Which has stronger valuation and earnings, ITRI or DAKT?

Itron has higher revenue and earnings than Daktronics. Itron is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Daktronics, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Itron $2.37B 1.58 $301.05M $6.27 13.43 Daktronics $838.71M 1.12 $45.38M $0.91 21.41

Is ITRI or DAKT more profitable?

Itron has a net margin of 12.31% compared to Daktronics' net margin of 5.41%. Itron's return on equity of 19.54% beat Daktronics' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Itron 12.31% 19.54% 8.73% Daktronics 5.41% 17.62% 9.41%

Which has higher valuation & earnings, DAKT or OSIS?

OSI Systems has higher revenue and earnings than Daktronics. Daktronics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than OSI Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Daktronics $838.71M 1.12 $45.38M $0.91 21.41 OSI Systems $1.71B 2.08 $149.64M $8.76 24.74

Is DAKT or OSIS more profitable?

OSI Systems has a net margin of 8.42% compared to Daktronics' net margin of 5.41%. OSI Systems' return on equity of 18.84% beat Daktronics' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Daktronics 5.41% 17.62% 9.41% OSI Systems 8.42% 18.84% 7.13%

Which has better valuation & earnings, MLAB or DAKT?

Daktronics has higher revenue and earnings than Mesa Laboratories. Daktronics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Mesa Laboratories, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Mesa Laboratories $249.13M 2.19 $6.71M $1.20 81.25 Daktronics $838.71M 1.12 $45.38M $0.91 21.41

Which has better valuation and earnings, DAKT or COHR?

Coherent has higher revenue and earnings than Daktronics. Daktronics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Coherent, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Daktronics $838.71M 1.12 $45.38M $0.91 21.41 Coherent $5.81B 9.50 $49.36M $2.09 134.97

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DAKT vs. ITRI, OSIS, VPG, MLAB, and COHR

Should you buy Daktronics stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Daktronics with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Daktronics include Itron (ITRI), OSI Systems (OSIS), Vishay Precision Group (VPG), Mesa Laboratories (MLAB), and Coherent (COHR). These companies are all part of the "electronic equipment & instruments" industry.

How does Daktronics compare to Itron?

Itron (NASDAQ:ITRI) and Daktronics (NASDAQ:DAKT) are both electronic equipment & instruments companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

Itron currently has a consensus target price of $131.22, suggesting a potential upside of 55.81%. Daktronics has a consensus target price of $29.00, suggesting a potential upside of 48.87%. Given Itron's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Itron is more favorable than Daktronics.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Itron	2 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.46
Daktronics	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

Itron has higher revenue and earnings than Daktronics. Itron is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Daktronics, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Itron	$2.37B	1.58	$301.05M	$6.27	13.43
Daktronics	$838.71M	1.12	$45.38M	$0.91	21.41

Itron has a net margin of 12.31% compared to Daktronics' net margin of 5.41%. Itron's return on equity of 19.54% beat Daktronics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Itron	12.31%	19.54%	8.73%
Daktronics	5.41%	17.62%	9.41%

Itron has a beta of 1.32, meaning that its stock price is 32% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Daktronics has a beta of 1.67, meaning that its stock price is 67% more volatile than the broader market.

96.2% of Itron shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.7% of Daktronics shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of Itron shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.3% of Daktronics shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Itron had 13 more articles in the media than Daktronics. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Itron and 1 mentions for Daktronics. Daktronics' average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat Itron's score of 0.96 indicating that Daktronics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Itron	Positive
Daktronics	Positive

Summary

Itron beats Daktronics on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Daktronics compare to OSI Systems?

Daktronics (NASDAQ:DAKT) and OSI Systems (NASDAQ:OSIS) are both electronic equipment & instruments companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends and risk.

In the previous week, OSI Systems had 8 more articles in the media than Daktronics. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for OSI Systems and 1 mentions for Daktronics. Daktronics' average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat OSI Systems' score of 0.79 indicating that Daktronics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Daktronics	Positive
OSI Systems	Positive

Daktronics currently has a consensus target price of $29.00, indicating a potential upside of 48.87%. OSI Systems has a consensus target price of $291.86, indicating a potential upside of 34.68%. Given Daktronics' higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Daktronics is more favorable than OSI Systems.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Daktronics	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
OSI Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.86

61.7% of Daktronics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.2% of OSI Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 5.3% of Daktronics shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.3% of OSI Systems shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

OSI Systems has higher revenue and earnings than Daktronics. Daktronics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than OSI Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Daktronics	$838.71M	1.12	$45.38M	$0.91	21.41
OSI Systems	$1.71B	2.08	$149.64M	$8.76	24.74

OSI Systems has a net margin of 8.42% compared to Daktronics' net margin of 5.41%. OSI Systems' return on equity of 18.84% beat Daktronics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Daktronics	5.41%	17.62%	9.41%
OSI Systems	8.42%	18.84%	7.13%

Daktronics has a beta of 1.67, suggesting that its share price is 67% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, OSI Systems has a beta of 1.2, suggesting that its share price is 20% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

OSI Systems beats Daktronics on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Daktronics compare to Vishay Precision Group?

Vishay Precision Group (NYSE:VPG) and Daktronics (NASDAQ:DAKT) are both small-cap electronic equipment & instruments companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and dividends.

Daktronics has higher revenue and earnings than Vishay Precision Group. Daktronics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Vishay Precision Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Vishay Precision Group	$307.20M	4.48	$5.29M	$0.45	229.96
Daktronics	$838.71M	1.12	$45.38M	$0.91	21.41

87.6% of Vishay Precision Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.7% of Daktronics shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.6% of Vishay Precision Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.3% of Daktronics shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Daktronics has a net margin of 5.41% compared to Vishay Precision Group's net margin of 1.85%. Daktronics' return on equity of 17.62% beat Vishay Precision Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Vishay Precision Group	1.85%	2.28%	1.66%
Daktronics	5.41%	17.62%	9.41%

Vishay Precision Group presently has a consensus price target of $83.67, suggesting a potential downside of 19.15%. Daktronics has a consensus price target of $29.00, suggesting a potential upside of 48.87%. Given Daktronics' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Daktronics is more favorable than Vishay Precision Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Vishay Precision Group	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Daktronics	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

In the previous week, Vishay Precision Group had 1 more articles in the media than Daktronics. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Vishay Precision Group and 1 mentions for Daktronics. Vishay Precision Group's average media sentiment score of 1.34 beat Daktronics' score of 1.07 indicating that Vishay Precision Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Vishay Precision Group	Positive
Daktronics	Positive

Vishay Precision Group has a beta of 1.43, suggesting that its share price is 43% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Daktronics has a beta of 1.67, suggesting that its share price is 67% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Vishay Precision Group and Daktronics tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Daktronics compare to Mesa Laboratories?

Mesa Laboratories (NASDAQ:MLAB) and Daktronics (NASDAQ:DAKT) are both small-cap electronic equipment & instruments companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, risk, earnings, valuation and institutional ownership.

Mesa Laboratories presently has a consensus target price of $94.00, suggesting a potential downside of 3.59%. Daktronics has a consensus target price of $29.00, suggesting a potential upside of 48.87%. Given Daktronics' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Daktronics is more favorable than Mesa Laboratories.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Mesa Laboratories	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.67
Daktronics	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

Daktronics has a net margin of 5.41% compared to Mesa Laboratories' net margin of 2.69%. Mesa Laboratories' return on equity of 20.96% beat Daktronics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Mesa Laboratories	2.69%	20.96%	8.78%
Daktronics	5.41%	17.62%	9.41%

In the previous week, Mesa Laboratories had 2 more articles in the media than Daktronics. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Mesa Laboratories and 1 mentions for Daktronics. Mesa Laboratories' average media sentiment score of 1.73 beat Daktronics' score of 1.07 indicating that Mesa Laboratories is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Mesa Laboratories	Very Positive
Daktronics	Positive

Daktronics has higher revenue and earnings than Mesa Laboratories. Daktronics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Mesa Laboratories, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Mesa Laboratories	$249.13M	2.19	$6.71M	$1.20	81.25
Daktronics	$838.71M	1.12	$45.38M	$0.91	21.41

Mesa Laboratories pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Daktronics pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Mesa Laboratories pays out 53.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Daktronics pays out 22.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Daktronics is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

90.6% of Mesa Laboratories shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.7% of Daktronics shares are held by institutional investors. 4.9% of Mesa Laboratories shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.3% of Daktronics shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Mesa Laboratories has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Daktronics has a beta of 1.67, indicating that its share price is 67% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Daktronics beats Mesa Laboratories on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Daktronics compare to Coherent?

Daktronics (NASDAQ:DAKT) and Coherent (NYSE:COHR) are both electronic equipment & instruments companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Daktronics has a beta of 1.67, meaning that its share price is 67% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Coherent has a beta of 2.03, meaning that its share price is 103% more volatile than the broader market.

61.7% of Daktronics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.3% of Coherent shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.3% of Daktronics shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Coherent shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Coherent had 3 more articles in the media than Daktronics. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Coherent and 1 mentions for Daktronics. Daktronics' average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat Coherent's score of 0.39 indicating that Daktronics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Daktronics	Positive
Coherent	Neutral

Coherent has a net margin of 7.10% compared to Daktronics' net margin of 5.41%. Daktronics' return on equity of 17.62% beat Coherent's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Daktronics	5.41%	17.62%	9.41%
Coherent	7.10%	9.67%	5.01%

Coherent has higher revenue and earnings than Daktronics. Daktronics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Coherent, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Daktronics	$838.71M	1.12	$45.38M	$0.91	21.41
Coherent	$5.81B	9.50	$49.36M	$2.09	134.97

Daktronics currently has a consensus target price of $29.00, indicating a potential upside of 48.87%. Coherent has a consensus target price of $383.41, indicating a potential upside of 35.92%. Given Daktronics' higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Daktronics is more favorable than Coherent.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Daktronics	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
Coherent	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.86

Summary

Coherent beats Daktronics on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Daktronics	Electrical Equipment & Parts Industry	Manufacturing Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$956.53M	$8.27B	$7.26B	$12.26B
Dividend Yield	N/A	3.53%	40.99%	9.79%
P/E Ratio	21.41	73.94	23.62	23.71
Price / Sales	1.12	54,576.63	171.18	76.09
Price / Cash	13.43	12.41	165.01	59.64
Price / Book	3.13	4.93	12.77	6.07
Net Income	$45.38M	-$38.02M	$120.21M	$331.84M
7 Day Performance	1.88%	1.89%	-0.94%	-1.53%
1 Month Performance	0.10%	-5.27%	-1.97%	-2.46%
1 Year Performance	17.00%	30.96%	9.83%	13.66%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
DAKT Daktronics	4.5177 of 5 stars	$19.48 -1.7%	$29.00 +48.9%	+18.5%	$956.53M	$838.71M	21.41	2,693	Positive News
ITRI Itron	4.4694 of 5 stars	$84.44 +0.1%	$131.22 +55.4%	-37.1%	$3.77B	$2.37B	13.56	5,550	News Coverage Upcoming Earnings
OSIS OSI Systems	4.1987 of 5 stars	$210.07 -0.2%	$291.86 +38.9%	-3.3%	$3.50B	$1.71B	24.26	7,337	News Coverage
VPG Vishay Precision Group	1.8806 of 5 stars	$106.29 +3.7%	$83.67 -21.3%	+278.7%	$1.43B	$307.20M	239.15	2,100	Positive News
MLAB Mesa Laboratories	1.1937 of 5 stars	$97.06 -0.9%	$94.00 -3.2%	+31.2%	$536.25M	$249.13M	80.88	680	Gap Down

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How does Daktronics compare to Itron?

Do analysts recommend ITRI or DAKT?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, ITRI or DAKT?

Is ITRI or DAKT more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, ITRI or DAKT?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of ITRI or DAKT?

Does the media prefer ITRI or DAKT?

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How does Daktronics compare to OSI Systems?

Does the media favor DAKT or OSIS?

Do analysts rate DAKT or OSIS?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in DAKT or OSIS?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, DAKT or OSIS?

Is DAKT or OSIS more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, DAKT or OSIS?

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How does Daktronics compare to Vishay Precision Group?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, VPG or DAKT?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in VPG or DAKT?

Is VPG or DAKT more profitable?

Do analysts prefer VPG or DAKT?

Does the media refer more to VPG or DAKT?

Which has more volatility & risk, VPG or DAKT?

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How does Daktronics compare to Mesa Laboratories?

Do analysts prefer MLAB or DAKT?

Is MLAB or DAKT more profitable?

Does the media refer more to MLAB or DAKT?

Which has better valuation & earnings, MLAB or DAKT?

Is MLAB or DAKT a better dividend stock?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in MLAB or DAKT?

Which has more risk and volatility, MLAB or DAKT?

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How does Daktronics compare to Coherent?

Which has more risk & volatility, DAKT or COHR?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in DAKT or COHR?

Does the media favor DAKT or COHR?

Is DAKT or COHR more profitable?

Which has better valuation and earnings, DAKT or COHR?

Do analysts rate DAKT or COHR?

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