DAYFORCE INC (DAY.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:DAY - US15677J1088 - Common Stock
95.87 CAD
-0.98 (-1.01%)
Overall DAY gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated DAY against 6 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. DAY has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. While showing a medium growth rate, DAY is valued expensive at the moment.
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.
1.2 Ratios
DAY has a worse Return On Assets (-1.73%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
DAY's Return On Equity of -5.56% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DAY is outperformed by 80.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of DAY (2.18%) is worse than 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.73% | ||
| ROE | -5.56% | ||
| 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
DAY's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of DAY (7.38%) 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 has a Gross Margin of 49.77%. This is in the better half of the industry: DAY outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
DAY's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.38% | ||
| 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. 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, DAY has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
DAY has an Altman-Z score of 1.29. 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 1.29. This is in the lower half of the industry: DAY underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DAY is 7.32, which is on the high side as it means it would take DAY, 7.32 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DAY's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.32 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DAY is outperformed by 60.00% 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.23, DAY is not doing good in the industry: 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.29 |
ROIC/WACC0.26
WACC8.24%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.04 indicates that DAY should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
DAY has a Current ratio (1.04) which is comparable to the rest of the 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.
The Quick ratio of DAY (1.04) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DAY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.89%, which is quite good.
DAY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 34.49% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 11.73% 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)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
DAY is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 31.43.
80.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DAY, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.06. DAY is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.71 indicates a rather expensive valuation of DAY.
80.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DAY, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 32.73. DAY is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DAY indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: DAY is more expensive than 60.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DAY is valued a bit more expensive than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 64.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 32.37 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
DAY's 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)1.51
PEG (5Y)0.91
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 (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
95.87
-0.98 (-1.01%)
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 Cap15.13B
Revenue(TTM)1.89B
Net Income(TTM)-149.80M
Analysts67.62
Price Target96.49 (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)-1.15%
PT rev (3m)-0.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.35%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.71 | ||
| P/S | 5.66 | ||
| P/FCF | 64.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 39.06 | ||
| P/B | 3.98 | ||
| P/tB | 59.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 32.37 |
EPS(TTM)3.05
EY3.18%
EPS(NY)3.88
Fwd EY4.05%
FCF(TTM)1.48
FCFY1.55%
OCF(TTM)2.45
OCFY2.56%
SpS16.93
BVpS24.09
TBVpS1.61
PEG (NY)1.51
PEG (5Y)0.91
Graham Number40.66
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.73% | ||
| ROE | -5.56% | ||
| ROCE | 4.14% | ||
| ROIC | 2.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.68% | ||
| ROICexgc | 31.67% | ||
| OM | 7.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 49.77% | ||
| FCFM | 8.76% |
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 | 7.32 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.81 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 51.84% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.74% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.56% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.29 |
F-Score6
WACC8.24%
ROIC/WACC0.26
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 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 1Y13.3%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y16.61%
EBIT Next Year52.9%
EBIT Next 3Y27.85%
EBIT Next 5Y16.58%
FCF growth 1Y209.91%
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 3 / 10 to DAY.CA.
What is the valuation status for DAY stock?
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 3 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for DAY stock?
The financial health rating of DAYFORCE INC (DAY.CA) is 2 / 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.