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DaktronicsSTU:DA3 70 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Apr. 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 1,209 Hardware companies, Daktronics ranks worse than 82712.9% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Daktronics's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daktronics's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Daktronics was 28.57. The lowest was 1.15. And the median was 2.33.
STU:DA3's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 0.46 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Daktronics was 57.40% per year. The lowest was -11.50% per year. And the median was 18.45% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Daktronics (STU:DA3) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Daktronics Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Daktronics Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daktronics's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
STU:DA3 vs LYTS, LPTH, KOPN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Daktronics's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Daktronics's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daktronics's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Daktronics's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 (STU:DA3) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Daktronics and its competitors. Over the past decade, Daktronics' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 1.15 to 28.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Daktronics ranks #999999 out of 1209 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Daktronics' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Daktronics' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.15 to a high of 28.57. Based on the distribution chart, Daktronics ranks #999999 out of 1209 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LYTS and LPTH?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Daktronics ranks #999999 out of 1209 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Daktronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46. Historically, Daktronics' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 1.15 to 28.57 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Hardware companies is 0.46, based on 1,209 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Daktronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daktronics's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 €18.30 — trading 47.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Daktronics (STU:DA3), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 (STU: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 STU:DA3:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: €12.39 vs. price of €18.30 (47.7% above fair value)
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 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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