DAYFORCE INC (DAY.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:DAY • US15677J1088
95.35 CAD
-1.09 (-1.13%)
Last: Feb 5, 2026, 07:00 PM
This DAY.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
Taking everything into account, DAY scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DAY was compared to 5 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. There are concerns on the financial health of DAY while its profitability can be described as average. DAY is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. DAY.CA Profitability Analysis
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.
- DAY had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of DAY (-1.72%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -5.55%, DAY is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- DAY has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.19%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DAY outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.72% | ||
| ROE | -5.55% | ||
| ROIC | 2.19% |
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
- DAY's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 7.41%, DAY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DAY has remained more or less at the same level.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 49.77%, DAY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.CA 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, DAY has more shares outstanding
- DAY has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, DAY has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.34, we must say that DAY is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.34, DAY is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- DAY's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.33 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DAY outperforms 50.00% 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 is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.34 |
ROIC/WACC0.27
WACC8.18%
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.
- DAY's Current ratio of 1.04 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DAY outperforms 50.00% 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.
- DAY's Quick ratio of 1.04 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DAY outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 |
3. DAY.CA Growth Analysis
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.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.60% on average over the next years.
- 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
- 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.
4. DAY.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 32.43, the valuation of DAY can be described as expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DAY is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.25, DAY is valued a bit more expensive.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.43 indicates a quite expensive valuation of DAY.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DAY indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DAY is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- DAY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- DAY's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- DAY's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 67.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 33.71 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- DAY's earnings are expected to grow with 18.61% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.2
PEG (5Y)0.94
EPS Next 2Y17.9%
EPS Next 3Y18.61%
5. DAY.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- DAY does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
DAY.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:DAY (2/5/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
95.35
-1.09 (-1.13%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
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 ChangeN/A
Market Cap15.26B
Revenue(TTM)1.89B
Net Income(TTM)-149.60M
Analysts66.67
Price Target94.78 (-0.6%)
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)-0.92%
PT rev (3m)-2.69%
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 | 32.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.43 | ||
| P/S | 5.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 67.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 40.8 | ||
| P/B | 4.16 | ||
| P/tB | 62.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 33.71 |
EPS(TTM)2.94
EY3.08%
EPS(NY)3.75
Fwd EY3.93%
FCF(TTM)1.41
FCFY1.48%
OCF(TTM)2.34
OCFY2.45%
SpS16.12
BVpS22.94
TBVpS1.53
PEG (NY)2.2
PEG (5Y)0.94
Graham Number38.96
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.72% | ||
| ROE | -5.55% | ||
| ROCE | 4.16% | ||
| ROIC | 2.19% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.69% | ||
| ROICexgc | 31.78% | ||
| 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 | 1.34 |
F-Score6
WACC8.18%
ROIC/WACC0.27
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.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for DAYFORCE INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to DAY.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for DAYFORCE INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to DAYFORCE INC (DAY.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is DAYFORCE INC (DAY.CA) stock?
DAYFORCE INC (DAY.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of DAYFORCE INC (DAY.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DAYFORCE INC (DAY.CA) is 32.43 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.16.
What is the financial health of DAYFORCE INC (DAY.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of DAYFORCE INC (DAY.CA) is 3 / 10.