 1Y-52.57%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.99%
EBIT growth 5Y-10.97%
EBIT Next Year118.96%
EBIT Next 3Y28.96%
EBIT Next 5Y16.84%
FCF growth 1Y-76.42%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-19.8%
OCF growth 1Y-44.57%
OCF growth 3Y41.75%
OCF growth 5Y-6.71%