Dayforce [DAY] vs Altair Engineering [ALTR] Detailed Stock Comparison
Dayforce
NYSE
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Altair Engineering
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 19 vital metrics comparison: Dayforce wins in 15 metrics, Altair Engineering wins in 4 metrics, with 0 ties. Dayforce appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Dayforce | Altair Engineering | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 170.57 | 699.06 | Dayforce |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 3.03 | 11.17 | Dayforce |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 45.50 | 30.23 | Altair Engineering |
| PEG Ratio | 23.15 | 78.77 | Dayforce |
| EV/EBITDA | 33.50 | 154.06 | Dayforce |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 2.65% | 2.13% | Dayforce |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 8.07% | 5.84% | Dayforce |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 8.07% | 5.84% | Dayforce |
| Return on Equity | 1.89% | 1.81% | Dayforce |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 0.82% | 0.81% | Dayforce |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $171.50M | $140.00M | Dayforce |
| 1-Year Return | -6.93% | 29.83% | Altair Engineering |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 4.41 | 14.47 | Dayforce |
| Enterprise Value | $8.78B | $9.29B | Altair Engineering |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 4.74 | 13.96 | Dayforce |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 51.24% | 82.67% | Altair Engineering |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $12 | $8 | Dayforce |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $0.30 | $0.16 | Dayforce |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.11 | 1.45 | Dayforce |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Dayforce vs Altair Engineering Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayforce | 3.29% | -3.10% | -6.05% | -13.49% | -20.44% | -27.78% |
| Altair Engineering | 0.00% | 0.16% | 0.22% | 2.52% | 17.66% | 2.32% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayforce | -6.93% | -20.48% | -30.51% | 68.94% | 68.94% | 68.94% |
| Altair Engineering | 29.83% | 75.31% | 376.16% | 477.44% | 477.44% | 477.44% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Dayforce vs Altair Engineering
| Metric | DAY | ALTR |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $8.17B | $9.63B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 2,182,100 | 771,131 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 1,686,190 | 772,784 |
| Last Close | $51.56 | $111.85 |
| 52 Week Range | $48.01 - $82.69 | $75.71 - $113.12 |
| % from 52W High | -37.65% | -1.12% |
| All-Time High | $130.37 (Nov 01, 2021) | $113.12 (Oct 28, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -60.45% | -1.12% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.10% | 0.12% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.10% | -0.95% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.03% | 0.02% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.08% | 0.06% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 45.50 | 30.23 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $16.91 | $10.02 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $3.92 | $6.55 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $335.10M | $154.08M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $278.80M | $132.50M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Dayforce vs Altair Engineering
| Metric | DAY | ALTR |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 170.57 | 699.06 |
| Forward P/E | 23.15 | 78.77 |
| PEG Ratio | 23.15 | 78.77 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 4.41 | 14.47 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 3.03 | 11.17 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $8.17B | $9.63B |
| Enterprise Value | $8.78B | $9.29B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 4.74 | 13.96 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 33.50 | 154.06 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.11 | 1.45 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $16.91 | $10.02 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Dayforce vs Altair Engineering
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) | DAY | ALTR |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $481.80M | $192.63M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $239.00M | $33.38M |
| Gross Profit | $242.80M | $159.25M |
| Research & Development | N/A | $57.15M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $31.00M | $10.97M |
| EBITDA | $80.90M | $27.48M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $19.10M | $9.94M |
| Income Tax | $4.20M | $8.95M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $14.90M | $996,000 |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | DAY | ALTR |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $557.30M | $561.90M |
| Total Current Assets | $6.36B | $784.98M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $6.23B | $487.77M |
| Long-Term Debt | $642.90M | $24.14M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $2.59B | $857.19M |
| Retained Earnings | $-351.30M | $-116.33M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $241.60M | $31.12M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | DAY | ALTR |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $39.20M | $10.19M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $19.50M | $33.18M |
| Debt Repayment | $-1.80M | $0 |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-30.10M | $0 |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | DAY | ALTR |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 6.62M | N/A |
| Short Ratio | 3.84 | N/A |
| Short % of Float | 0.08% | N/A |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 2,182,100 | 771,131 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 1,686,190 | 772,784 |
| Shares Outstanding | 159.00M | 85.57M |
| Float Shares | 140.27M | 47.95M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.01% | 0.02% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.15% | 0.93% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Dayforce vs Altair Engineering
| Metric | DAY | ALTR |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |