BUKS (Butler National) EBIT: $28.20 Mil (TTM As of Jan. 2026)


BUKS Butler National Corp BUKS
69 GF Score
Price $4.21
GF Value $1.60
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Butler National EBIT?

Butler National BUKS +1.24% 69 EBIT is $28.20 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates BUKS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Butler National's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was $9.47 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was $28.20 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Butler National's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 30.48%. Butler National's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 61.19%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Butler National's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 10.52%.

Butler National  (OTCPK:BUKS) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Butler National's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Oct. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Jan. 2026 ))/ count )
=36.952 * ( 1 - 25.47% )/( (90.717 + 89.971)/ 2 )
=27.5403256/90.344
=30.48 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Oct. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=128.181 - 11.419 - ( 29.636 - max(0, 27.103 - 53.148+29.636))
=90.717

Invested Capital(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=140.984 - 19.859 - ( 36.492 - max(0, 35.206 - 66.36+36.492))
=89.971

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jan. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Butler National's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Oct. 2025  Q: Jan. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=37.864/( ( (62.132 + max(0.021, 0)) + (61.604 + max(-2.196, 0)) )/ 2 )
=37.864/( ( 62.153 + 61.604 )/ 2 )
=37.864/61.8785
=61.19 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Oct. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(7.517 + 11.465 + 2.615) - (11.419 + 7.642 + 2.515)
=0.021

Working Capital(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(12.168 + 12.102 + 3.366) - (19.859 + 7.787 + 2.186)
=-2.196

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Jan. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Butler National's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=28.195/268.070
=10.52 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms

Butler National EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Butler National's EBIT 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.

Butler National EBIT Chart

Butler National Annual Data
Trend Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25
EBIT
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Butler National Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26
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BUKS vs POWW, FJET, SIDU: EBIT Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Butler National's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Butler National's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Butler National's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Butler National EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $28.20 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT →
What does a EBIT of $28.20 Mil mean?
Butler National (BUKS) has a EBIT of $28.20 Mil as of Jan. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Butler National.
Is Butler National's EBIT too high?
Butler National's current EBIT is $28.20 Mil. 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 EBIT compare to POWW and FJET?
Butler National's EBIT of $28.20 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good EBIT depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Butler National. Butler National's current EBIT is $28.20 Mil. 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 $1.60, compared to a current price of $4.21 — trading 163.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $28.20 Mil. 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 EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Butler National (BUKS), the current EBIT is $28.20 Mil 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 163.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.60. GuruFocus considers Butler National to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BUKS:

  • EBIT: $28.20 Mil
  • GF Value™: $1.60 vs. price of $4.21 (163.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address One Aero Plaza, New Century, KS, USA, 66031
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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