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DaktronicsSTU:DA3 70 Buyback Yield % is 2.49 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 84% above its 10-year median of 1.35. GuruFocus rates STU:DA3 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 644 Hardware companies, Daktronics ranks better than 86.49% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Daktronics's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
STU:DA3 vs LYTS, LPTH, KOPN: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Daktronics's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Daktronics Buyback Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Daktronics's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daktronics's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Daktronics (STU:DA3) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.49 as of Aug. 11, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Daktronics and its competitors. This is 84% above median its historical median of 1.35. Over the past decade, Daktronics' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.41 to 4.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Daktronics ranks #87 out of 644 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is Daktronics' Buyback Yield % too high?
Daktronics' current Buyback Yield % of 2.49 is 84% above median its 10-year median of 1.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 4.74. Based on the distribution chart, Daktronics ranks #87 out of 644 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Daktronics has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daktronics' Buyback Yield % compare to LYTS and LPTH?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Daktronics ranks #87 out of 644 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Daktronics in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Daktronics' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.41 to 4.74 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Hardware company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Daktronics and its competitors. Daktronics's current Buyback Yield % is 2.49, which is 84% above median its own 10-year median of 1.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daktronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daktronics (STU:DA3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.39, compared to a current price of €18.50 — trading 49.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.49, which is 84% above median its 10-year median of 1.35. Daktronics' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Daktronics (STU:DA3), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.49 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Daktronics (STU:DA3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daktronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €18.50 is trading 49.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.39.
GuruFocus considers Daktronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:DA3:
Buyback Yield %: 2.49 (84% above median its 10-year median of 1.35)
GF Value™: €12.39 vs. price of €18.50 (49.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:DA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daktronics Inc designs and manufactures electronic scoreboards, programmable display systems, and large-screen video displays for sporting, commercial, and transportation applications. It is engaged in a full range of activities: marketing and sales, engineering and product design and development, manufacturing, technical contracting, professional services, and customer service and support. The company offers a complete line of products, from small scoreboards and electronic displays to large multimillion-dollar video display systems as well as related control, timing, and sound systems. The company has five reportable segments: Commercial, Live Events, High School Park and Recreation, Transportation, and International. The company makes the majority of its revenue from Live events.
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