DAY Dayforce PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Nov 21, 2024, the DAY stock has a PE ratio of 231.47. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $0.34 and the stock price of $78.7 per share. An increase of 27% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 181.7 of the last four quarters.
DAY PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Dayforce over the last seven years is 427.08. The current 231.47 P/E ratio is 46% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last seven years, DAY's PE ratio peaked in the Sep 2023 quarter at 2,261.67, with a price of $67.85 and an EPS of $0.03. The Sep 2019 quarter marked the lowest point at 83.68, with a price of $49.37 and an EPS of $0.59.
Dayforce PE ratio by year
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 191.77 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | 123.42 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A |
DAY average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of DAY is lower than its 3 and 5-year averages.
DAY PE vs peers
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| DAY Dayforce Inc | 231.47 | $12.41B |
| PHR Phreesia Inc | N/A | $1.1B |
| PHUN Phunware Inc | N/A | $87.51M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dayforce's PE ratio?
DAY's price to earnings ratio is 231.47 as of Nov 21, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Dayforce (DAY)?
The average PE ratio for DAY stock over the past 3 years is 597.67.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Dayforce (DAY)?
The average PE ratio for DAY stock over the past 5 years is 504.58.
What is the highest PE ratio for DAY?
Over the last seven years, the Sep 2023 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 2,261.67.
How does the current PE ratio for DAY compare to its historical average?
DAY's current price to earnings ratio is 46% below its 7-year historical average.
Why is Dayforce's PE ratio so high?
DAY's PE ratio is high because the stock price is relatively expensive compared to the earnings generated by the company.
How is DAY's PE ratio calculated (Dayforce PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Nov 21, 2024), Dayforce's share price is $78.7. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $0.34. Therefore, Dayforce's PE ratio for today is 231.47. PE RATIO(231.47) = STOCK PRICE($78.7) / TTM EPS($0.34)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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