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DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:DAKT - Nasdaq - US2342641097 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

13.7  -0.55 (-3.86%)

After market: 13.7 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to DAKT. DAKT was compared to 125 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. While DAKT belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. DAKT has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


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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 each of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years DAKT 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M -40M 60M 80M

1.2 Ratios

DAKT has a Return On Assets of 0.35%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DAKT outperforms 51.20% of its industry peers.
DAKT has a Return On Equity (0.67%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of DAKT (11.86%) is better than 87.20% of its industry peers.
DAKT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.95%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.35%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.86%) for DAKT is above the 3 year average (9.95%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.35%
ROE 0.67%
ROIC 11.86%
ROA(3y)2.72%
ROA(5y)2.24%
ROE(3y)6.07%
ROE(5y)4.82%
ROIC(3y)9.95%
ROIC(5y)N/A
DAKT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDAKT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

DAKT has a Profit Margin (0.23%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DAKT has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 6.79%, DAKT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.00% of the companies in the same industry.
DAKT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 25.97%, DAKT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.40% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DAKT has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.79%
PM (TTM) 0.23%
GM 25.97%
OM growth 3Y44.25%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y23.23%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.81%
GM growth 5Y3.52%
DAKT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDAKT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, DAKT has more shares outstanding
DAKT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, DAKT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
DAKT Yearly Shares OutstandingDAKT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
DAKT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDAKT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.54 indicates that DAKT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
DAKT has a Altman-Z score of 4.54. This is in the better half of the industry: DAKT outperforms 71.20% of its industry peers.
DAKT has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.64. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.64 years to pay back of all of its debts.
DAKT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.64. This is amongst the best in the industry. DAKT outperforms 84.80% of its industry peers.
DAKT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
DAKT has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.15) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF 0.64
Altman-Z 4.54
ROIC/WACC1.33
WACC8.91%
DAKT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDAKT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.43 indicates that DAKT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
DAKT has a Current ratio (2.43) which is in line with its industry peers.
DAKT has a Quick Ratio of 1.73. This is a normal value and indicates that DAKT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.73, DAKT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.43
Quick Ratio 1.73
DAKT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDAKT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 -35.25%.
Measured over the past years, DAKT shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 66.03% on average per year.
DAKT shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.51%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.51% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-35.25%
EPS 3Y66.03%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-87.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.51%
Revenue growth 3Y19.28%
Revenue growth 5Y7.51%
Sales Q2Q%-12.21%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, DAKT will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.94% on average per year.
DAKT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.38% yearly.
EPS Next Y-33.71%
EPS Next 2Y-10.24%
EPS Next 3Y0.94%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.33%
Revenue Next 2Y1.72%
Revenue Next 3Y3.38%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last 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 decreasing.
DAKT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDAKT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 2014 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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.22, the valuation of DAKT can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DAKT is valued cheaper than 86.40% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.31, DAKT is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.29 indicates a correct valuation of DAKT.
DAKT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DAKT is cheaper than 81.60% of the companies in the same industry.
DAKT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.13.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.22
Fwd PE 14.29
DAKT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDAKT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DAKT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.80% of the companies are valued more expensively.
90.40% 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 10.82
EV/EBITDA 8.88
DAKT Per share dataDAKT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

DAKT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-10.24%
EPS Next 3Y0.94%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for DAKT!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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DAKTRONICS INC

NASDAQ:DAKT (6/13/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 13.7 0 (0%)

13.7

-0.55 (-3.86%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)03-05 2025-03-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)06-25 2025-06-25/amc
Inst Owners66.57%
Inst Owner Change13.99%
Ins Owners3.18%
Ins Owner Change0.8%
Market Cap717.06M
Analysts85
Price Target21.08 (53.87%)
Short Float %4.5%
Short Ratio4.45
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-27.94%
Min EPS beat(2)-88.23%
Max EPS beat(2)32.35%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)9.36%
Min EPS beat(4)-88.23%
Max EPS beat(4)70.78%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)68.13%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)-14.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.82%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)-14.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.67%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.39%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.4%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-18.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.79%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.22
Fwd PE 14.29
P/S 0.9
P/FCF 10.82
P/OCF 8.51
P/B 2.63
P/tB 2.67
EV/EBITDA 8.88
EPS(TTM)0.9
EY6.57%
EPS(NY)0.96
Fwd EY7%
FCF(TTM)1.27
FCFY9.24%
OCF(TTM)1.61
OCFY11.76%
SpS15.28
BVpS5.2
TBVpS5.13
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.35%
ROE 0.67%
ROCE 15.01%
ROIC 11.86%
ROICexc 18.68%
ROICexgc 18.99%
OM 6.79%
PM (TTM) 0.23%
GM 25.97%
FCFM 8.29%
ROA(3y)2.72%
ROA(5y)2.24%
ROE(3y)6.07%
ROE(5y)4.82%
ROIC(3y)9.95%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)12.47%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)12.69%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)12.6%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y41.95%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y44.63%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y44.25%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y23.23%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.81%
GM growth 5Y3.52%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.53
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF 0.64
Debt/EBITDA 0.55
Cap/Depr 91.81%
Cap/Sales 2.25%
Interest Coverage 15.27
Cash Conversion 114.04%
Profit Quality 3637.27%
Current Ratio 2.43
Quick Ratio 1.73
Altman-Z 4.54
F-Score6
WACC8.91%
ROIC/WACC1.33
Cap/Depr(3y)123.3%
Cap/Depr(5y)103.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.93%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.68%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-35.25%
EPS 3Y66.03%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-87.5%
EPS Next Y-33.71%
EPS Next 2Y-10.24%
EPS Next 3Y0.94%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.51%
Revenue growth 3Y19.28%
Revenue growth 5Y7.51%
Sales Q2Q%-12.21%
Revenue Next Year-1.33%
Revenue Next 2Y1.72%
Revenue Next 3Y3.38%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-36.86%
EBIT growth 3Y72.07%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-13.35%
EBIT Next 3Y9.39%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y253.26%
FCF growth 3Y-7.43%
FCF growth 5Y30.38%
OCF growth 1Y861.44%
OCF growth 3Y-1.52%
OCF growth 5Y16.44%