Butler NationalBUKS +1.24%69 Current Ratio is 1.88 as of Jan. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 1.87. GuruFocus rates BUKS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 357 Aerospace & Defense companies, Butler National ranks worse than 50.98% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Butler National's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 1.88.
Butler National has a current ratio of 1.88. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Butler National's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BUKS'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.43 Med: 1.87 Max: 2.86
Current: 1.88
During the past 13 years, Butler National's highest Current Ratio was 2.86. The lowest was 1.43. And the median was 1.87.
BUKS's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 50.98% of 357
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 1.93
vs BUKS: 1.88
Butler National (OTCPK:BUKS) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Butler National Current Ratio Related Terms
Butler National Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Butler National's Current Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
BUKS vs POWW, FJET, SIDU: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Butler National's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Butler National Current Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Butler National's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Butler National's Current Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Butler National (BUKS) has a Current Ratio of 1.88 as of Jan. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 1.87. Over the past decade, Butler National's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.43 to 2.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Butler National ranks #182 out of 357 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 51%.
Is Butler National's Current Ratio too high?
Butler National's current Current Ratio of 1.88 is near median its 10-year median of 1.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.43 to a high of 2.86. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Current Ratio is 1.93. Butler National's value of 1.88 is 2.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Butler National ranks #182 out of 357 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Butler National has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Butler National's Current Ratio compare to POWW and FJET?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Butler National ranks #182 out of 357 companies for Current Ratio. This places Butler National in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.93. Butler National's value of 1.88 is 2.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Butler National's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.43 to 2.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.87 vs. the industry median of 1.93, Butler National has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Current Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 1.93, based on 357 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Butler National's current Current Ratio of 1.88 is 2.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Butler National's current Current Ratio is 1.88, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Butler National stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Butler National (BUKS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.59, compared to a current price of $4.21 — trading 164.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.88, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.87 and 2.6% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 1.93. Butler National's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Butler National (BUKS), the current Current Ratio is 1.88 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Butler National (BUKS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Butler National stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.21 is trading 164.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.59.
GuruFocus considers Butler National to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BUKS:
Current Ratio: 1.88 (near median its 10-year median of 1.87)
GF Value™: $1.59 vs. price of $4.21 (164.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.6% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#182 of 357)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUKS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Butler National Corp is involved in the design, engineering, manufacturing, selling, integrating, installing, repairing, modifying, overhauling, servicing, and distributing portfolio of aerostructures, aircraft components, avionics, accessories, subassemblies, and systems (Aerospace Products). The group serves the aviation industry, including owners of aircraft and contractors involved with private, commercial, business, and government aircraft operations. It also serves commercial weapon manufacturers and suppliers to governments and their agencies. The company has two operating segments: Professional Services and Aerospace Products. Its main source of revenue comes from the Aerospace Products segment. It operates in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and other geographical regions.
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