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DaktronicsDAKT -0.38%70 FCF Margin % is -4.61% as of Apr. 2026. 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 2,474 Hardware companies, Daktronics ranks better than 65.44% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Daktronics's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-9.6 Mil. Daktronics's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $208.6 Mil. Therefore, Daktronics's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -4.61%.
The historical data trend for Daktronics's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Daktronics's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daktronics's FCF Margin % 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 (DAKT) has a FCF Margin % of -4.61% as of Apr. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Daktronics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Daktronics ranks #855 out of 2474 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 34.6%.
Is Daktronics' FCF Margin % too high?
Daktronics' current FCF Margin % is -4.61%. Based on the distribution chart, Daktronics ranks #855 out of 2474 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' FCF Margin % compare to LYTS and LPTH?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Daktronics ranks #855 out of 2474 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Daktronics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.28. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median FCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 0.28, based on 2,474 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Daktronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daktronics's current FCF Margin % is -4.61%. 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 FCF Margin % is -4.61%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Daktronics (DAKT), the current FCF Margin % is -4.61% 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 (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:
FCF Margin %: -4.61%
GF Value™: $14.25 vs. price of $21.20 (48.8% above fair value)
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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