Altair Engineering [ALTR] vs Dayforce [DAY] Detailed Stock Comparison
Altair Engineering
NASDAQ
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Dayforce
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 19 vital metrics comparison: Altair Engineering wins in 4 metrics, Dayforce wins in 15 metrics, with 0 ties. Dayforce appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Altair Engineering | Dayforce | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 699.06 | 170.57 | Dayforce |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 11.17 | 3.03 | Dayforce |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 30.23 | 45.50 | Altair Engineering |
| PEG Ratio | 78.77 | 23.15 | Dayforce |
| EV/EBITDA | 154.06 | 33.50 | Dayforce |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 2.13% | 2.65% | Dayforce |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 5.84% | 8.07% | Dayforce |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 5.84% | 8.07% | Dayforce |
| Return on Equity | 1.81% | 1.89% | Dayforce |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 0.81% | 0.82% | Dayforce |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $140.00M | $171.50M | Dayforce |
| 1-Year Return | 29.83% | -9.89% | Altair Engineering |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 14.47 | 4.41 | Dayforce |
| Enterprise Value | $9.29B | $8.78B | Altair Engineering |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 13.96 | 4.74 | Dayforce |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 82.67% | 51.24% | Altair Engineering |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $8 | $12 | Dayforce |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $0.16 | $0.30 | Dayforce |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.45 | 1.11 | Dayforce |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Altair Engineering vs Dayforce Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altair Engineering | 0.00% | 0.16% | 0.22% | 2.52% | 17.66% | 2.32% |
| Dayforce | -2.44% | -9.47% | -9.65% | -16.24% | -23.49% | -30.07% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altair Engineering | 29.83% | 75.31% | 376.16% | 477.44% | 477.44% | 477.44% |
| Dayforce | -9.89% | -23.01% | -32.72% | 63.56% | 63.56% | 63.56% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Altair Engineering vs Dayforce
| Metric | ALTR | DAY |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $9.63B | $8.17B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 771,131 | 2,182,100 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 772,784 | 1,686,190 |
| Last Close | $111.85 | $49.92 |
| 52 Week Range | $75.71 - $113.12 | $48.01 - $82.69 |
| % from 52W High | -1.12% | -39.63% |
| All-Time High | $113.12 (Oct 28, 2024) | $130.37 (Nov 01, 2021) |
| % from All-Time High | -1.12% | -61.71% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.12% | 0.10% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.95% | 0.10% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.06% | 0.08% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 30.23 | 45.50 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $10.02 | $16.91 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $6.55 | $3.92 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $154.08M | $335.10M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $132.50M | $278.80M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Altair Engineering vs Dayforce
| Metric | ALTR | DAY |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 699.06 | 170.57 |
| Forward P/E | 78.77 | 23.15 |
| PEG Ratio | 78.77 | 23.15 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 14.47 | 4.41 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 11.17 | 3.03 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $9.63B | $8.17B |
| Enterprise Value | $9.29B | $8.78B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 13.96 | 4.74 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 154.06 | 33.50 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.45 | 1.11 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $10.02 | $16.91 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Altair Engineering vs Dayforce
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | ALTR | DAY |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $192.63M | $481.80M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $33.38M | $239.00M |
| Gross Profit | $159.25M | $242.80M |
| Research & Development | $57.15M | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $10.97M | $31.00M |
| EBITDA | $27.48M | $80.90M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $9.94M | $19.10M |
| Income Tax | $8.95M | $4.20M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $996,000 | $14.90M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | ALTR | DAY |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $561.90M | $557.30M |
| Total Current Assets | $784.98M | $6.36B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $487.77M | $6.23B |
| Long-Term Debt | $24.14M | $642.90M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $857.19M | $2.59B |
| Retained Earnings | $-116.33M | $-351.30M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $31.12M | $241.60M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | ALTR | DAY |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $10.19M | $39.20M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $33.18M | $19.50M |
| Debt Repayment | $0 | $-1.80M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $0 | $-30.10M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | ALTR | DAY |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | N/A | 6.62M |
| Short Ratio | N/A | 3.84 |
| Short % of Float | N/A | 0.08% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 771,131 | 2,182,100 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 772,784 | 1,686,190 |
| Shares Outstanding | 85.57M | 159.00M |
| Float Shares | 47.95M | 140.27M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.93% | 1.15% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Altair Engineering vs Dayforce
| Metric | ALTR | DAY |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | N/A |