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DaktronicsDAKT -0.38%70 Market Cap is $1,024.1 Mil as of Aug. 11, 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 2,517 Hardware companies, Daktronics ranks better than 76.32% on this metric.
Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). Daktronics's share price for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $19.66. Daktronics's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 48.2 Mil. Therefore, Daktronics's market cap for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $948.5 Mil.
Daktronics's quarterly market cap
increased
from Oct. 2025 ($914.6 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($1,118.0 Mil) but then
declined
from Jan. 2026 ($1,118.0 Mil) to Apr. 2026 ($948.5 Mil).
Daktronics's annual market cap
increased
from Apr. 2024 ($436.7 Mil) to Apr. 2025 ($622.5 Mil) and
increased
from Apr. 2025 ($622.5 Mil) to Apr. 2026 ($948.5 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. Daktronics's Enterprise Value for Today is $906.5 Mil.
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
Daktronics Market Cap Related Terms
Daktronics Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daktronics's Market Cap 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 Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Daktronics's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daktronics's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
Daktronics's Market Cap for the fiscal year that 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.
Daktronics (DAKT) has a Market Cap of $1,024.1 Mil as of Aug. 11, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Daktronics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Daktronics ranks #596 out of 2517 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 23.7%.
Is Daktronics' Market Cap too high?
Daktronics' current Market Cap is $1,024.1 Mil. The Hardware industry median Market Cap is 210.84. Daktronics' value of $1,024.1 Mil is 385.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daktronics ranks #596 out of 2517 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' Market Cap compare to LYTS and LPTH?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Daktronics ranks #596 out of 2517 companies for Market Cap. This places Daktronics in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 210.84. Daktronics' value of $1,024.1 Mil is 385.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for a Hardware company?
The median Market Cap among Hardware companies is 210.84, based on 2,517 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Daktronics's current Market Cap of $1,024.1 Mil is 385.7% above 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Daktronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Market Cap is 210.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daktronics's current Market Cap is $1,024.1 Mil. 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 Market Cap is $1,024.1 Mil and 385.7% above the Hardware industry median of 210.84. 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 Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Daktronics (DAKT), the current Market Cap is $1,024.1 Mil 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:
Market Cap: $1,024.1 Mil
GF Value™: $14.25 vs. price of $21.20 (48.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 385.7% above the Hardware median (#596 of 2517)
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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