Dana (DAN)
Market Price (12/21/2025): $23.45 | Market Cap: $3.0 BilSector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Automotive Parts & Equipment
Dana (DAN)
Market Price (12/21/2025): $23.45Market Cap: $3.0 BilSector: Consumer DiscretionaryIndustry: Automotive Parts & Equipment
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 15% | Trading close to highsDist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0% | Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 102% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 47% | Weak multi-year price returns3Y Excs Rtn is -14% | Expensive valuation multiplesP/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 55x |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, Hydrogen Economy, and Future of Freight. Themes include EV Manufacturing, Show more. | Stock price has recently run up significantly12M Rtn12 month market price return is 111% | |
| Key risksDAN key risks include [1] navigating the costly technological shift to electric vehicles and [2] its significant debt load and a history of negative free cash flow. |
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 15% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 47% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, Hydrogen Economy, and Future of Freight. Themes include EV Manufacturing, Show more. |
| Trading close to highsDist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0% |
| Weak multi-year price returns3Y Excs Rtn is -14% |
| Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 102% |
| Expensive valuation multiplesP/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 55x |
| Stock price has recently run up significantly12M Rtn12 month market price return is 111% |
| Key risksDAN key risks include [1] navigating the costly technological shift to electric vehicles and [2] its significant debt load and a history of negative free cash flow. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
DAN Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
AI Generated Analysis | Feedback
Here are key points explaining Dana's stock movement for the approximate time period from August 31, 2025, to December 21, 2025:
1. Strategic Divestiture of Off-Highway Business: Dana announced and progressed with the sale of its Off-Highway business for $2.7 billion, with regulatory approvals received by November 19, 2025, and an expected closing in late Q4 2025. This strategic move aimed to strengthen the balance sheet, reduce leverage, and facilitate a significant capital return program for shareholders, which positively impacted the stock, including an 8.39% surge following the Q2 earnings highlights related to the divestiture.
2. Strong Financial Performance and Raised Guidance: The company reported solid financial results for both Q2 and Q3 2025. In Q2, Dana showed improved profitability despite revenue challenges and raised its full-year guidance. For Q3 2025, the company exceeded expectations in adjusted EBITDA, reported an increase in net income, and further raised its full-year profit guidance, citing accelerated cost savings and operational efficiency improvements.
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Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| DAN Return | 8% | 19% | -32% | -1% | -18% | 109% | 49% |
| Peers Return | 10% | 12% | -14% | 8% | -11% | 34% | 38% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| DAN Win Rate | 50% | 50% | 33% | 42% | 42% | 67% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 62% | 55% | 40% | 43% | 38% | 65% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| DAN Max Drawdown | -76% | -2% | -49% | -24% | -46% | -10% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -55% | -4% | -29% | -12% | -25% | -27% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: BWA, AXL, MGA, CMI, LEA. See DAN Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/19/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | DAN | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -59.2% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 145.1% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -76.7% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 328.9% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 261 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -66.4% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 197.9% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -98.6% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 6900.0% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 598 days | 1,480 days |
Compare to BWA, LEA, DORM, LCII, LAZR
In The Past
Dana's stock fell -59.2% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 6/3/2021. A -59.2% loss requires a 145.1% gain to breakeven.
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Latest Trefis Analyses
| Title | Topic | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DASHBOARDS | |||
| Dana Earnings Notes | |||
| Would You Still Hold Dana Stock If It Fell 30%? | Return | ||
| DAN Jumps 5.9% In A Day: How Does It Stack Against Peers? | |||
| Better Bet Than DAN Stock: Pay Less Than Dana To Get More From ALSN | Actionable | ||
| Dana (DAN) Operating Cash Flow Comparison | Financials | ||
| Dana (DAN) Operating Income Comparison | Financials | ||
| Dana (DAN) EBITDA Comparison | Financials | ||
| Dana (DAN) Net Income Comparison | Financials | ||
| Dana (DAN) Debt Comparison | Financials | ||
| Dana (DAN) Revenue Comparison | Financials | ||
| ARTICLES | |||
| Small Cap Stocks Trading At 52-Week High | December 4th, 2025 | ||
| Small Cap Stocks Trading At 52-Week High | August 26th, 2025 | ||
| DAN Shares Rally 5.9% In A Day: How Does the Competition Measure Up? | August 22nd, 2025 | ||
| Better Bet Than Dana Stock: Pay Less To Get More From ALSN | August 14th, 2025 |
Trade Ideas
Select past ideas related to DAN. For more, see Trefis Trade Ideas.
