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Data I/O Corporation (DAIO) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Data I/O Corporation stock (DAIO) is currently trading at $2.41. Data I/O Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.07. Analyst consensus price target for DAIO is $5.22. WallStSmart rates DAIO as Sell.

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DAIO

Data I/O Corporation

NASDAQTECHNOLOGY
$2.41
$0.04 (-1.63%)
52W$1.88
$3.57
Target$5.22+116.6%

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Smart Analysis

Data I/O Corporation (DAIO) · 9 metrics scored

Smart Score

27
out of 100
Grade: F
Avoid
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in price/sales, price/book. Concerns around market cap and return on equity. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.

Data I/O Corporation (DAIO) Key Strengths (2)

Avg Score: 8.0/10
Price/SalesValuation
1.078/10

Paying $1.07 for every $1 of annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
1.688/10

Trading at 1.68x book value, attractively priced

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
9.93
Attractive
Price/Sales (TTM)
1.075
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
0.773
Undervalued
DAIO Target Price
$5.22
65% Upside

Data I/O Corporation (DAIO) Areas to Watch (7)

Avg Score: 1.3/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-20.80%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

Operating MarginProfitability
-25.80%0/10

Losing money on operations

Revenue GrowthGrowth
-0.60%0/10

Revenue declining -0.60%, a shrinking business

EPS GrowthGrowth
-82.70%0/10

Earnings declining -82.70%, profits shrinking

Profit MarginProfitability
-16.20%0/10

Company is losing money with a negative profit margin

Market CapQuality
$26M3/10

Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility

Institutional Own.Quality
34.30%6/10

Moderate institutional interest at 34.30%

Data I/O Corporation (DAIO) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 27/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 8.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 1.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.07), Price/Book (1.68) suggest the stock is attractively priced.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -0.60%, EPS Growth at -82.70%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -20.80%, Operating Margin at -25.80%, Profit Margin at -16.20%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -20.80% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -0.60% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

DAIO Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

DAIO's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.07x trades 33% below its historical average of 1.61x (20th percentile). The current valuation is 82% below its historical high of 6.06x set in Nov 2017, and 95% above its historical low of 0.55x in Dec 2012.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Data I/O Corporation (DAIO) · TECHNOLOGYELECTRONIC COMPONENTS

The Big Picture

Data I/O Corporation is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 23M with 60% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -16.2% profit margin.

Key Findings

Low Leverage

Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10 indicates a conservative balance sheet with 10M in cash.

Revenue Decline

Revenue contracted 60% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.

Operating at a Loss

The company is unprofitable with a -16.2% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.

What to Watch Next

Sector dynamics: monitor ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Data I/O Corporation.

Bottom Line

Data I/O Corporation is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Data I/O Corporation(DAIO)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

TECHNOLOGY

Industry

ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS

Country

USA

Data I / O Corporation is dedicated to the design, manufacture, and sale of programming and security implementation systems and services for electronic device manufacturers in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.

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6645 185TH AVENUE NE, REDMOND, WA, UNITED STATES, 98052