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DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

16.96  +0.11 (+0.65%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, DAKT scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DAKT was compared to 124 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. DAKT has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. DAKT has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DAKT was profitable.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -2.01%, DAKT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.74% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -3.72%, DAKT is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.41%, DAKT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DAKT is in line with the industry average of 9.55%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.01%
ROE -3.72%
ROIC 6.41%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.38%, DAKT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.48% of the companies in the same industry.
DAKT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DAKT's Gross Margin of 25.84% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DAKT outperforms 41.94% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DAKT has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.38%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 25.84%
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 2015 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.
DAKT has more shares outstanding than it did 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 2015 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 2015 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 4.73. This indicates that DAKT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
DAKT has a better Altman-Z score (4.73) than 70.97% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DAKT is 0.15, which is an excellent value as it means it would take DAKT, only 0.15 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.15, DAKT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.29% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.04 indicates that DAKT is not too dependend on debt financing.
DAKT has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.04) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.04
Debt/FCF 0.15
Altman-Z 4.73
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC9.4%
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 2025 0 100M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

DAKT has a Current Ratio of 2.22. This indicates that DAKT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
DAKT has a Current ratio (2.22) which is in line with its industry peers.
DAKT has a Quick Ratio of 1.60. This is a normal value and indicates that DAKT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DAKT has a Quick ratio (1.60) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.22
Quick Ratio 1.6
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 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for DAKT have decreased strongly by -31.93% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, DAKT shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 55.18% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -7.53% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.44% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-31.93%
EPS 3Y100.83%
EPS 5Y55.18%
EPS Q2Q%-33.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.53%
Revenue growth 3Y7.38%
Revenue growth 5Y4.44%
Sales Q2Q%-20.07%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 22.93% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, DAKT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.83% on average per year.
EPS Next Y18.37%
EPS Next 2Y22.93%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.24%
Revenue Next 2Y5.83%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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 20.94, the valuation of DAKT can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DAKT is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DAKT to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.54), we can say DAKT is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.69, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of DAKT.
DAKT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DAKT is cheaper than 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DAKT to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.28), we can say DAKT is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.94
Fwd PE 17.69
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

DAKT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DAKT is cheaper than 72.58% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DAKT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.74% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.65
EV/EBITDA 13.52
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 PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as DAKT's earnings are expected to grow with 22.93% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.14
PEG (5Y)0.38
EPS Next 2Y22.93%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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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 (8/8/2025, 2:57:28 PM)

16.96

+0.11 (+0.65%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)06-25 2025-06-25/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-27 2025-08-27
Inst Owners66.79%
Inst Owner Change-1.17%
Ins Owners1.71%
Ins Owner Change0.65%
Market Cap832.91M
Analysts85
Price Target21.08 (24.29%)
Short Float %5.12%
Short Ratio4.38
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)-36.57%
Min EPS beat(2)-88.23%
Max EPS beat(2)15.09%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.56%
Min EPS beat(4)-88.23%
Max EPS beat(4)32.35%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)41.38%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-13.43%
Min Revenue beat(2)-14.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)-12.78%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-7.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)-14.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.82%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.16%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.4%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)19.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)8.38%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.36%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.94
Fwd PE 17.69
P/S 1.1
P/FCF 10.65
P/OCF 8.52
P/B 3.06
P/tB 3.11
EV/EBITDA 13.52
EPS(TTM)0.81
EY4.78%
EPS(NY)0.96
Fwd EY5.65%
FCF(TTM)1.59
FCFY9.39%
OCF(TTM)1.99
OCFY11.73%
SpS15.4
BVpS5.54
TBVpS5.46
PEG (NY)1.14
PEG (5Y)0.38
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.01%
ROE -3.72%
ROCE 10.01%
ROIC 6.41%
ROICexc 10.43%
ROICexgc 10.63%
OM 4.38%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 25.84%
FCFM 10.34%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y101.31%
ROICexcg 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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.5
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.04
Debt/FCF 0.15
Debt/EBITDA 0.2
Cap/Depr 99.73%
Cap/Sales 2.58%
Interest Coverage 10.8
Cash Conversion 185.54%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.22
Quick Ratio 1.6
Altman-Z 4.73
F-Score5
WACC9.4%
ROIC/WACC0.68
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)-31.93%
EPS 3Y100.83%
EPS 5Y55.18%
EPS Q2Q%-33.33%
EPS Next Y18.37%
EPS Next 2Y22.93%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.53%
Revenue growth 3Y7.38%
Revenue growth 5Y4.44%
Sales Q2Q%-20.07%
Revenue Next Year5.24%
Revenue Next 2Y5.83%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-61.98%
EBIT growth 3Y102.3%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year85.54%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y69.08%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y54.51%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y55.32%