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Park AerospacePKE -4.77%74 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02 as of May. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates PKE with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 254 Aerospace & Defense companies, Park Aerospace ranks better than 96.85% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Park Aerospace's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
PKE'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.02 Max: 48.71
Current: 0.02
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Park Aerospace was 48.71. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.02.
PKE's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 96.85% of 254
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 1.82
vs PKE: 0.02
Park Aerospace (NYSE:PKE) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Park Aerospace Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Park Aerospace Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Park Aerospace's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
PKE vs EVEX, AVEX, SWBI: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Park Aerospace's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
Park Aerospace Debt-to-EBITDA vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Park Aerospace's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Park Aerospace's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (May. 2026) EBITDA data.
Park Aerospace (PKE) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.02 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Park Aerospace. This is near median its historical median of 0.02. Over the past decade, Park Aerospace's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 48.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Park Aerospace ranks #8 out of 254 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is Park Aerospace's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Park Aerospace's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.02 is near median its 10-year median of 0.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 48.71. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.82. Park Aerospace's value of 0.02 is 98.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Park Aerospace ranks #8 out of 254 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Park Aerospace has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Park Aerospace's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to EVEX and AVEX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Park Aerospace ranks #8 out of 254 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Park Aerospace in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.82. Park Aerospace's value of 0.02 is 98.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Park Aerospace's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 48.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.02 vs. the industry median of 1.82, Park Aerospace 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Aerospace & Defense companies is 1.82, based on 254 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Park Aerospace's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.02 is 98.9% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Park Aerospace. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Park Aerospace's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Park Aerospace stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Park Aerospace (PKE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.36, compared to a current price of $34.36 — trading 68.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.02 and 98.9% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 1.82. Park Aerospace's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Park Aerospace (PKE), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02 as of May. 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 Park Aerospace (PKE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Park Aerospace stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $34.36 is trading 68.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.36.
GuruFocus considers Park Aerospace to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PKE:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.02 (near median its 10-year median of 0.02)
GF Value™: $20.36 vs. price of $34.36 (68.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 98.9% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#8 of 254)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PKE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Park Aerospace Corp is an aerospace company that develops and manufactures composite materials used to produce composite structures for the aerospace market. Its products include film adhesives, lightning strike protection materials, specialty ablative materials for rocket motors and nozzles, and materials for radome applications. The Company offers composite materials designed for hand lay-up and automated fiber placement (AFP) manufacturing applications, which are used in jet engines, large and regional transport aircraft, military aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), business jets, general aviation aircraft, and rotary wing aircraft. It operates in North America, Asia, and Europe, with North America generating maximum revenue.
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