Daktronics (FRA:DA3) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.31 (As of Aug. 11, 2026) — 130% Above Median

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FRA:DA3 Daktronics Inc FRA:DA3
69 GF Score
Price €18.30
GF Value €12.39
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Daktronics Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Daktronics FRA:DA3 -1.08% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.31 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 130% above its 10-year median of 0.57. GuruFocus rates FRA:DA3 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,979 Hardware companies, Daktronics ranks better than 53.51% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-11), Daktronics's current share price is €18.30. Daktronics's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €14.02. Daktronics's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.31.

The historical rank and industry rank for Daktronics's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:DA3' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13   Med: 0.57   Max: 1.66
Current: 1.24

During the past years, Daktronics's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.66. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.57.

FRA:DA3's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
53.51% of 1979 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.39 vs FRA:DA3: 1.24

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Daktronics's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €3.644. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €14.02 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Daktronics  (FRA:DA3) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Daktronics Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Daktronics Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Daktronics's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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.

Daktronics Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Daktronics Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.22 0.30 0.57 0.77 1.15

Daktronics Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.77 0.97 1.12 1.38 1.15

FRA:DA3 vs LYTS, LPTH, KOPN: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Daktronics's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Daktronics's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Daktronics's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Daktronics Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Daktronics's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=18.30/14.02
=1.31

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Daktronics's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=3.644/333.0200*333.0200
=3.644

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Daktronics Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201607 3.222 240.628 4.459
201610 3.500 241.729 4.822
201701 2.466 242.839 3.382
201704 3.006 244.524 4.094
201707 3.368 244.786 4.582
201710 3.225 246.663 4.354
201801 2.400 247.867 3.225
201804 2.497 250.546 3.319
201807 2.944 252.006 3.890
201810 3.342 252.885 4.401
201901 2.239 251.712 2.962
201904 2.515 255.548 3.277
201907 3.552 256.571 4.610
201910 3.493 257.346 4.520
202001 2.545 257.971 3.285
202004 2.577 256.389 3.347
202007 2.793 259.101 3.590
202010 2.407 260.388 3.078
202101 1.715 261.582 2.183
202104 2.142 267.054 2.671
202107 2.696 273.003 3.289
202110 3.116 276.589 3.752
202201 2.728 281.148 3.231
202204 3.339 289.109 3.846
202207 3.747 296.276 4.212
202210 4.198 298.012 4.691
202301 3.777 299.170 4.204
202304 4.150 303.363 4.556
202307 4.550 305.691 4.957
202310 4.042 307.671 4.375
202401 3.075 308.417 3.320
202404 4.341 313.548 4.611
202407 4.501 314.540 4.765
202410 3.698 315.664 3.901
202501 3.024 317.671 3.170
202504 3.101 320.795 3.219
202507 3.773 323.048 3.889
202510 3.987 0.000
202601 3.142 325.252 3.217
202604 3.644 333.020 3.644

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.31 mean?
Daktronics (FRA:DA3) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.31 as of Aug. 11, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Daktronics and its competitors. This is 130% above median its historical median of 0.57. Over the past decade, Daktronics' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 1.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Daktronics ranks #920 out of 1979 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 46.5%.
Is Daktronics' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Daktronics' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.31 is 130% above median its 10-year median of 0.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 1.66. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.39. Daktronics' value of 1.31 is 5.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daktronics ranks #920 out of 1979 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Daktronics has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daktronics' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to LYTS and LPTH?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Daktronics ranks #920 out of 1979 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Daktronics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.39. Daktronics' value of 1.31 is 5.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Daktronics' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 1.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.57 vs. the industry median of 1.39, Daktronics has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.39, based on 1,979 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Daktronics's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.31 is 5.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Daktronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daktronics's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.31, which is 130% above median its own 10-year median of 0.57. 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 (FRA:DA3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.39, compared to a current price of €18.30 — trading 47.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.31, which is 130% above median its 10-year median of 0.57 and 5.8% below the Hardware industry median of 1.39. Daktronics' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Daktronics (FRA:DA3), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.31 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 (FRA:DA3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daktronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €18.30 is trading 47.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.39. GuruFocus considers Daktronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DA3:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.31 (130% above median its 10-year median of 0.57)
  • GF Value™: €12.39 vs. price of €18.30 (47.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 5.8% below the Hardware median (#920 of 1979)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Daktronics Business Description

Other Exchanges DAKT:USA
Address 201 Daktronics Drive, Brookings, SD, USA, 57006
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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