DAN

Dana Incorporated

Fundamental data last updated:August 11, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Consumer Cyclical

industry

Auto - Parts

Exchange

NYSE

County of HQ

US

Next Earnings Date

Pending Announcement

Business Summary

Dana Incorporated provides power-conveyance and energy-management solutions for vehicles and machinery in North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia Pacific. It operates in four segments: Light Vehicle Drive Systems, Commercial Vehicle Drive and Motion Systems, Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems, and Power Technologies. The Light Vehicle Drive Systems segment offers axles, driveshafts, e-axles, electrodynamic and drivetrain components, and transmissions, as well as electric, hybrid, and ICE products for light trucks, sport and crossover utility vehicles, vans, and passenger cars. The Commercial Vehicle Drive and Motion Systems segment provides axles, driveshafts, e-axles, e-transmissions, electrodynamic and drivetrain components, and electric vehicle integration services, as well as software as a service for medium and heavy duty trucks, buses, and specialty vehicles. The Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems segment offers axles, driveshafts, transmissions, planetary hub drives, e-axles and e-drives, and helical and bevel-helical gearboxes, as well as electrodynamic, hydraulic, and drivetrain components for construction, earth moving, agricultural, mining, forestry, material handling, and industrial stationary markets. The Power Technologies segment offers gaskets and sealing, cover modules, heat shields, thermal management, e-thermal management, cooling, and bipolar fuel cell plates products for light vehicle, medium/heavy vehicle, and off-highway markets. The company was formerly known as Dana Holding Corporation and changed its name to Dana Incorporated in August 2016. Dana Incorporated was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Maumee, Ohio.

 


VALUATION

P/E

-24.54

Market Cap ($M USD)

$4.51B

Forward P/E

7.58

PEG

0.02

PRICE TO SALES

-9.32

PRICE TO BOOK

2.03

EV / EBITDA

12.02

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

3.39%

DCF Value

$-4.42

Graham Number

N/A

Price to FCF

29.50

EV to FCF

36.37

Earnings Yield

-4.08%

FCF Yield

3.39%

DIVIDEND

Yield

1.22%

Annual Payout

$0.44

Payout Ratio

-32.10%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

-$1.47

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$4.77

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

$8.82B

Return on Equity (ROE)

-12.67%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

7.23%

Debt-to-Equity

4.09

Piotroski F-Score

5

Altman Z-Score

1.18

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

-0.87%

Current Ratio

1.57

Quick Ratio

1.09

Net Debt to EBITDA

2.27

Interest Coverage

-0.21

Gross Profit margin

13.43%

FCF PER SHARE

$1.39

REVENUE PER SHARE

$-4.40

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

The market’s perception of Dana Incorporated seems to be a tale of contradictions. With a Forward P/E of 7.27, the stock appears attractively priced for future earnings, yet its negative DCF Value suggests a stark mispricing relative to intrinsic worth. The Altman Z-score of 0.59 raises red flags about financial distress, while the Earnings Yield of -0.68% underscores a lack of profitability. Despite these concerns, the stock’s consensus rating of “Buy” indicates optimism, but investors should tread carefully given the precarious financial health.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

Operating in the Auto - Parts industry, Dana Incorporated is positioned to leverage AI and tech advancements in manufacturing and supply chain optimization. As the automotive sector increasingly integrates smart technologies, Dana's adaptability will be crucial. However, the company's current metrics do not explicitly highlight a strong tech-driven strategy.

The Bull Case

For the value-driven investor, Dana offers intriguing potential. The Forward PEG ratio of 0.003 suggests significant undervaluation relative to growth expectations. Although the Piotroski F-Score is a modest 3, indicating some financial health concerns, the FCF Yield of 6.42% provides a glimmer of hope for cash generation. These metrics hint at a company with potential pricing power and capital efficiency, attracting those who see beyond the immediate financial challenges.

The Bear Case

Dana's structural weaknesses are glaring. The Price/Book ratio of 5.61 and a Price/Sales of zero highlight valuation concerns, while the negative EPS and zero Operating Margin reveal a company struggling with profitability. The Altman Z-score further emphasizes financial instability, and with a Net Debt to EBITDA of 6.17, the leverage is alarmingly high. Trading close to its 52-week high, the stock appears technically overextended, raising questions about its sustainability.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

Analyst Consensus

Buy

Average Analyst Price Target

$37.00

Institutional Ownership %

1-Year Beta

1.96

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

Distance to 52-Week High

9.37%

Distance to 52-Week Low

57.67%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

-56.25%

50-DAY SMA

$34.87

200-DAY SMA

$26.89

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