Dayforce [DAY] vs Paylocity Holding [PCTY] Detailed Stock Comparison
Dayforce
NYSE
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Paylocity Holding
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 19 vital metrics comparison: Dayforce wins in 6 metrics, Paylocity Holding wins in 13 metrics, with 0 ties. Paylocity Holding appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Dayforce | Paylocity Holding | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 170.57 | 44.01 | Paylocity Holding |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 3.03 | 7.94 | Dayforce |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 45.50 | 14.09 | Paylocity Holding |
| PEG Ratio | 23.15 | 24.68 | Dayforce |
| EV/EBITDA | 33.50 | 27.88 | Paylocity Holding |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 2.65% | 14.24% | Paylocity Holding |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 8.07% | 5.43% | Dayforce |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 8.07% | 5.43% | Dayforce |
| Return on Equity | 1.89% | 20.04% | Paylocity Holding |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 0.82% | 4.42% | Paylocity Holding |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $171.50M | $342.75M | Paylocity Holding |
| 1-Year Return | -9.89% | 11.99% | Paylocity Holding |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 4.41 | 6.12 | Dayforce |
| Enterprise Value | $8.78B | $9.62B | Paylocity Holding |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 4.74 | 6.03 | Dayforce |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 51.24% | 67.84% | Paylocity Holding |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $12 | $29 | Paylocity Holding |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $0.30 | $4.02 | Paylocity Holding |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.11 | 0.55 | Paylocity Holding |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Dayforce vs Paylocity Holding Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayforce | -2.44% | -9.47% | -9.65% | -16.24% | -23.49% | -30.07% |
| Paylocity Holding | -2.67% | -6.21% | -2.79% | -13.36% | -17.65% | -11.72% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayforce | -9.89% | -23.01% | -32.72% | 63.56% | 63.56% | 63.56% |
| Paylocity Holding | 11.99% | -33.29% | 27.03% | 459.67% | 562.09% | 562.09% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Dayforce vs Paylocity Holding
| Metric | DAY | PCTY |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $8.17B | $9.76B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 2,182,100 | 668,730 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 1,686,190 | 525,770 |
| Last Close | $49.92 | $172.21 |
| 52 Week Range | $48.01 - $82.69 | $146.02 - $223.80 |
| % from 52W High | -39.63% | -23.05% |
| All-Time High | $130.37 (Nov 01, 2021) | $314.49 (Nov 01, 2021) |
| % from All-Time High | -61.71% | -45.24% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.10% | 0.28% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.10% | 1.40% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.03% | 0.14% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.08% | 0.05% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.02% | 0.20% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 45.50 | 14.09 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $16.91 | $22.28 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $3.92 | $3.75 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $335.10M | $418.23M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $278.80M | $345.40M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Dayforce vs Paylocity Holding
| Metric | DAY | PCTY |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 170.57 | 44.01 |
| Forward P/E | 23.15 | 24.68 |
| PEG Ratio | 23.15 | 24.68 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 4.41 | 6.12 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 3.03 | 7.94 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $8.17B | $9.76B |
| Enterprise Value | $8.78B | $9.62B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 4.74 | 6.03 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 33.50 | 27.88 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.11 | 0.55 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $16.91 | $22.28 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Dayforce vs Paylocity Holding
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 | PCTY |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $481.80M | $400.74M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $239.00M | $128.87M |
| Gross Profit | $242.80M | $271.87M |
| Research & Development | N/A | $51.04M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $31.00M | $66.23M |
| EBITDA | $80.90M | $92.68M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $19.10M | $66.80M |
| Income Tax | $4.20M | $18.19M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $14.90M | $48.61M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | DAY | PCTY |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $557.30M | $398.07M |
| Total Current Assets | $6.36B | $3.31B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $6.23B | $2.91B |
| Long-Term Debt | $642.90M | $209.27M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $2.59B | $1.23B |
| Retained Earnings | $-351.30M | $900.58M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $241.60M | $46.91M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | DAY | PCTY |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $39.20M | $96.97M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $-5.45M |
| Free Cash Flow | $19.50M | $64.28M |
| Debt Repayment | $-1.80M | $-81.25M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-30.10M | $-58.56M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | DAY | PCTY |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 6.62M | 1.24M |
| Short Ratio | 3.84 | 2.22 |
| Short % of Float | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 2,182,100 | 668,730 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 1,686,190 | 525,770 |
| Shares Outstanding | 159.00M | 55.37M |
| Float Shares | 140.27M | 44.48M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.01% | 0.20% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.15% | 0.81% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Dayforce vs Paylocity Holding
| Metric | DAY | PCTY |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |