DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:DAKT • US2342641097

22.99 USD
+0.88 (+3.98%)
At close: Mar 5, 2026
22.92 USD
-0.07 (-0.3%)
After Hours: 3/5/2026, 8:00:01 PM
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This DAKT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

5

DAKT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 124 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. While DAKT has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. DAKT has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. DAKT Profitability Analysis

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

  • DAKT's Return On Assets of 1.34% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DAKT outperforms 55.65% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of DAKT (2.48%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of DAKT (7.11%) is better than 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 8.86%.
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

  • The Profit Margin of DAKT (0.96%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 5.12%, DAKT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.13% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DAKT has grown nicely.
  • DAKT has a Gross Margin (26.85%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • DAKT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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. DAKT Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DAKT is still creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, DAKT has more shares outstanding
  • 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 5.25. This indicates that DAKT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of DAKT (5.25) is better than 77.42% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of DAKT is 0.19, which is an excellent value as it means it would take DAKT, only 0.19 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.19, DAKT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.90% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DAKT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of DAKT (0.03) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.19
Altman-Z 5.25
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC9.02%
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.
  • DAKT has a Current ratio (2.23) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • DAKT has a Quick Ratio of 1.71. 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 (1.71) which is comparable to the rest of the 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. DAKT Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.56% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 55.18% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue has decreased by -7.53% in the past year.
  • DAKT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.44% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.56%
EPS 3Y100.83%
EPS 5Y55.18%
EPS Q2Q%800%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.53%
Revenue growth 3Y7.38%
Revenue growth 5Y4.44%
Sales Q2Q%21.65%

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 22.78% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, DAKT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.97% on average per year.
EPS Next Y34.74%
EPS Next 2Y23.44%
EPS Next 3Y22.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.46%
Revenue Next 2Y7.91%
Revenue Next 3Y7.97%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 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 2028 0 0.5 1

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4. DAKT Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 24.20 indicates a rather expensive valuation of DAKT.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DAKT is valued a bit cheaper than 73.39% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DAKT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.69.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.63, the valuation of DAKT can be described as rather expensive.
  • DAKT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DAKT is cheaper than 73.39% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.79. DAKT is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.2
Fwd PE 18.63
DAKT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDAKT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

  • DAKT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DAKT is cheaper than 71.77% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DAKT indicates a rather cheap valuation: DAKT is cheaper than 84.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.35
EV/EBITDA 16.71
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.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as DAKT's earnings are expected to grow with 22.78% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.7
PEG (5Y)0.44
EPS Next 2Y23.44%
EPS Next 3Y22.78%

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5. DAKT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for DAKT!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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DAKT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

DAKTRONICS INC

NASDAQ:DAKT (3/5/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 22.92 -0.07 (-0.3%)

22.99

+0.88 (+3.98%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)03-04
Earnings (Next)06-21
Inst Owners68.58%
Inst Owner Change-1.24%
Ins Owners1.73%
Ins Owner Change1.86%
Market Cap1.12B
Revenue(TTM)756.48M
Net Income(TTM)7.37M
Analysts82.86
Price Target30.6 (33.1%)
Short Float %2.7%
Short Ratio2.19
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)0%
PT rev (3m)9.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-21.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.73%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.2
Fwd PE 18.63
P/S 1.46
P/FCF 18.35
P/OCF 14.5
P/B 3.77
P/tB 3.81
EV/EBITDA 16.71
EPS(TTM)0.95
EY4.13%
EPS(NY)1.23
Fwd EY5.37%
FCF(TTM)1.25
FCFY5.45%
OCF(TTM)1.59
OCFY6.9%
SpS15.8
BVpS6.1
TBVpS6.03
PEG (NY)0.7
PEG (5Y)0.44
Graham Number11.42
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 5.25
F-Score6
WACC9.02%
ROIC/WACC0.79
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)5.56%
EPS 3Y100.83%
EPS 5Y55.18%
EPS Q2Q%800%
EPS Next Y34.74%
EPS Next 2Y23.44%
EPS Next 3Y22.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.53%
Revenue growth 3Y7.38%
Revenue growth 5Y4.44%
Sales Q2Q%21.65%
Revenue Next Year8.46%
Revenue Next 2Y7.91%
Revenue Next 3Y7.97%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-40.62%
EBIT growth 3Y102.3%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year93.45%
EBIT Next 3Y35.63%
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 24.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.77.


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

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