BUKS (Butler National) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.05% (As of Apr. 2026)

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What is Butler National Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Butler National BUKS -0.64% 72 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.05% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates BUKS with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Butler National's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.72 Mil. Butler National's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $34.13 Mil. Therefore, Butler National's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 5.05%.


Butler National  (OTCPK:BUKS) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.


Butler National Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Butler National Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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* 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Butler National Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Butler National Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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BUKS vs SPCE, MRLN, ISSC: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Butler National's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Butler National's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Butler National's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Butler National Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Butler National's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Apr. 2025 )+Total Debt  (A: Apr. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -1.933/( (39.178+33.445)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -1.933/36.3115
=5.32 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Apr. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=33.77 + 5.408
=39.178

Total Debt  (A: Apr. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=28.445 + 5
=33.445

Butler National's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Jan. 2026 )+Total Debt  (Q: Apr. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -1.724/( (34.808+33.445)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -1.724/34.1265
=5.05 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=29.434 + 5.374
=34.808

Total Debt  (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=28.445 + 5
=33.445

* 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) interest expense data. Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.05% mean?
Butler National (BUKS) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.05% as of Apr. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Butler National and its competitors.
Is Butler National's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Butler National's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.05%. Overall, Butler National has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Butler National's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to SPCE and MRLN?
Butler National's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.05% 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Butler National and its competitors. Butler National's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.05%. 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 $1.87, compared to a current price of $4.69 — trading 150.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.05%. Butler National's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Butler National (BUKS), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.05% as of Apr. 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 $4.69 is trading 150.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.87. GuruFocus considers Butler National to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BUKS:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.05%
  • GF Value™: $1.87 vs. price of $4.69 (150.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 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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