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DaktronicsDAKT -0.38%70 EV-to-EBIT is 15.16 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 16.27. GuruFocus rates DAKT with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,773 Hardware companies, Daktronics ranks better than 60.29% on this metric.
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Daktronics's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $830.9 Mil.
Daktronics's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $59.8 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Daktronics EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daktronics's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Daktronics's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Daktronics's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daktronics's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Daktronics's current Enterprise Value is $906.5 Mil.
Daktronics's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $59.8 Mil.
* 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 (DAKT) has a EV-to-EBIT of 15.16 as of Aug. 11, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Daktronics and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Daktronics ranks #704 out of 1773 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 39.7%.
Is Daktronics' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Daktronics' current EV-to-EBIT of 15.16 is near median its 10-year median of 16.27. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBIT is 21.45. Daktronics' value of 15.16 is 29.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daktronics ranks #704 out of 1773 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' EV-to-EBIT compare to LYTS and LPTH?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Daktronics ranks #704 out of 1773 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Daktronics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 21.45. Daktronics' value of 15.16 is 29.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.27 vs. the industry median of 21.45, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Hardware companies is 21.45, based on 1,773 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Daktronics's current EV-to-EBIT of 15.16 is 29.3% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Daktronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 21.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daktronics's current EV-to-EBIT is 15.16, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.27. 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 (DAKT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.25, compared to a current price of $21.20 — trading 48.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 15.16, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.27 and 29.3% below the Hardware industry median of 21.45. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Daktronics (DAKT), the current EV-to-EBIT is 15.16 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 (DAKT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daktronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.20 is trading 48.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.25.
GuruFocus considers Daktronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DAKT:
EV-to-EBIT: 15.16 (near median its 10-year median of 16.27)
GF Value™: $14.25 vs. price of $21.20 (48.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.3% below the Hardware median (#704 of 1773)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DAKT 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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