Daktronics (STU:DA3) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 11, 2026)

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STU:DA3 Daktronics Inc STU:DA3
70 GF Score
Price €18.50
GF Value €12.39
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Daktronics Moat Score?

Daktronics STU:DA3 70 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:DA3 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,463 Hardware companies, Daktronics ranks better than 94.64% on this metric.

Daktronics has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Daktronics has Narrow Moat: Daktronics Inc has a discernible moat due to its specialized products and some brand recognition in the electronic display industry. However, it lacks strong network effects, customer loyalty, and significant regulatory barriers, resulting in a modest competitive advantage.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Daktronics might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Daktronics  (STU:DA3) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Daktronics Moat Score Related Terms

STU:DA3 vs LYTS, LPTH, KOPN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Daktronics's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Daktronics's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Daktronics's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Daktronics (STU:DA3) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 11, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Daktronics ranks #132 out of 2463 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 5.4%.
Is Daktronics' Moat Score too high?
Daktronics' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Daktronics ranks #132 out of 2463 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' Moat Score compare to LYTS and LPTH?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Daktronics ranks #132 out of 2463 companies for Moat Score. This places Daktronics in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Hardware company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Daktronics's current Moat Score is 4. 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 (STU:DA3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.39, compared to a current price of €18.50 — trading 49.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Daktronics (STU:DA3), the current Moat Score is 4 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 (STU:DA3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daktronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €18.50 is trading 49.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.39. GuruFocus considers Daktronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:DA3:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €12.39 vs. price of €18.50 (49.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Daktronics Business Description

Other Exchanges DAKT:USADA3:Germany
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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