DAYFORCE INC (DAY.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:DAY - US15677J1088 - Common Stock
96.77 CAD
-0.06 (-0.06%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to DAY. DAY was compared to 6 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. DAY has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. DAY has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
DAY had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -1.73%, DAY is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
DAY has a Return On Equity of -5.57%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DAY underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.18%, DAY is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.73% | ||
| ROE | -5.57% | ||
| ROIC | 2.18% |
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
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DAY has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.42%, DAY is in the better half of 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.
DAY's Gross Margin of 49.77% is amongst the best of the industry. DAY outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
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 | 7.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 49.77% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y0.22%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-36.03%
GM growth 3Y7.32%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
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.
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.
2.2 Solvency
DAY has an Altman-Z score of 1.31. This is a bad value and indicates that DAY is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
DAY has a Altman-Z score of 1.31. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DAY outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DAY is 7.31, which is on the high side as it means it would take DAY, 7.31 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DAY has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.31. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DAY outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
DAY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
DAY's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.23 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DAY is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.31 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.31 |
ROIC/WACC0.26
WACC8.27%
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.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.04, DAY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.89% over the past year.
DAY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 34.49% yearly.
DAY shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.73%.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.74% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 31.94 indicates a quite expensive valuation of DAY.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DAY is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DAY to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.89), we can say DAY is valued slightly more expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.10, the valuation of DAY can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DAY is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.59. DAY is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.1 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as DAY.
DAY's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 65.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 32.85 |
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 17.89% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.54
PEG (5Y)0.93
EPS Next 2Y17.84%
EPS Next 3Y17.89%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for DAY!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:DAY (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
96.77
-0.06 (-0.06%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners105.34%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.32%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap15.27B
Revenue(TTM)1.89B
Net Income(TTM)-150.00M
Analysts67.62
Price Target97.4 (0.65%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)-0.22%
PT rev (3m)0.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.35%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.1 | ||
| P/S | 5.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 65.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 39.61 | ||
| P/B | 4.04 | ||
| P/tB | 60.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 32.85 |
EPS(TTM)3.03
EY3.13%
EPS(NY)3.86
Fwd EY3.98%
FCF(TTM)1.47
FCFY1.52%
OCF(TTM)2.44
OCFY2.52%
SpS16.82
BVpS23.94
TBVpS1.59
PEG (NY)1.54
PEG (5Y)0.93
Graham Number40.4
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.73% | ||
| ROE | -5.57% | ||
| ROCE | 4.16% | ||
| ROIC | 2.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.68% | ||
| ROICexgc | 31.75% | ||
| OM | 7.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 49.77% | ||
| FCFM | 8.77% |
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-2.69%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y10.27%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y0.22%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-36.03%
GM growth 3Y7.32%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.22
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.31 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.81 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 52.15% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.76% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.71% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.31 |
F-Score6
WACC8.27%
ROIC/WACC0.26
Cap/Depr(3y)81.43%
Cap/Depr(5y)88.38%
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 1Y13.68%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y16.65%
EBIT Next Year52.9%
EBIT Next 3Y27.85%
EBIT Next 5Y16.58%
FCF growth 1Y210.28%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y60.44%
OCF growth 3Y79.24%
OCF growth 5Y40.9%
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.
What is the valuation status for DAY stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to DAYFORCE INC (DAY.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is DAYFORCE INC (DAY.CA) stock?
DAYFORCE INC (DAY.CA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for DAY stock?
The financial health rating of DAYFORCE INC (DAY.CA) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for DAY stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DAYFORCE INC (DAY.CA) is expected to grow by 20.8% in the next year.