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DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:DAKT - US2342641097 - Common Stock

20.68 USD
+0.38 (+1.87%)
Last: 1/6/2026, 8:27:13 PM
20.8 USD
+0.12 (+0.58%)
After Hours: 1/6/2026, 8:27:13 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall DAKT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated DAKT against 124 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. DAKT is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. DAKT has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DAKT had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year DAKT had a positive cash flow from operations.
DAKT had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
DAKT had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
DAKT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDAKT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of DAKT (1.34%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DAKT has a Return On Equity of 2.48%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DAKT outperforms 52.42% of its industry peers.
DAKT's Return On Invested Capital of 7.11% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DAKT outperforms 72.58% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DAKT is in line with the industry average of 9.00%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.34%
ROE 2.48%
ROIC 7.11%
ROA(3y)2%
ROA(5y)1.81%
ROE(3y)4.72%
ROE(5y)4.02%
ROIC(3y)9.83%
ROIC(5y)7.08%
DAKT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDAKT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

DAKT has a Profit Margin (0.96%) which is in line with its industry peers.
DAKT's Operating Margin of 5.12% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DAKT outperforms 63.71% of its industry peers.
DAKT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DAKT has a Gross Margin (26.85%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DAKT has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.12%
PM (TTM) 0.96%
GM 26.85%
OM growth 3Y88.4%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y10.6%
GM growth 5Y2.56%
DAKT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDAKT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DAKT is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for DAKT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DAKT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for DAKT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
DAKT Yearly Shares OutstandingDAKT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
DAKT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDAKT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

DAKT has an Altman-Z score of 4.93. This indicates that DAKT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of DAKT (4.93) is better than 72.58% of its industry peers.
DAKT has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.19. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.19 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.19, DAKT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.29% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that DAKT is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.03, DAKT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.87% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.19
Altman-Z 4.93
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC9.38%
DAKT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDAKT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.23 indicates that DAKT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of DAKT (2.23) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.71 indicates that DAKT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.71, DAKT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.23
Quick Ratio 1.71
DAKT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDAKT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

DAKT shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -10.31%.
DAKT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 55.18% yearly.
DAKT shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.13%.
Measured over the past years, DAKT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.44% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.31%
EPS 3Y100.83%
EPS 5Y55.18%
EPS Q2Q%29.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.13%
Revenue growth 3Y7.38%
Revenue growth 5Y4.44%
Sales Q2Q%10.04%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, DAKT will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 23.18% on average per year.
DAKT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.91% yearly.
EPS Next Y34.74%
EPS Next 2Y23.18%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.46%
Revenue Next 2Y7.91%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
DAKT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDAKT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M
DAKT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDAKT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.5 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 23.77 indicates a rather expensive valuation of DAKT.
74.19% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DAKT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.17. DAKT is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.83, DAKT is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DAKT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.84% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.79, DAKT is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.77
Fwd PE 16.83
DAKT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDAKT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DAKT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
88.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DAKT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.44
EV/EBITDA 14.4
DAKT Per share dataDAKT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

DAKT's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
DAKT's earnings are expected to grow with 23.18% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.68
PEG (5Y)0.43
EPS Next 2Y23.18%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DAKT does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

DAKTRONICS INC

NASDAQ:DAKT (1/6/2026, 8:27:13 PM)

After market: 20.8 +0.12 (+0.58%)

20.68

+0.38 (+1.87%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)12-10 2025-12-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-02 2026-03-02
Inst Owners68.58%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.73%
Ins Owner Change1.49%
Market Cap1.00B
Revenue(TTM)770.28M
Net Income(TTM)7.37M
Analysts82.86
Price Target30.6 (47.97%)
Short Float %2.52%
Short Ratio2.32
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)29.45%
Min EPS beat(2)29.41%
Max EPS beat(2)29.49%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.56%
Min EPS beat(4)-88.23%
Max EPS beat(4)29.49%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)7.2%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)69.4%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.79%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.59%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.99%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)-14.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.99%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.31%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.02%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.84%
PT rev (1m)9.09%
PT rev (3m)30.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.84%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.73%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.73%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.77
Fwd PE 16.83
P/S 1.3
P/FCF 16.44
P/OCF 12.98
P/B 3.37
P/tB 3.42
EV/EBITDA 14.4
EPS(TTM)0.87
EY4.21%
EPS(NY)1.23
Fwd EY5.94%
FCF(TTM)1.26
FCFY6.08%
OCF(TTM)1.59
OCFY7.7%
SpS15.87
BVpS6.13
TBVpS6.06
PEG (NY)0.68
PEG (5Y)0.43
Graham Number10.95
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.34%
ROE 2.48%
ROCE 11.09%
ROIC 7.11%
ROICexc 12.26%
ROICexgc 12.48%
OM 5.12%
PM (TTM) 0.96%
GM 26.85%
FCFM 7.93%
ROA(3y)2%
ROA(5y)1.81%
ROE(3y)4.72%
ROE(5y)4.02%
ROIC(3y)9.83%
ROIC(5y)7.08%
ROICexc(3y)13.17%
ROICexc(5y)9.6%
ROICexgc(3y)13.4%
ROICexgc(5y)9.86%
ROCE(3y)15.35%
ROCE(5y)11.06%
ROICexgc growth 3Y101.31%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y103.2%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y88.4%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y10.6%
GM growth 5Y2.56%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.4
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.19
Debt/EBITDA 0.17
Cap/Depr 84.03%
Cap/Sales 2.11%
Interest Coverage 21.03
Cash Conversion 131.47%
Profit Quality 828.52%
Current Ratio 2.23
Quick Ratio 1.71
Altman-Z 4.93
F-Score6
WACC9.38%
ROIC/WACC0.76
Cap/Depr(3y)112.4%
Cap/Depr(5y)103.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.67%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.6%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.31%
EPS 3Y100.83%
EPS 5Y55.18%
EPS Q2Q%29.63%
EPS Next Y34.74%
EPS Next 2Y23.18%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.13%
Revenue growth 3Y7.38%
Revenue growth 5Y4.44%
Sales Q2Q%10.04%
Revenue Next Year8.46%
Revenue Next 2Y7.91%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-40.62%
EBIT growth 3Y102.3%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year93.45%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-2.91%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-4.87%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y55.32%

DAKTRONICS INC / DAKT FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for DAKT stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to DAKT.


What is the valuation status for DAKT stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for DAKTRONICS INC?

DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for DAKT stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT) is 23.77 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.37.


What is the financial health of DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT) stock?

The financial health rating of DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT) is 7 / 10.