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | BBWI | Bath & Body Works | Dip Buy | DB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider BuyingBuying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap | 13.7% | 13.7% | 0.0% |
| 11262025 | HRB | H&R Block | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 5.8% | 5.8% | -0.1% |
| 11262025 | LRN | Stride | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 3.6% | 3.6% | -4.4% |
| 11212025 | ABNB | Airbnb | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 18.4% | 18.4% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | MTN | Vail Resorts | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 11.9% | 11.9% | -1.6% |
| 03312020 | DAN | Dana | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 57.9% | 212.8% | -12.2% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | BBWI | Bath & Body Works | Dip Buy | DB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider BuyingBuying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap | 13.7% | 13.7% | 0.0% |
| 11262025 | HRB | H&R Block | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 5.8% | 5.8% | -0.1% |
| 11262025 | LRN | Stride | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 3.6% | 3.6% | -4.4% |
| 11212025 | ABNB | Airbnb | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 18.4% | 18.4% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | MTN | Vail Resorts | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 11.9% | 11.9% | -1.6% |
| 03312020 | DAN | Dana | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 57.9% | 212.8% | -12.2% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 50.08 |
| Mkt Cap | 8.0 |
| Rev LTM | 18,584 |
| Op Inc LTM | 1,075 |
| FCF LTM | 998 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 704 |
| CFO LTM | 1,502 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 1,326 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | -1.9% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 5.0% |
| Rev Chg Q | 1.4% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 0.3% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 4.9% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 4.3% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 0.1% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 8.0% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 7.4% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 4.0% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 3.0% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 8.0 |
| P/S | 0.3 |
| P/EBIT | 8.2 |
| P/E | 22.5 |
| P/CFO | 5.3 |
| Total Yield | 5.3% |
| Dividend Yield | 1.7% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 8.9% |
| D/E | 0.5 |
| Net D/E | 0.3 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 17.1% |
| 3M Rtn | 15.1% |
| 6M Rtn | 45.2% |
| 12M Rtn | 40.1% |
| 3Y Rtn | 20.1% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 8.7% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 15.2% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 32.8% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | 22.2% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -54.2% |
Comparison Analyses
Segment Financials
Revenue by Segment
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Vehicle | 4,225 | 4,256 | 3,939 | 3,142 | 3,733 |
| Off-Highway | 3,246 | 3,010 | 2,660 | 2,014 | 2,377 |
| Commercial Vehicle | 2,216 | 2,089 | 1,632 | 1,255 | 1,711 |
| Power Technologies | 1,268 | 1,169 | 1,070 | 936 | 1,063 |
| Elimination of inter-segment sales | -400 | ||||
| Eliminations and other | -368 | -356 | -241 | -264 | |
| Total | 10,555 | 10,156 | 8,945 | 7,106 | 8,620 |
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 10/29/2025 | 7.6% | 3.0% | 12.8% |
| 8/5/2025 | 7.4% | 16.6% | 32.8% |
| 4/30/2025 | 5.8% | 12.5% | 30.0% |
| 1/24/2025 | 14.9% | 25.3% | 16.2% |
| 10/30/2024 | -17.3% | -20.8% | 0.9% |
| 7/31/2024 | 8.0% | -8.6% | -5.3% |
| 4/30/2024 | -1.5% | 5.9% | 8.2% |
| 2/20/2024 | -7.8% | -9.8% | -11.7% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| # Negative | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Median Positive | 7.4% | 5.9% | 14.5% |
| Median Negative | -7.8% | -8.9% | -10.8% |
| Max Positive | 14.9% | 25.3% | 32.8% |
| Max Negative | -17.3% | -20.9% | -46.0% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 10312025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8112025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 4302025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2202025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 10302024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 7312024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 4302024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2202024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 10272023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 7282023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 4282023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2212023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 10272022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8032022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 4282022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2232022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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