DAY (Dayforce) EV-to-EBIT: -179.84 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


DAY Dayforce Inc DAY
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What is Dayforce EV-to-EBIT?

Dayforce DAY 67 EV-to-EBIT is -179.84 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates DAY with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $86.76. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Dayforce's Enterprise Value is $11,779 Mil. Dayforce's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was $-66 Mil. Therefore, Dayforce's EV-to-EBIT for today is -179.84.

The historical rank and industry rank for Dayforce's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

DAY' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -602.39   Med: 95.22   Max: 3230.6
Current: -179.84

During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Dayforce was 3230.60. The lowest was -602.39. And the median was 95.22.

DAY's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 14.28 vs DAY: -179.84

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Dayforce's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $11,622 Mil. Dayforce's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was $-66 Mil. Dayforce's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -0.56%.


Dayforce  (NYSE:DAY) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Dayforce's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Sep. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=-65.5/11621.7
=-0.56 %

Dayforce's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $11,622 Mil.
Dayforce's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-66 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Dayforce EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Dayforce EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dayforce's EV-to-EBIT can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Dayforce EV-to-EBIT Chart

Dayforce Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3,206.95 -306.74 -311.75 84.51 156.05

Dayforce Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 91.06 156.05 136.15 87.71 -177.43

DAY vs DOCU, MANH, BSY: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Dayforce's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Dayforce EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Dayforce's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dayforce's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Dayforce EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Dayforce's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=11779.343/-65.5
=-179.84

Dayforce's current Enterprise Value is $11,779 Mil.
Dayforce's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-66 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of -179.84 mean?
Dayforce (DAY) has a EV-to-EBIT of -179.84 as of Jul. 04, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Dayforce and its competitors.
Is Dayforce's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Dayforce's current EV-to-EBIT is -179.84. Overall, Dayforce has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dayforce's EV-to-EBIT compare to DOCU and MANH?
Dayforce's EV-to-EBIT of -179.84 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.28. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Software company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Software companies is 14.28, based on 1,757 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Dayforce and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dayforce's current EV-to-EBIT is -179.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dayforce stock overvalued right now?
Dayforce (DAY) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -179.84. The stock's GF Value™ is $86.76, compared to a current price of $69.86 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -179.84. Dayforce's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dayforce (DAY), the current EV-to-EBIT is -179.84 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Dayforce (DAY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dayforce stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $69.86 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $86.76.

Key valuation signals for DAY:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -179.84
  • GF Value™: $86.76 vs. price of $69.86 (19.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the DAY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dayforce Business Description

Address 3311 East Old Shakopee Road, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55425
Dayforce is a global technology company providing cloud-based human capital management solutions for large businesses looking to manage their payroll, tax, benefits, and talent intelligence. The company primarily services customers in the US with its flagship Dayforce platform but also services customers in select European countries as well as Australia and New Zealand. Dayforce services the Canadian HCM market with its Powerpay platform, which specifically targets customers with less than 100 employees. As of fiscal 2024, the Dayforce platform accounted for almost 80% of companywide revenue and had 6,876 clients representing approximately 7.62 million employees.
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