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DaktronicsFRA:DA3 -1.07%69 Days Inventory is 64.91 as of Apr. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 70.92. 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 2,414 Hardware companies, Daktronics ranks better than 71% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Daktronics's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €91.3 Mil. Daktronics's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €128.4 Mil.
Hence, Daktronics's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 64.91.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daktronics's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:DA3'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 55.68 Med: 70.92 Max: 88.07
Current: 63.51
During the past 13 years, Daktronics's highest Days Inventory was 88.07. The lowest was 55.68. And the median was 70.92.
FRA:DA3's Days Inventory is ranked better than 71% of 2414
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 94.5
vs FRA:DA3: 63.51
Daktronics's Days Inventory
declined
from Apr. 2025 (80.44) to Apr. 2026 (64.91).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Daktronics's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.41.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Daktronics's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.51.
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Daktronics's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Daktronics's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Daktronics Days Inventory Related Terms
Daktronics Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daktronics's Days Inventory 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.
FRA:DA3 vs LYTS, LPTH, KOPN: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Daktronics's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Daktronics's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daktronics's Days Inventory 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 (FRA:DA3) has a Days Inventory of 64.91 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Daktronics and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 70.92. Over the past decade, Daktronics' Days Inventory has ranged from 55.68 to 88.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Daktronics ranks #700 out of 2414 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 29%.
Is Daktronics' Days Inventory too high?
Daktronics' current Days Inventory of 64.91 is near median its 10-year median of 70.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.68 to a high of 88.07. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 94.50. Daktronics' value of 64.91 is 31.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daktronics ranks #700 out of 2414 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' Days Inventory compare to LYTS and LPTH?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Daktronics ranks #700 out of 2414 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Daktronics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 94.50. Daktronics' value of 64.91 is 31.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Daktronics' own Days Inventory has ranged from 55.68 to 88.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 70.92 vs. the industry median of 94.50, 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 Days Inventory for a Hardware company?
The median Days Inventory among Hardware companies is 94.50, based on 2,414 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Daktronics's current Days Inventory of 64.91 is 31.3% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Daktronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 94.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daktronics's current Days Inventory is 64.91, which is near median its own 10-year median of 70.92. 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 Days Inventory is 64.91, which is near median its 10-year median of 70.92 and 31.3% below the Hardware industry median of 94.50. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Daktronics (FRA:DA3), the current Days Inventory is 64.91 as of Apr. 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:
Days Inventory: 64.91 (near median its 10-year median of 70.92)
GF Value™: €12.39 vs. price of €18.30 (47.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.3% below the Hardware median (#700 of 2414)
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 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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