Dialight Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Dialight's CEO is Steve Blair, appointed in Feb 2024, has a tenure of 2.42 years. total yearly compensation is $667.90K, comprised of 90.1% salary and 9.9% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.28% of the company’s shares, worth £469.26K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 1.3 years and 3 years respectively.
Key information
Steve Blair
Chief executive officer
US$667.9k
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 90.14% |
| CEO tenure | 2.4yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.3% |
| Management average tenure | 1.3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 3yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
DIA: Index Inclusion And Profitability Assumptions Will Shape Future Performance
Analysts have revised their fair value price target for Dialight from £2.80 to £4.40, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What’s in the News for Dialight Dialight plc has been added to the FTSE All-Share Index (GBP), according to a key index constituent update for the company.Dialight plc's (LON:DIA) Low P/S No Reason For Excitement
Dialight plc's ( LON:DIA ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.8x might make it look like a buy right now compared to...Dialight plc (LON:DIA) Surges 86% Yet Its Low P/S Is No Reason For Excitement
The Dialight plc ( LON:DIA ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent gain of 86...The Returns At Dialight (LON:DIA) Aren't Growing
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Firstly...Improved Revenues Required Before Dialight plc (LON:DIA) Stock's 27% Jump Looks Justified
Dialight plc ( LON:DIA ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 27% after a shaky period beforehand. Not...Slowing Rates Of Return At Dialight (LON:DIA) Leave Little Room For Excitement
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Firstly...Health Check: How Prudently Does Dialight (LON:DIA) Use Debt?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Investors Don't See Light At End Of Dialight plc's (LON:DIA) Tunnel And Push Stock Down 32%
Dialight plc ( LON:DIA ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 32% after a relatively good period beforehand. The...Dialight plc (LON:DIA) Shares Fly 41% But Investors Aren't Buying For Growth
The Dialight plc ( LON:DIA ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent gain of 41...Dialight plc's (LON:DIA) Revenues Are Not Doing Enough For Some Investors
With a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.5x Dialight plc ( LON:DIA ) may be sending bullish signals at the moment...Dialight plc's (LON:DIA) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking
Dialight plc's ( LON:DIA ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.4x might make it look like a strong buy right now...Is Dialight (LON:DIA) A Risky Investment?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Dialight (LON:DIA) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Firstly...Dialight (LON:DIA) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Is Dialight (LON:DIA) Using Too Much Debt?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Dialight (LON:DIA) Could Be At Risk Of Shrinking As A Company
When we're researching a company, it's sometimes hard to find the warning signs, but there are some financial metrics...An Intrinsic Calculation For Dialight plc (LON:DIA) Suggests It's 45% Undervalued
Does the April share price for Dialight plc ( LON:DIA ) reflect what it's really worth? Today, we will estimate the...Would Dialight (LON:DIA) Be Better Off With Less Debt?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Dialight plc (LON:DIA)
How far off is Dialight plc ( LON:DIA ) from its intrinsic value? Using the most recent financial data, we'll take a...Dialight plc (LON:DIA) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Price Targets
It's been a good week for Dialight plc ( LON:DIA ) shareholders, because the company has just released its latest...Dialight's (LON:DIA) Stock Price Has Reduced 55% In The Past Five Years
Statistically speaking, long term investing is a profitable endeavour. But no-one is immune from buying too high. To...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$400k |
| Dec 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$4m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$7m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$3m |
| Mar 31 2025 | US$668k | US$602k | -US$14m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$39m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$32m |
| Mar 31 2024 | US$566k | US$71k | -US$26m |
Compensation vs Market: Steve's total compensation ($USD667.90K) is about average for companies of similar size in the UK market ($USD820.00K).
Compensation vs Earnings: Steve's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Steve Blair (67 yo)
Mr. Stephen Blair, also known as Steve, has been Chief Executive Officer and Director of at Dialight plc since February 15, 2024. He served as Independent Non-Executive Director at Dialight plc since June...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Chairman of the Board | 3.2yrs | US$322.97k | 0.29% £ 490.7k | |
| CEO & Director | 2.4yrs | US$667.90k | 0.28% £ 469.3k | |
| CFO & Executive Director | 1.2yrs | US$374.85k | 0.065% £ 109.9k | |
| Secretary | 1yr | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: DIA's management team is not considered experienced ( 1.3 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Chairman of the Board | 3.2yrs | US$322.97k | 0.29% £ 490.7k | |
| CEO & Director | 3.1yrs | US$667.90k | 0.28% £ 469.3k | |
| CFO & Executive Director | 1.2yrs | US$374.85k | 0.065% £ 109.9k | |
| Senior Independent Non-Executive Director | 3.7yrs | US$174.40k | 0.028% £ 47.4k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 3yrs | US$93.01k | 0.063% £ 105.7k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 1.9yrs | US$42.63k | no data |
Experienced Board: DIA's board of directors are considered experienced (3 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/07/13 03:22 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/13 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Dialight plc is covered by 7 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Robert Chantry | Berenberg |
| Jonathan Dorsheimer | Canaccord Genuity |
| Joel Spungin | Investec Bank plc (UK) |