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At 18.31×, DAKT is 83.2% below its 8-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
NASDAQ · DAKTHardware, Equipment & PartsUpdated Nov 5, 2026
Daktronics, Inc. P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
18.31×
83.2% belowthe 8-observation annual average
Share price20.32
÷Earnings per share1.11
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 18.31 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2017 – 2026
Annual P/ESelected-period average 108.95×
3-year average16.89×2 positive annual observations
5-year average80.33×4 positive annual observations
10-year average108.95×8 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM16.05×2 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 25 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2026 | 21.18× | N/M |
| Apr 30, 2025 | N/M | N/M |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 12.60× | -60.4% |
| Apr 30, 2023 | 31.80× | -87.6% |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 255.73× | +894.7% |
| Apr 30, 2021 | 25.71× | -93.8% |
| Apr 30, 2020 | 414.68× | N/M |
| Apr 30, 2019 | N/M | N/M |
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| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2018 | 69.31× | +70.7% |
| Apr 30, 2017 | 40.61× | -76.7% |
| Apr 30, 2016 | 174.00× | +678.4% |
| Apr 30, 2015 | 22.35× | -10.7% |
| Apr 30, 2014 | 25.04× | +35.3% |
| Apr 30, 2013 | 18.50× | -54.5% |
| Apr 30, 2012 | 40.70× | +29.1% |
| Apr 30, 2011 | 31.53× | N/M |
| Apr 30, 2010 | N/M | N/M |
| Apr 30, 2009 | 13.91× | -37.9% |
| Apr 30, 2008 | 22.41× | -39.0% |
| Apr 30, 2007 | 36.74× | +0.8% |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 36.45× | +46.8% |
| Apr 30, 2005 | 24.83× | +12.3% |
| Apr 30, 2004 | 22.11× | +7.0% |
| Apr 30, 2003 | 20.66× | -41.2% |
| Apr 30, 2002 | 35.14× | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How DAKT compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 DAKT This stockDaktronics, Inc. | 18.31× |
 LYTSLSI Industries Inc. | 30.85× |
 BOXLBoxlight Corporation | N/M |
 WETHWetouch Technology Inc. | 1.24× |
 MVISMicroVision, Inc. | N/M |
 OSTOstin Technology Group Co., Ltd. | N/M |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does DAKT’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 2 positive peer ratios above is 16.05×. Check growth, margins, debt, and earnings quality before interpreting the gap. A faster-growing business may justify a higher multiple.
Check what drives earnings
One-off gains can temporarily lower P/E; unusual charges can raise it. Reported earnings and forward estimates answer different questions. Pair this view with return on equity and liquidity for a fuller picture.
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Current P/E
Share price 20.32 ÷ EPS 1.11 = 18.31×. Data is supplied by Financial Modeling Prep through Wisesheets. Quote feed updated Nov 5, 2026; this is not a real-time trading quote.
History & averages
Annual and quarterly P/E observations are provided separately from the current quote. Averages use the latest 3, 5, or 10 annual observations, excluding missing and nonpositive ratios. Pre-IPO observations are omitted. These are period-end observations, not daily averages.
Data definitions and limitations
The current quote feed does not specify the exact EPS filing-period end or whether EPS is basic or diluted. We do not label it as forward P/E. Peer ratios are explicitly trailing-12-month (TTM) values. Historical observations do not include independently verified price and EPS inputs. Sources may update on different schedules; rounded inputs can produce small calculation differences. Historical comparisons describe past pricing, not an estimate of fair value.
DAKT P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
Daktronics, Inc.'s current P/E is 18.31× based on the quote data last updated Nov 5, 2026. It represents the share price divided by reported earnings per share. Prices and earnings may refresh on different schedules.
Annual P/E uses earnings for a completed fiscal year. Trailing-12-month (TTM) P/E uses the latest four quarters, while forward P/E uses forecast earnings. These are not interchangeable. This page labels peer ratios as TTM and shows dated annual or quarterly historical observations; it does not show forward estimates.
N/M means not meaningful: the feed has no positive P/E for that observation. Negative or zero earnings should not be ranked as a low positive valuation multiple. N/M observations are excluded from the averages shown above.
Divide the share price by earnings per share (EPS). For example, a share price of 100 and EPS of 5 gives a P/E of 20×. This page uses the price and EPS supplied together in the quote when both are positive.
Price timestamps, EPS definitions, share classes, adjustments, and fiscal periods can differ. A forward P/E also uses forecast earnings rather than reported earnings. Compare the inputs and as-of dates before comparing two displayed ratios.
Not necessarily. The average describes previous market pricing, not fair value. Changes in earnings quality, growth expectations, debt, accounting, and business risk can justify a different multiple today.