Butler NationalBUKS +1.24%69 Interest Coverage is 19.33 as of Jan. 2026, which is 239% above its 10-year median of 5.71. 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 240 Aerospace & Defense companies, Butler National ranks better than 62.08% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. Butler National's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Jan. 2026 was $9.24 Mil. Butler National's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Jan. 2026 was $-0.48 Mil.
Butler National's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 19.33.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Butler National's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
BUKS'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.32 Med: 5.71 Max: 29.33
Current: 12.58
BUKS's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 62.08% of 240
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 8.545
vs BUKS: 12.58
Butler National (OTCPK:BUKS) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
Butler National Interest Coverage Related Terms
Butler National Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Butler National's Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
BUKS vs POWW, FJET, SIDU: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Butler National's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Butler National's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Butler National's Interest Coverage falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* 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 Interest Coverage of 19.33 as of Jan. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Butler National and its competitors. This is 239% above median its historical median of 5.71. Over the past decade, Butler National's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.32 to 29.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Butler National ranks #91 out of 240 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 37.9%.
Is Butler National's Interest Coverage too high?
Butler National's current Interest Coverage of 19.33 is 239% above median its 10-year median of 5.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.32 to a high of 29.33. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Interest Coverage is 8.55. Butler National's value of 19.33 is 126.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Butler National ranks #91 out of 240 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above 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 Interest Coverage compare to POWW and FJET?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Butler National ranks #91 out of 240 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Butler National in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.55. Butler National's value of 19.33 is 126.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Butler National's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.32 to 29.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.71 vs. the industry median of 8.55, Butler National has consistently been above 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 Interest Coverage for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Interest Coverage among Aerospace & Defense companies is 8.55, based on 240 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Butler National's current Interest Coverage of 19.33 is 126.2% above 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Butler National and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Butler National's current Interest Coverage is 19.33, which is 239% above median its own 10-year median of 5.71. 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 Interest Coverage is 19.33, which is 239% above median its 10-year median of 5.71 and 126.2% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 8.55. 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 Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Butler National (BUKS), the current Interest Coverage is 19.33 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:
Interest Coverage: 19.33 (239% above median its 10-year median of 5.71)
GF Value™: $1.59 vs. price of $4.21 (164.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 126.2% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#91 of 240)
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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