Data I/O Corp
Data I/O Corp designs and sells programmable logic devices and related tools for the electronics manufacturing industry.
Business. Data I/O Corp (DAIO.O) is a technology equipment company operating in the computer hardware industry, specifically within the computers and peripherals sector. The firm generates revenue through the sale of products. Headquarters location, operating segments, and geographic breakdowns are not specified in the available data. The company is listed under the ticker DAIO.O.
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- EarningsQ2 2026 earnings (expected)2026-07-28 · estimated
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- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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Data I/O Corp (DAIO.O) is a technology equipment company operating in the computer hardware industry, specifically within the computers and peripherals sector. The firm generates revenue through the sale of products. Headquarters location, operating segments, and geographic breakdowns are not specified in the available data. The company is listed under the ticker DAIO.O.
Data I/O Corp has a market cap of $26.68 million and a price-to-book ratio of 1.97, indicating a relatively modest valuation compared to its book value. The company holds $7.90 million in cash and equivalents, with no long-term debt, and a current ratio of 3.46, suggesting strong short-term liquidity. However, the company reported negative operating and net income of $5.12 million and $5.24 million, respectively, in the latest period.
The company's return on equity (ROE) is -38.75%, and its return on assets (ROA) is -25.95%, both significantly below the industry median for computer hardware firms. These metrics indicate poor capital efficiency and profitability, which may raise concerns about the company's ability to generate returns for shareholders.
Data I/O Corp's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. The company's exposure to a narrow product line and limited geographic reach increases its vulnerability to market-specific risks. The company's operating cash flow is negative at -$2.23 million, and its free cash flow is -$5.30 million, reflecting ongoing cash burn despite its strong liquidity position.
Looking ahead, the company is expected to maintain a flat revenue trajectory, with no significant growth anticipated in the next fiscal year. The company's capital expenditures were -$558,000 in the latest period, indicating a reduction in investment in physical assets. Analysts have assigned a mean price target of $5.41, with a median of $5.22, suggesting a potential upside of approximately 90% from the current market price of $2.84.
The company's risk profile is characterized by low liquidity and dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. However, the company's negative net income and cash flow raise concerns about its long-term financial stability. The absence of long-term debt is a positive factor, but the company's reliance on cash reserves to fund operations may limit its flexibility in the event of a downturn.
Recent filings and transcripts do not indicate any material events or strategic shifts that would significantly impact the company's operations or valuation. The company's business model remains focused on its core product line, with no disclosed expansion into new markets or technologies.
- Data I/O Corp has strong liquidity but is currently unprofitable, with negative operating and net income.
- The company's ROE and ROA are significantly below industry medians, indicating poor capital efficiency.
- Revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no geographic diversification.
- Analysts project a potential upside of 90% from the current market price, but the company is not expected to grow revenue in the near term.
- The company has no long-term debt, but its reliance on cash reserves to fund operations may limit flexibility.
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | -0,39 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 22,0M USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | -4,0M USD |
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- No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.
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- Data I/O Corp Market data — financials · 2026-05-27
- Data I/O Corp Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-27
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- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Leadership
- Anthony AmbrosePresident, Chief Executive Officer, Director
Insider activity
- Director, President · Common StockOther 1 100 @ $2,80$3K · 2025-12-03
- Director · Common StockOther 7 950 @ $2,79$22K · 2025-12-03
- Director, President · Common StockOther 7 455 @ $2,78$21K · 2025-12-02
- Vice President & CFO · Common StockOther 100 000 @ $3,15$315K · 2025-09-01
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From filings & derived data- Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): -38.7%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -19.2%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -23.3%Derived (calculated)
- Revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -1.2%Derived (calculated)
- R&D expense (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 4.7%Derived (calculated)
- Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -68.4%Derived (calculated)
- Cost of revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 7.3%Derived (calculated)
- Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): -26.0%Derived (calculated)
- Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 3.46xDerived (calculated)
- Gross profit (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -8.7%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -123.8%Derived (calculated)
- Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): -24.4%Derived (calculated)
- Capex (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 19.5%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -64.7%Derived (calculated)
- Gross margin (FY 2025-12-31): 49.3%Derived (calculated)
- Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -69.3%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -64.7%Derived (calculated)
- Total operating expenses (annual): USD 15.71MSEC XBRL filing
- Revenue (annual): USD 21.5MSEC XBRL filing
- Operating income (annual): USD -5.12MSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -1SEC XBRL filing
- Shareholders' equity (annual): USD 13.51MSEC XBRL filing
- Total assets (annual): USD 20.18MSEC XBRL filing
- Capex (annual): USD 558KSEC XBRL filing